If the inmate has money in their property, can they bond themselves out?
Yes. The inmate needs to inform a deputy during the intake process that they have the funds in their property for bond. The inmate will be required to sign the bond receipt.
I’m a single mother and have to work full time. How can I keep my children away from gangs?
Try and get your children involved in activities outside of school. Children that have a lot of unstructured time on their hands are prime recruitment material for gangs. Look to your extended family for assistance. Grandparents, uncles and aunts (yours and your child's) older cousins - all of these can help provide structured time for your child. Remember though, the extended family's activities can never replace the valuable time that you spend with your child.Impact Statement
A victim may file an Impact Statement with the State Attorney at any time before sentence is imposed on the defendant. The Victim Impact Statement is a written or oral statement given by you describing the effect the crime has had on you personally and the losses that you have suffered. The Impact Statement also advises the Court of your feelings about the sentence which should be imposed on the defendant. The Victim Impact Statement may be obtained from the State Attorney's Office, Victim Advocate Unit at (561) 355-7365 or DOVE Program at (561) 355-7433. This unit may also assist you in the completion of the form. The completed form will then be placed in the court file to be presented to the judge for consideration. Additionally, you may be present in Court to testify about the impact of the crime on you.Incarcerated Victims
Incarcerated victims have the right to be informed and to submit written statements at all crucial stages of the criminal proceedings and parole hearings.Information / No Information Filed
After your appearance at the State Attorney's office or the presentation of your case to the State Attorney, the Assistant State Attorney who is handling the case will make a determination, based upon the facts presented, as to what action is appropriate. The victim will be informed of the results of this decision. The State Attorney's Office may file an Information, a formal document filed with the Clerk's Office stating the charge(s) filed against the defendant. Or, the State Attorney's office may file a No-Information, a formal document stating that the facts and circumstances as presented do not warrant prosecution at this time. You may call the Intake Division of the State Attorney's Office to find out if your case has been filed. (561) 355-7192.What am I allowed to send to an inmate?
INMATE MAIL
All incoming mail, with the exception of privileged mail, must be in the form of a postcard only. Letters contained within envelopes will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender.
All postcards must meet the following requirements:- Postcard minimum size* - 3.5 inches by 5 inches.
- Postcard maximum size* - 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
- Postcards must be hand written or typed in black or blue ink.
Acceptable Monies may still be mailed to inmates in an envelope if properly addressed to the facility.
*Postcards sizes are determined by USPS regulations.
CORREO DE LOS PRESOS
Toda postal tendrá que cumplir con los siguientes requisitos:
- Tamaño mínimo de postal* - 3.5 pulgadas por 5 pulgadas.
- Tamaño máximo de postal* - 4.25 pulgadas por 6 pulgadas.
- Las postales tienen que ser de un solo color - sin fotos, arte o diseños gráficos.
- Las postales tienen que estar escritas a mano o a máquina en tinta negra o azul.
El dinero aceptable todavía se puede enviar a los presos en sobres si éstos tienen la dirección de la instalación debidamente puesta.
*Los reglamentos del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos determinan el tamaño de las postales.
KOURYE PRIZONYE KA RESEVWA
Men ki règleman pou syiv pou tout kat postal yo:
- Kat postal yo pa dwe pi piti pase* - 3.5 pous pa 5 pous.
- Kat postal yo pa dwe pi gran pase* - 4.25 pous pa 6 pous.
- Kat postal yo dwe yon sèl koulè - san foto, desen ak liy sou yo.
- Se pou moun ki voye kat postal la ekri alamen oubyen sou òdinatè e se pou yo ekri ak ank ble oubyen nwa.
Li toujou posib pou voye lajan bay prizonye yo nan yon anvlòp depi adrès la byen make sou anvlòp la.
*Se lapòs USPS ki deside sou gwosè kat postal yo.
Is gang graffiti just meaningless scribble or is it some type of art?
It's neither. While some graffiti has elements of artistic flair, it serves as a gang advertisement or newspaper. Graffiti not only marks a territory a gang has claimed; it also serves as a warning and challenge to other gangs. Graffiti, depending how it is written, can also honor a fallen comrade (usually with a tombstone or RIP), list the street names of gang members, and show opposition and disrespect for another gang. Also, gang graffiti should be reported to the police. The police may wish to photograph the graffiti so that they know which gang is operating in which area.
Also, graffiti removal should NEVER be done by one individual. Gangs have been known to retaliate against individuals painting over their graffiti. Again, there is safety in numbers.
Is my report public record?
Generally, yes your report is public record subject to the Florida Sunshine Law. Your report may not be public record if the case is open and actively being investigated.
