Corrections

Please see the information below regarding ways to pay bond(s).
• U.S. Currency/Cash: Anything of $10,000 or more, I.R.S. form must be completed (provided by the agency).
• Cashier's Check (Monday - Friday, banking hours): Funds must be verified for legitimacy purposes. Anything of $10,000 or more, I.R.S. form must be completed (provided by the agency).
• Registered BAIL Bondsmen in Indian River County: a) Local Bail Bondsman, or b) ALL Out-of-County Bondsman must be registered in Indian River County.
• On Site: Money kiosk in Building "K" Visitation Area.
• Online at touchpaydirect.com. Select "BOND" (not Canteen) in the appropriate section. Name and Facility Locator Number (#232960) are needed.
• Via Telephone: (866) 232-1899. Name, Commissary Number, and/or Facility Locator Number (#232960) are needed.
• Out of County/State Registered Bail Bondsman in residing County/State who will contact a Local Bail Bondsman in Florida with the exact insurance company or Power of Attorney. They will submit a TRANSFER BOND. The Local registered Bail Bondsman will submit a bond to the IRCSO.

Commissary (Canteen) orders are available to inmates housed at the Indian River County Jail. A private contractor provides this service. An inmate's personal account cannot be discussed with anyone except the inmate and he/she is provided with the means to request information on their account. Canteen deliveries are made weekly throughout the facility from Tuesday morning through Friday evening.

iCare
Click here to purchase products through the iCare system.

Money
All money is receipted and deposited in an inmate's individual account upon entry into the facility. These funds may be used for purchasing commissary items and will be used for any expenses incurred (booking fee, subsistence fee, self-initiated and non-emergency medical care). For funding an inmate account read more about Touchpay.

Funding an Inmate Account
• Fast and convenient
• 24 hour/7 days a week account funding
• Using Visa/Mastercard *debit cards*, electronic checks, or cash (at kiosk only)

DO NOT ACCEPT
We do not accept money orders or cashier checks. If received, they will be returned to sender.

Information Needed
You must have the following information to fund an account:
• Facility Locator Number (#232960)
• Indian River County, FL
• Inmate ID Number/Commissary Number (Inmate Search)
• Inmate Full Name

Three Easy Ways to Fund an Account

Kiosk
The kiosk is located at the Indian River County Jail Visitation Center.

Telephone (Click)
1. Call (866) 232-1899 (Toll Free)
2. Have available Visa/Mastercard (credit or debit) or personal checking account information
3. Follow voice prompts
4. The completed transaction will receive a confirmation number

Convenience Fee
There is a convenience fee to use this system.

Account Statements
Billing and Checking account statements will show either Touchpay Direct or Correctional Payment Services as payee.

Intake/Booking Fee
All deposits made to an inmate account will first satisfy the intake/booking fee. After satisfying the intake/booking fee, then 75% of the total deposit will go toward any outstanding debt such as the daily subsistence fees, or prior fees incurred, and any amount of the deposit remaining after that will then be available for canteen purchases.

We currently provide professional visits via our tablets (see here) — or call 1-888-843-1972.
If you wish to use the onsite video visitation system in the visitation center and you are a professional (attorney, public defender, etc.) follow the above steps to make an account.
Once the account is created, you need to bring all documentation/proof and credentials to the front lobby personnel. After this, you will be notified with confirmation for professional use with this system.

If you wish to visit in person, email ProfessionalVisitation@ircsheriff.org.

The designated visitation center is located at 4055 41st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL, Visitation Building "K."

On-Site Visitation Times
• On-site visitation hours are 8:00am to 11:15am.
• Closed 11:30am to 12:30pm.
• Re-opens 12:30pm to 4:15pm.
• Closes 5:00pm (last visit in by 4:30pm).

ALERT: All visitatons must be scheduled prior to 11:00pm to ensure next-day availability via Smart Communication. Anyone scheduling visitation after 11:00pm will need to reschedule for an alternate day.
Click here for the Inmate Visitation Rules and Regulations document. Click here for the Spanish version of the document.

Off-site visitation allows inmates to use tablets in the dorm. Visitors can visit via home computer or smart phones.

On-Site Visitation Times
• Tablets are open from 8:00am to 10:30am.
• No visits from 11:30am to 12:30pm.
• Tablets re-open from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
• No visits from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
• Tablets re-open from 6:30pm to 10:30pm.
• Tablets close at 10:45pm.

