Lake County Jail

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (352) 742-4000, 24hrs a day. When you call, please have the alien’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. If you need to get in touch with a detainee to leave an urgent message, you must call (352) 742-4000 and leave the detainee’s full name, alien registration number and your name and telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Friends and Family Visits

Please call (352) 609-2177 to schedule visits with a detainee.

Visitation Address

28129 County Rd 561, Tavares, FL 32778

Hours every day

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Must be 18 years of age.

A current government issued photo ID is required for anyone 18 and older.

No minors will be left alone, they must have a parent or guardian present with them at all times or they will be asked to leave.

No tank tops, spaghetti strap/strapless tops.

No tops that are revealing or see through.

No short dresses, skirts or short-shorts.

If you have a cell phone, make sure it is set on vibrate, so not to disturb other visitors.

You are not allowed to take pictures of the inmates.

Each detainee will receive two (2) one-hour blocks of visitation time per week. Each visit, regardless of duration, will count as one (1) hour.

Video Visitation

A person can visit right from the comforts of their own home. To do this, go to https://www.securustech.net/video-products. From there, follow the directions for how to set up an account. A current photo and government issued I.D. will be needed to set up video visitation.

For any issues or problems with your account, contact Securus Customer Support:

Securustech.net

(800) 844-6591

(877) 578-3658

Attorney Visits

Legal representatives are authorized to visit their clients 24/7.

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Legal Calls or Video Teleconferencing

ICE detainees may submit a request to Lake County Jail via the Inmate Inbox to speak with their Attorney via Securus either by phone or tablet. The attorney’s phone number will be added as privileged communication.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at 407-466-4589.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office.

Visiting Restrictions

All family or other social visits are non-contact.

No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted in the facility.

If visitors are or appear to be intoxicated, visitation will not be allowed.

All visitors are subject to search while in the facility.

Visitors are not allowed to pass or attempt to pass any items to detainees.

Visitors are not allowed to carry any items into the visitation area.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

The jail will not accept any items through the mail. Restricted items include packages, obscene or pornographic materials, personal checks, cashier’s check, postage stamps or stamped envelopes, any type of food, or periodicals not directly sent from the publisher.

Mail should be addressed in the following manner:

Full name

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Detainee Legal Name & Inmate ID Number

C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Lake County Detention Center

PO Box 22997

Tampa, FL 33634

A return name and address must be placed on the envelope. Failure to properly address the envelope will result in the mail being returned to sender. Once the mail is received at the Securus Digital Mail Center, it will be digitally scanned and printed, then delivered to the inmate / detainee. Pictures, drawings, etc. will be accepted. These will be scanned, printed, and delivered to the inmate in the same manner. Any person sending any personal mail that wishes to have it returned to them must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope included with the original mail.

The Lake County Detention Center will continue to accept:

Legal Mail

Money Orders

Legal Mail or Money Orders must be addressed directly to the Lake County Detention Center in the following manner:

Full name

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Detainee Legal Name & Inmate ID Number

Lake County Detention Center

551 W. Main St

Tavares, FL 32778

All legal mail must be clearly identifiable as legal mail on the outside of the envelope.

To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units.

Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense.

When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.

Money is not to be given directly to the detainee. There are two ways to add money to an inmate's account:

Lobby Kiosks: There is a kiosk machine located in the front lobby of the Detention Center that accepts cash (bills $1.00 or greater) or credit/debit cards. Fees are included: $2.00 for cash and for credit/debit cards the fees will vary by card. The kiosk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online: Using the internet, money can be deposited on an inmate's commissary account using http://www.commissarydeposit.com.

Internet Deposit Instructions

Log on to http://www.commissarydeposit.com.

Click on Commissary Deposit.

Choose Florida from the drop-down box and click Next.

Choose Lake County Sheriff's Office - Jail from the drop-down box and click Next.

Enter the Booking # or last name in the appropriate box and click Next.

Money can also be placed on the detainee's account via United States Postal Service. Money Orders must be mailed to: 551 West Main St. Tavares Fl, 32778 and reference detainee name on money order and label envelope as “Money Order Only”.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.

A detainee may receive items that are determined to be necessary for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer.

Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.