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Guides for This Facility
What to Expect at Visitor Check-In for Dade C.I.: Step-by-Step
First-time visits can feel stressful, but check-in gets a lot easier when you know what to expect. Here's a step-by-step look at visitor check-in at Dade C.I., based on Florida DJJ visitation rules—plus what you should verify locally before leaving home.
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Who to Call About Your Child at Dade C.I.: JPO vs. On‑Duty Supervisor
Call the right person first and you'll get answers faster — no bouncing between offices. At Dade C.I., it's simple: case questions go to your child's JPO; facility or visit issues go to the on-duty JJDO Supervisor.
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What Happens During Your Child's First 24 Hours at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
The first day in detention is usually a blur for families. Here's what happens during your child's first 24 hours at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center—from the initial health screening to the daily routine that follows.
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Visitation
- Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved visitors at Bay Correctional Facility.
- All visitors must present a photo ID to visit.
- Visitors must sign in and sign out on the youth’s Visitor’s Log.
Communication
- Florida correctional facilities commonly offer email/e‑messaging, phone calls, and remote video visits, but specific options vary by site.
- Third‑party vendors power most messaging and video services, and each vendor’s features, moderation rules, and payment methods can differ.
- Email-style services typically require buying message credits or stamps and screen all messages before they are delivered.
Inmate Lookup
- Florida uses separate inmate search tools for state, county, and federal custody.
- Search results can change quickly and may contain errors or miss final dispositions.
- Entering the inmate's full name plus date of birth or booking number improves match accuracy.
Contact Info
- Complaints about services, safety, or security at a DJJ facility should be reported immediately to the Central Communications Center (CCC).
- All reportable incidents under Florida Administrative Code Rule 63F‑11 must be called into the CCC within two hours of occurrence or staff learning of the incident.
- The Office of Inspector General accepts complaints by fax at (850) 414‑7182 or by mail to the Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Inspector General in Tallahassee.
Facility Info
- Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center is a 30-bed hardware-secure facility serving youth detained by circuit courts.
- All youth receive an initial health screening within 24 hours of admission.
- The average length of stay in secure detention at this facility is approximately 16 days.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting a youth at Bay Correctional Facility is restricted to approved visitors: parents, grandparents, and legal guardians. Anyone else needs a court order or specific approval from the superintendent or designee. Want to add someone to the approved list or arrange a special visit? Contact the youth's Juvenile Probation Officer. When you arrive, bring a photo ID, sign in and out on the youth's Visitor's Log, and expect electronic screening. Visitation areas may be searched before and after visits. Leave personal items like keys, purses, and packages outside secure areas—bringing unauthorized items inside is a third-degree felony. Visits can be denied or cut short for disruptive behavior, refusing a search, missing ID, or appearing under the influence. Future visiting privileges may also be suspended.
Read full guideCommunication
Florida facilities typically offer several ways to stay connected: email/e‑messaging, vendor‑managed phone calls, and remote video visits. The exact services vary by site. Most messaging and video features run through third‑party vendors, so photo options, moderation rules, and payment methods depend on which vendor the facility uses. Email-style messaging usually requires buying message credits or
Inmate Lookup
Looking up someone connected to Bay Correctional Facility starts with using the right Florida lookup tool for where they're actually held—state, county, and federal systems don't share a universal search. Online results update quickly and may contain errors or miss final case outcomes, so treat rosters as informational rather than official court records. Start with last and first name, then add date of birth or booking number if you have it. Long results list? Use booking date ranges and other filters to narrow things down. Before assuming you've found the right person, confirm the match by checking details like DOB, sex/race, location, charges, booking date/time, bond status, and any available mugshots.
Contact
Need to raise a concern about Bay Correctional Facility? Start with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Central Communications Center (CCC). Report complaints about services, safety, or security at any DJJ facility to the CCC immediately. Any reportable incident defined by Florida Administrative Code Rule 63F‑11 must be called in within two hours of the incident (or within two hours of staff learning about it). The CCC compiles a Daily Report of incidents from the previous 24 hours and shares it with executive leadership. You can also submit complaints to the DJJ Office of Inspector General by fax at (850) 414‑7182 or by mail to 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee (Knight Building), Tallahassee, FL 32399‑3100. For routine, non-emergency needs, use the facility front desk or agency records/vendor channels. For immediate threats, call local emergency services.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 15Who is allowed to visit a youth at Bay Correctional Facility?
Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved visitors at Bay Correctional Facility. Other visitors are allowed only with a court order or specific approval from the superintendent or designee. To request additions to the visitor list or arrange a special visit, contact the youth’s Juvenile Probation Officer.
VisitationWhat ID and screening will I need to enter Bay Correctional Facility for a visit?
You must present a photo ID to enter for a visit, and you’ll be subject to an electronic search while following officer instructions. Entry can be denied if you refuse screening, don’t have ID, appear under the influence, or are disruptive.
VisitationCan I bring a purse or other personal items into the visitation area at Bay Correctional Facility?
No—visitors may not bring personal items such as keys, purses, or packages into secure areas. Visitation rooms can be searched before and after visits, and introducing unauthorized items into the facility is a third-degree felony. Noncompliance can end a visit and may lead to suspended future visitation privileges.
VisitationWhat communication options are typically available for people at Florida facilities?
Florida facilities commonly offer email/e‑messaging, vendor‑managed phone calls, and remote video visits. The exact options and availability depend on the specific facility.
CommunicationDo I need to pay to send messages or have a video visit?
Yes. Most email-style messaging and video visits require paid credits or per‑visit payments through the vendor platform, and the payment options vary by vendor.
CommunicationHow can I verify which vendors or phone setups Bay Correctional Facility uses?
To confirm which vendors or phone systems Bay Correctional Facility uses, contact Florida DJJ central office at the Knight Building.
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Did You Know?
Bay Correctional Facility in Florida—also known as Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center—is a 30‑bed, hardware‑secure facility that holds youth detained by circuit courts.
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