The video visitation system is an instrument that will enable you to visit your family and friends through a video conference monitor and telephone headset.
The below listed guidelines are provided to assist you in scheduling a visit/rules during visitation.

• Visitation is closed on all public holidays. Please call (772) 978-6314 for assistance if needed.
• Visit www.smartinmate.com or call 1-888-843-1972 to create an account and deposit funds.
• All visitors are required to register and must be approved by staff prior to scheduling a visit.
• Registration and visits are scheduled by the public users via the Smart Jail Mail system. The scheduling is autonomous and can be done via the smartinmate.com website.
• During the registration process, visitors shall upload a valid photo identification which includes, but is not limited to driver's license, employment identification, student identification card, military identification card, or valid passport. A headshot photo (selfie) is required.
• Applicable credentials will be required for official visitors.
• The visitor's name, gender, date of birth, address, relationship to the inmate, and the date and time in and out for all visits shall be documented.
• Visits cannot be scheduled in advance any further than 72 hours (3 days).
• Visitation is scheduled for thirty (30) minute intervals with a total of two (2) hours each week, one visit per day.

Please download the Inmate Visitation Guidelines and Rules document here. Click here for the Spanish version.

If you need to share medical information about an inmate, such as health conditions, current medications, or other medical concerns, please leave a message on the medical information line at (772) 978-6372. Calls to the medical information line will be reviewed and returned within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. Only medical information is accepted on this phone line. Nursing staff cannot relay messages to inmates, so please do not leave messages for inmates on the medical line. Other concerns should be routed to the jail's switchboard at (772) 978-6114.

If you need medical information about an inmate or their current health status, you must have an active Release of Information (ROI) form on file with our medical department. If you do not have an ROI on file, you must ask the inmate to complete an ROI for you. Nursing staff cannot ask an inmate to complete and ROI, only you can do that.

If there is an active ROI form for you in the inmate's file, please leave a message on the medical information line at (772) 978-6372 with the medical information you are requesting. Calls to the medical information line will be reviewed and returned within 48 hours, Monday through Friday. To receive the requested inmate health information, you must come to the IRCSO Jail at 4055 41st Ave, Vero Beach, FL and present a valid driver's license or other acceptable state identification to verify that you are the person listed on the inmate's ROI form.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which is the national patient privacy act, prevents medical personnel from providing medical information to anyone without the written consent of the inmate.

Inmate medical services at the jail are provided by a contracted health care company. As of May 1, 2022, Treasure Coast Community Health manages the contract with the inmate medical provider. While incarcerated in the Indian River County Jail, all inmates have the right to medical care and will not be refused because of insufficient funds.

These services are provided free of charge:

• Chronic illnesses
• Follow-up care
• Intake screenings
• Medical emergencies
• Mental health services
• Referred illnesses

General correspondence between an inmate, family and friends is encouraged. Inmates are not allowed to correspond with other inmates housed in the Indian River County Jail or inmates housed in any other state or local facility without prior approval of the facility commander of both the sending and receiving facilities.

Indigent inmates are provided writing materials and postage if requested to correspond with the above at reasonable intervals. Privileged mail includes mail from attorneys, courts and public officials. Legal packets to correspond with criminal attorneys and/or the courts are also provided, if requested.

Inmates can request religious reading material from our chaplain services, as well as selected periodicals or books, no charge to the inmate through the facility leisure library. Newspaper publications are not available through the commissary.

Through our Inmate Canteen Services, inmates can purchase authorized and approved clothing, hygiene and snacks based on the availability of funds in their Inmate Account. Family and friends may fund an inmate's account here.

In order for an inmate's property to be released, the inmate is first required to fill out a property release slip denoting the name of the individual he/she wishes to pick up the property via Smart Communication. Once this has been done, the inmate should then notify the named individual. The named individual must provide photo identification to pick up the property. Property pick up times are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Please contact Property at (772) 978-6363.

All items will be discarded after 30 days of being released.

An appointment will be needed to pick up property. Individuals to whom property will be released to will need to provide valid identification (i.e., passport or driver's license). Please contact Property at (772) 978-6363.

Art Programs
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the Vero Beach Museum of Arts by providing Art Classes to the inmate population. This outlet fosters a sense of purpose, discipline, and emotional well-being for re-entry to the community.

