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Overview of the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center

This document provides an overview of the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center, including its physical specifications, capacity, and history. It serves as a central hub for information regarding inmate services, visitation, and facility operations.

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Why It Matters

The facility houses 2,166 inmates, primarily adults, and serves as the primary point of contact for residents seeking information on inmate visitation, mail, and services.

Key Facts

  • The Main Detention Center has a total bed capacity of 2,166 inmates.
  • The facility is located on a 52.8-acre parcel of land with 835,000 square feet of space.
  • The South Tower houses 1,285 inmates, the East Tower 418, and the West Tower 404.
  • The South Tower was constructed in 1993 at a cost of $52 million.
  • The original facility construction occurred in 1983 with an initial capacity of 838 beds.
  • The inmate population consists primarily of pre-trial, un-sentenced adult males, as well as adult females and juveniles.
  • The facility is located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-3001.

Who's Mentioned

locationWest Detention Center“A secondary facility located at 38811 James Wheeler Way, Belle Glade.”organizationPalm Beach County Sheriff's Office“The governing body responsible for the detention center.”locationMain Detention Center“The primary correctional facility located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach”