Broward County Detention Center, FL

Visiting a youth at Broward County Detention Center starts with getting approved. Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are automatically on the approved list. Anyone else needs a court order or approval from the Superintendent or a designee. When you arrive, you'll sign the youth's Visitor's Log at check-in and again at check-out. Staff can deny entry for several reasons: no photo ID, refusing a search or officer instructions, appearing intoxicated, attempting to bring in contraband, or wearing prohibited items. If your visit gets terminated for disruptive or non-compliant behavior, the Superintendent may suspend your future visitation privileges. Before making the trip, complete the visitor-approval process and any required application, wait for confirmation, and verify scheduling or video-visit rules.

Detained youth at Broward County Detention Center cannot have money, and gifts are generally discouraged. The facility provides nightly snacks instead. If you're trying to add funds for an adult detainee, common options typically include online payment portals, lobby kiosks, phone deposits, and mailed money orders or cashier's checks. The exact steps vary based on the vendor and facility rules, so check the facility's guidance or vendor instructions before sending money. Pay attention to fees and accepted deposit types. To avoid delays, have the inmate's full name and booking number or ID ready, fill out the deposit form completely, and include clear contact information so a payment can be processed or returned if needed.