Monroe County Marathon Jail

This facility houses adult males and females—both misdemeanor and felony inmates—who have been arrested by local county or municipal law enforcement.

Some of the inmates have been tried and sentenced to jail or the Florida Department of Corrections. However, most inmates have not yet been tried by the courts, so they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in Monroe County, click here, call 305-289-2420, or use VINE (see below). Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth when using the VINE website.

Florida VINE

The Florida VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can search for information regarding the custody status of their offender, and to register to receive phone calls and e-mail notifications when the offender’s custody status changes. 

This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status. Click this link to register.

Inmates being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC), or charges from other counties will not be found by going to the VINE Link above. You will have to call the jail.

Bonding someone out of the Monroe County Jail

If an inmate has bondable charges, he or she can bond out at any time. For further information on bonding out an inmate, or to find out the bond amount on an inmate, call 

There are several ways for an inmate to be released from jail including posting bond, qualifying for pretrial release, being released resulting from a court hearing, etc.

The method (cash/surety) and amount of money needed for bonding someone out of the Pre-Trial Detention Center depends on their charges. Most crimes, but not all crimes, are bondable offenses.

When you pay a cash bond, it is refunded to you when all court appearances have been made and the case is discharged, dismissed, or a not guilty verdict rendered. If the arrestee fails to appear or is found guilty, the money will be forfeited. 

When you use a Bail Bondsman for a surety bond, you will not get a refund.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

Video visitation is the only visiting option offered at the Monroe County Marathon Jail. If you have questions, call 305-293-7300. Video visitation is available both on site at the jail, from your home computer or handheld device.

Visitors are REQUIRED to schedule ALL visits at least eight hours in advance but no more than two weeks prior. Please visit www.ICSolutions.com for registration and scheduling and click, “Video Visitation.”

All visits last 30 minutes. Onsite visits will be provided at no cost, and visits from home have a fee of $9.95 per visit. Visitors wishing to visit from home must download the required software and test their connection. 

Friends and family can contact ICSolutions at 888-506-8407 or visit their website to create and/or fund a prepaid collect account. Prepaid collect accounts are used for both phone calls and visits from home.

Inmates will not be pulled from Medical, Work, Recreation, or Program Classes for visitation. It is up to the inmate to inform their family and friends of their daily schedule. AC/PC inmates will schedule visits on their out of cell times.  

Onsite Video Visitation
Days: Monday through Friday, Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
Times: 8 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 4 pm, Day time only – No holidays

Off-site Video Visitation
Days: Monday through Sunday - including holidays
Times: 8 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 4 pm and 7:30 pm to 11 pm.

Visiting Rules

Not knowing the rules will not be accepted as an excuse for not following them. Disobeying any rule may result in you being banned from visiting. Criminal charges will be pursued when applicable. All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.

Any attempt to bring Weapons, Drugs, Medication, Narcotics, Alcoholic Beverages, Cameras, Radios, Tape Players, Cell Phones, MP3 Players, or Any Other Electronic items into the Key West Jail is a violation of Florida law.

ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY (car/house keys, purses/wallets, cell phones, briefcases, medication, food, etc.) must be secured in your vehicle or a locker in the lobby (the cost of a locker is 25 cents). All visitors are subject to a search.

Only two visitors are allowed to visit onsite in any one session (two adults or one adult and one child).

All visitors 18 and older must have a valid government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, State ID card, passport, or Military Issued ID. All children must be accompanied by their legal guardian who must bring the original child’s birth certificate and/or guardianship paperwork.

• No visits are allowed between an inmate and their victim or a witness to their crime. 
• Visitors and inmates should login and connect a few minutes before the scheduled visitation time.
• Offsite visits are not allowed to take place in bedrooms or bathrooms. If seen, your video visit will be suspended, with no refund.
• Visitors are not allowed to bring keys, papers, pens, pencils, cameras, tape recorders, purses, bags, briefcases, wallets, cell phones, or any electronic device into the visitation area.
• Visitors will not take pictures or videos of inmates when visiting remotely from home. IF seen the visitation privileges will be terminated

Visitors will be placed on permanent/banned visiting restrictions if they are involved in any of the following situations:

• Creating a disturbance or disruption of the visiting process
• Performing any sexual acts
• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Refusing to show sufficient identification
• Acting in an inappropriate manner during their visitation

Dress Code

Appropriate dress is required at all times when visiting with an inmate from the Key West Jail. 

