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Overview of the Palm Beach County Inmate Management Division

This document outlines the structure and responsibilities of the Inmate Management Division within the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. It details the division's role in processing arrests, managing inmate intake and release, and overseeing transportation and classification.

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Why It Matters

The Inmate Management Division is responsible for the 24/7 booking and release of all felony and specific misdemeanor arrestees in Palm Beach County, directly impacting the legal processing of individuals in the county jail system.

Key Facts

  • The Inmate Management Division is one of eight commands within the Sheriff’s Department of Corrections.
  • The division is led by a captain supported by four lieutenants.
  • Three lieutenants oversee the Intake and Release Section, with one also managing the Transportation Team.
  • One Administrative Lieutenant manages personnel, budget, and the Classification Section.
  • The Intake and Release Section operates 24/7 for the entire Sheriff’s Office.
  • The division processes all felony arrests and specific misdemeanor arrests.
  • Intake procedures include personal property inventory, physical searches, documentation review, bond assignments, and data entry.
  • The division operates two primary facilities: the West Detention Center in Belle Glade and the Main Detention Center in West Palm Beach.

Who's Mentioned

locationWest Detention Center“Facility located at 38811 James Wheeler Way, Belle Glade, FL.”organizationPalm Beach County Sheriff's Office“The governing body overseeing the Inmate Management Division.”locationMain Detention Center“Facility located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL.”