2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
352-527-3332
Fax: 352-527-6561

Facility Public Information Officer: Julia Swart (352-527-3332, ext. 1355, Julia.Swart@correctionscorp.com)

Facility Type: Male & Female, Multi-Level security, Managed since 1995

Warden: Jason Ellis

Jason Ellis was named warden of Citrus County Detention Facility in September 2006. He previously served as assistant warden at Wilkinson County Correctional Facility. Ellis joined CCA in 1993 as correctional officer at Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility. He also served as assistant shift commander, shift commander, chief of security and assistant warden. Ellis holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University.

Total beds: 760

Customer base: Citrus County, Fla. U.S. Marshals Service

Citrus County is located in central Florida and lies on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is approximately 70 miles north of Tampa and 60 miles northwest of Orlando. The county has a population of 138,000 people, 90% of which live in small rural towns and villages. Crystal River and Inverness are the two major incorporated cities, the latter of which is also the seat of county government. The county offers a vast array of employment opportunities, ranging from utilities to retail sales. Progress Energy is the largest private employer, with over 1,200 employees. Citrus Memorial Hospital and Seven Rivers Hospital represent the health care industry, which are the second and third largest private employers.

Community Relations: Anthony Schembri, County Administrator; Robert B. Batista, County Attorney; Dennis Damato, Commissioner; Vicki Phillips, Commissioner; Joyce Valentino, Commissioner; Gary Bartell, Commissioner; John Thrumston Commissioner;Jeffrey Dawsy, Citrus County Sheriff; Richard Howard, Circuit Judge; Carol Falvey, Circuit Judge; Patricia Thomas, Circuit Judge; Mark Yerman, County Judge; Barbara Gurrola, Circuit Judge.

Community Activities: Personnel volunteer in the community by participating in the following activities and organizations: blood drives held by the community blood bank, Key Training Center Telethon, annual American Cancer Society Walk-A-Thon, Muscular Dystrophy Association, SERTOMA and the Chamber of Commerce.

Programs Offered: FAITH-BASED-Bible studies and religious services of several denominations SUBSTANCE ABUSE-Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous EDUCATIONAL-GED, Reading and Math classes LIFE SKILLS-Project Healthy Choice for females, anger management, stress management

Visitation Schedule: Monday - Females 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Felons 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Felons 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Tuesday - Felons 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Misdeneanors 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Felons 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Wednesday - Special Housed Inmates 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. High Risk 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Segregation 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Thursday - Felons 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Misdemeanors 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Females 1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Friday - High Risk or P/C 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. High Risk or P/C 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. High Risk or P/C 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Saturday - Juveniles 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Sunday - Special Visits 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Outside Male Trusties 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Federal Inmate Visitation: Sunday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. thru monitor. No visits on Friday and Saturday. Reservations for visitation MUST be made AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. Anyone who wishes to visit MUST call Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tour Contact: Leyda Rivera, warden's secretary, or Julia Swart, public information officer [352-527-3332]