Detention Facility

Individuals arrested and who do not bond out of jail appear before a judge within the first twenty-four (24) hours of arrest.  The judge informs each arrestee of their charge(s) and the bond amount. This first appearance can occur in the Judge’s presence or by telephone/Polycom.

Inmates who have completed the intake process will be assigned to the general population.  The housing of each inmate is assigned by their particular charge classification (felony or misdemeanor), along with any prior convictions.

General Inmate Information

Visitation Information

HOMEWAV video-chat visitation. https://app.homewav.com/account/login

Money for Inmates

Only Money Orders are accepted through the mail; if you mail a money order, make it out to the inmate and place only the money order in the envelope.  Cash and Credit/Debit cards will be accepted. However, it must be delivered in person to the Dixie County Jail at 386 NE 255 Street, Cross City, Florida, and entered into the kiosk in the lobby. You may also go online and add funds through your web browser at www.commissarydeposit.com. Any funds intended to be used as Canteen Funds must be deposited no later than midnight on Sunday, the week before the canteen order.

Phone Calls

Inmates cannot receive phone calls.  Collect calls can be made from the housing units between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. with no exceptions. The phone service provider we use is AMTEL. Their phone number is (800) 849-6081.

Mail

Inmates may send and receive postcards as desired, subject to limitations necessary to maintain order and security.  Mail is delivered Monday through Friday except on holidays.  All mail except legal or privileged mail is opened and inspected for contraband and money orders in the mail room.  Legal and privileged mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate.

Inmates may not receive packages except legal materials.  Express mail requiring receipt will not be accepted. We only accept postcards. All other mail will be returned to the sender.

Books

Inmates may receive books in the mail but ONLY shipped directly from Amazon. Each inmate is allowed to have five books in their possession at a time.