Alcoholics Anonymous
AA meetings are based on a fellowship of men and women who share the goal of sobriety with hopes to stay sober and help others to recover from alcoholism. Alcoholics Anonymous is based on the Twelve-Step program.

Substance Awareness
Substance abuse awareness programs are offered to our inmate population and are crucial for addressing addiction issues, promoting recovery, and preventing relapse. This program is vital in addressing complex issues of addition and promoting recovery.

Expressive Writing
The Expressive Writing program was created out of necessities identified by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office and Treasure Coast Community Health Mental Health Division. Expressive Writing provides individuals with mental health conditions an environment conducive to reintegration into society, which focuses on healthy coping strategies, effective communication skills. Inmates are allowed to write poems, songs, or sing, without judgement from staff or other inmates. This class is supervised by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Yoga
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office recognizes the need for various ways of addressing mental health among the inmate population. This program promotes physical and mental well-being. This program provides inmates with valuable tools for stress reduction, emotional regulation, and personal growth for re-entry to society.

Parenting Program - Motherhood
The Healthy Start Coalition of Indian River County provides classes on motherhood program that helps mothers improve the parent-child relationship, sustain healthy relationships, and identify and support their economic stability and employment objectives.

Parenting Program - Fatherhood
The Healthy Start Coalition of Indian River County provides classes on fatherhood program that helps fathers improve the parent-child relationship, sustain healthy relationships, and identify and support their economic stability and employment objectives.

Church Services
Indian River County Sheriff's Office has partnered with several local church volunteers to provide spiritual support and guidance, helping individuals find hope, community, and personal growth while incarcerated. This faith-based program allows inmates to engage in spiritual practices and connect with their faith.

Employment Skills
CareerSource provides the classes with incarcerated individuals and are taught job seeking and interview skills, along with resume building. In addition, soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are taught for a smoother transition to society.

Serve Safe Certificate
The Serve Safe Certificate covers topics including food preparation and storage as well as service of food in a food facility. The certificate is required for every non-managerial food employee in a Department of Business & Professional Regulation licensed food service establishment. At graduation, each student receives a certificate good for three (3) years from the date of training.

GED Program
In partnership with the Indian River County School Board, this program provides a variety of secondary education classes that are conducted at the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Corrections staff proctor GED testing inside the facility to ensure compliance. The IRCSO is a certified GED test center.

Horticulture
Sheriff Roy Raymond River Farms provides inmates the opportunity to learn about growing and caring for a variety of plants, animals, and fish. Skills includes plant identification, pest and disease management, and knowledge of irrigation systems and soil science. Soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability are also crucial for success in horticulture.

Braiding Program
The braiding program offers inmates valuable skills, increased self-esteem, and potential employment opportunities upon release. It also provides a sense of purpose and contribute to a smoother transition back into society making inmates more marketable.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Inmate Program
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office provides CPR training for the inmate population and inmates are provided a card upon successful completion. CPR training empowers inmates to potentially save the lives of others and provides them with a valuable skill upon release. CPR training can be part of a broader rehabilitation program, providing inmates with skills and knowledge that can be useful after release.

Lawn Maintenance Program
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office inmate lawn maintenance programs provide inmates with vocational training and work opportunities related to landscaping and lawn care. This program can involve tasks such as operating a plant nursery, maintaining grounds at various properties, and even learning to operate and repair lawn care equipment. This program focusses on skills development and preparation for employment upon release.

Forklift Training
This program provides certification for inmates as a valuable initiative that equips individuals with a marketable skill, increasing their chances of finding employment post-release.

Inmate Bicycle Program
The Inmate Bicycle Program typically focuses on rehabilitation inmates by involving them in activities that benefit the community while teaching valuable skills. This program aims as removing barriers that might make reintegration difficult, such as transportation, which is often a significant hurdle for those leaving incarceration.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
In April of 2023, Indian River County Sheriff's Office partnered with inmate medical provider Treasure Coast Community Health (MAT) program. MAT helps patients with opiate use disorder by providing medication assistance that controls cravings for opiates while sustaining recovery. Once released, the medication is used in conjunction with recovery peer services and case management provided by our community partners.

Restricted Barbering
This program provides students with the education and knowledge required to pass the State of Florida Restricted Barber examination. The program will provide students with the 600 clock hours that are necessary to apply for a license in the state of Florida. Students will receive hands on training and access to course material.

