Bay County Jail is a Medium security level County Jail located in the city of Panama City, Florida. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Florida state and federal laws. The County Jail was opened in 1995. The facility has a capacity of 900 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Panama City, FL judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Bay County Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Bay County Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Bay County Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Bay County Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 850-785-5245 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Bay County Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Bay County Jail inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Tue | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Wed | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Thu | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Fri | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM Segregation Dorms: E4, C and J 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Sat | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Sun | General Population Dorms: A, D, E & G 9:00 AM - 8:15 PM |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Bay County Jail.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 850-785-5245.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Bay County Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate's Name and Booking Number Bay County Jail 5700 Star Lane Panama City, Florida 32404 | — | — | — |
All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below: