INMATE MEDICAL
Inmate Health Care is staffed by professionally trained, licensed and certified medical personnel and adheres to the standards set by the Florida Model Jail Standards. Every inmate will see the nurse for a physical within 14 days after being booked into the Holmes County Jail. Family can bring prescriptions to the jail after an inmate has been booked unless they are classified as controlled substance. Inmates are afforded emergency medical health services as requested or required.
Important: Florida State Statute 951.032(1)(a) authorizes county detention facilities to seek reimbursement from prisoners for expenses incurred for medical care, treatment, hospitalization and transportation.No inmate shall be denied necessary medical care and treatment for his/her serious health need(s) due to the inability to pay for services rendered.
Inmates will be charged a fee for requested medical services. Medical bills for doctor, hospital and medicines will be charged to the inmate. Charged medical services that bring an inmate’s balance below $0 WILL appear as a lien on the account.
Important: Florida State Statute 951.032(1)(a) authorizes county detention facilities to seek reimbursement from prisoners for expenses incurred for medical care, treatment, hospitalization and transportation.No inmate shall be denied necessary medical care and treatment for his/her serious health need(s) due to the inability to pay for services rendered.
Inmates will be charged a fee for requested medical services. Medical bills for doctor, hospital and medicines will be charged to the inmate. Charged medical services that bring an inmate’s balance below $0 WILL appear as a lien on the account.