• Closed toe shoes are required for onsite visits
• Skin tight / Form fitting clothes are not allowed
• Any clothing or other items displaying illegal gang-related symbols, themes or colors are prohibited.
• Any clothing containing vulgar or objectionable language or images are prohibited.
• No Pajamas, Lingerie, or clothing you can see through
• Hats, Bandanas, Scarfs, Wraps, and Sunglasses are not allowed during onsite visits.
• Nudity, showing cleavage, your stomach, or your buttock is prohibited.
• Swimwear is not allowed
• No Jackets or Sweaters
• Skirts and dresses must be knee-length or longer
• Shorts must be worn at mid-thigh or below

To send mail to an inmate, you must have the inmate ID (MNI) number. Click here for a complete and alphabetical list of current inmates with ID numbers.

Inmates are allowed to receive three paperback books and two magazines each month, ONLY if they are sent directly from the publisher or legitimate retailer. Hardcover books are not allowed. 

Magazines and books with the following material will not be accepted:

• Any sexually explicit material which is defined as any material that clearly shows or depicts sexual acts and/or the sexual organs, or any material that may cause sexual arousal or encourage sexual behavior.
• Any material that contains instructions for the manufacturing of explosives, drugs, or other unlawful substances.
• Any material that advocates violence within the facility.
• Any material that is of a type which has proved to cause violence or other serious disruption of facility security.
• Any material that advocates racial, religious, or national hatred and creates a serious danger of violence in the facility.

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Monroe County Marathon Jail cannot receive incoming phone calls, however, they have access to phones and can make outgoing calls from the inmate housing area daily. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time.

How to Send Money

All inmate accounts at the Monroe County Marathon Jail are managed by TouchPay. The Monroe County Detention Center Facility Locator is 233001

• Trust - To deposit money into an inmate's trust account
• Self-Release/Bail - To deposit money into an inmate's account for self-release/bail

You must know the inmate's ID (MNI) number. Click here for a complete and alphabetical list of current inmates with ID numbers.

Once you know the inmate's ID number, you can deposit money using any of the following TouchPay Services:

• Telephone: Toll-Free 1-866-232-1899
• Online: www.touchpaydirect.com
• Kiosk: Located in the lobby of the Main Detention Facility on Stock Island, Key West

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Todas las cuentas de internos son administradas por un tercero, TouchPay.

El localizador de instalaciones del centro de detención del condado de Monroe es 233001

• Trust - Para depositar dinero en la cuenta de fideicomiso de un recluso
• Auto Liberación/Fianza - Para depositar dinero en la cuenta de un recluso para su propia liberación / fianza

Debe conocer el número de ID (MNI) del interno. Haga clic aquí para obtener una lista completa y alfabética de los reclusos actuales con números de identificación.

Una vez que conozca el número de identificación del recluso, puede depositar dinero utilizando cualquiera de los siguientes servicios TouchPay:

• Teléfono: Peaje Libre 1-866-232-1899
• En línea: www.touchpaydirect.com
• Kiosco: ubicado en el vestíbulo de la instalación principal de detención en Stock Island, Key West

Programs For Inmates

Inmate Recreation

Inmates have the opportunity to go to outdoor recreation, weather permitting. 

Inmate Library

Reading material for inmates is available in their dorm/unit. Inmates may borrow a maximum of three books at a time from the library. Family members, friends, etc., may contribute paperback books to the facility's library by donating them to the Programs Department. Donations of Spanish or other foreign reading material is always needed.

Inmate Law Library

Inmates have access to the law library, but are not allowed to remove any legal references.

Inmate Trustee Program

Trustees are inmate workers who help the facility operate. Some also work outside the facility on the grounds or at another government building. Trustees must wear shirts (tucked in pants), and shoes at all times when not in their housing area. They must be clean shaven everyday and maintain a clean and neat appearance.

Inmate Education

Adult Basic Education (ABE) includes reading, writing and arithmetic at the elementary and junior high school level.

General Education Development (GED) includes English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies to prepare individuals for the GED test to secure a high school equivalency diploma.

Literacy training is one-to-one tutoring which helps an individual learn to read or improve his existing reading skills.

Substance Abuse

The Sheriff's Department Inmate Intervention/Residential Program (SDIIRP) offers both individual and group counseling. Classes and programs range from prevention education to life skills counseling.

Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous groups are also available to all inmates.

Pictures of Monroe County Marathon Jail

Careers at Monroe County Marathon Jail

If you are interested in a career with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, and would like more information about the job openings at the Marathon Jail, click here.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for both sworn and non-sworn positions. Please contact the Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division at (305) 292-7044 for more information.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has a physical fitness/agility test for all certified new hires. Click here for more information.

Detention Deputy

Starting Pay: $52,195

This position involves working directly with inmates detained in a Monroe County Detention Facility. The work requires officers to be responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates being detained. 

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and Certification as a Detention Deputy in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida. Experience with security or corrections work is desirable.