Let's Talk Prevention Before Intervention Program
The program is built on the principle of the Strategy of Choices, equipping participants with alternative ways to examine their thinking and the related actions that lead into trouble. This program is offered to juveniles in our community who are in need of help in the school system. Inmates (current and released) are the keynote speakers, along with Judges, Attorneys, parents, mental health individuals are part of a committee.

Barber Give Back Program
The Barber give back program involves inmates giving back to the community through free haircuts. Programs such as this are often part of rehabilitation efforts, where inmates develop skills that can be useful both during their time in custody and after release.

Reentry Navigators
The reentry navigators assist soon-to-be released individuals in their personal journey towards reentry and/or recovery by helping to decrease and eliminate reentry barriers which can include housing, employment, and transportation. Once released, individuals work with the navigators to ensure their initial basic needs are met. In addition, the reentry navigators provide advocacy, guidance, motivation, and knowledge. Learn more about the re-entry program here.

Second Chance Hiring Event
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office partners with Career Source annually to offer job fairs for incarcerated people that are nearing their release. Second chance employers come into the facility and interview incarcerated individuals allowing them an opportunity to not only practice their interview skills, but also to obtain employment prior to leaving the facility.

Second Chance Employers
Honest Jobs: Felony-Friendly Jobs in Florida (PDF)     |     Honest Jobs: Fair Chance Job Search

Florida ID Services
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the local tax collector's office to provide identification cards and drivers licenses to those who qualify, annually and quarterly.

Blessing Bags
Blessing Bags for inmates are care packages filled with essential hygiene items and personal care products that can make a significant positive impact on their well-being upon release.

Birth Certificate & Social Security Cards
Inmates are assisted with obtaining the basic essential documentation such as birth certificates, social security cards, and state-issued ID cards. These documents can significantly impact their ability to secure employment, access housing, and receiving social services after release providing empowerment and reducing barriers to employment and access to services.

Veterans Services
The Veterans Services program was created to provide support for incarcerated veterans, assisting them in reestablishing connections to veteran services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Inmates are evaluated and informed of job opportunities and their possible qualification for GI bill benefits. Inmates also receive regular support from Indian River County Sheriff's Office re-entry specialist who advise them of available services upon release.

Community First Program
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office focuses on reintegrating incarcerated individuals back into society by emphasizing the importance of community support, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. Inmates are allowed 14 days of clothing for job interviews, and day to day life. This program is geared at reducing recidivism by those released back to the community.

Resource Book
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office provides a resource book to our inmate population upon release. It provides a centralized and accessible repository of information about services, organizations, and opportunities that can benefit individuals and their families. This book helps bridge the gap between people's needs and the available resources, empowering them to navigate challenges and improve their lives.

Community First programs for inmates focus on reintegrating incarcerated individuals back into society by emphasizing the importance of community support, rehabilitation, and restorative justice. The Community First Thrift Store offers clothing and shoes for job interviews and everyday wear. This thrift store is help those being released back into society giving them support to prevent re-offending.

In the unfortunate event that your loved one has been arrested, we are here to help to guide you through the process.

• Step One: First, Determine if your loved one has a bond set. If there is not a bond set, they will have to wait for the Judge to set a bond at first appearance (this can be monitored in the Inmate Search area). In some cases, they will have to wait until their next court date. For more information, contact the Indian River County Clerk of Court at (772) 226-3100.
• Step Two: Once a bond has been set, the inmate, family, or friends have two options for posting bail.
  1. First Option: Pay the full bond amount in cash or credit card at the facility or online here, with an option to add money to Inmate's bond account.
  2. Second Option: Contact a bail bondsman to post a surety bond.

In the event that a bond is not set and the inmate will stay at our facility, you may send letters by mail, message, and video visits through Smart Communications.

If you are held in the Indian River County Jail, and un-sentenced and acquitted of all charges or discharged on all charges, you can request a certificate of payment of such costs from the Indian River County Clerk of Court. When audited and approved according to the law, these payments shall be refunded to the defendant by the Justice Administrative Commission (F.S.S. 939.06).

Exemptions to the collection of daily subsistence fee shall be:

• When the court orders a lien against an inmate's account for child support, restitution, court fees, etc. The court order will take precedence over the daily collection of subsistence fees.
• Inmates returned from the Department of Corrections as a witness in a trial, other than their own.
• Inmates assigned to inmate worker positions, by the Classification Unit, and working a scheduled shift.