Visiting, mail, money and calls at Columbus Youth Academy

What we could confirm for Columbus Youth Academy. Each item names its source and the day it was checked; check the source before you travel or send money.

How to look someone up

The facility's own search, the wider list and the phone number
Call Columbus Youth Academy at (813) 769-0445 with the person's full name and date of birth.
Number from HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

Address and phone

Where it is and how to reach it
Street address: 9502 East Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL, 33619.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Phone: (813) 769-0445. People held here cannot take incoming calls.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)
Website: djj.state.fl.us.
From HIFLD Prison Boundaries, a public federal facility dataset (data edited October 2025)

How these things work in general: visiting, sending money, mail, phone calls.

Questions about Columbus Youth Academy

How do I find out if someone is in Columbus Youth Academy?

We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Call the facility to confirm whether someone is being held there.

Where is Columbus Youth Academy?

Columbus Youth Academy is in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. The street address we have on file is 9502 East Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL, 33619.

What is the phone number for Columbus Youth Academy?

The phone number we have on file is (813) 769-0445. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.

How do I visit someone at Columbus Youth Academy?

Juvenile facilities usually limit visits to parents, legal guardians and approved family members, on a set schedule. Bring photo ID and proof of your relationship if asked. Before you go, call (813) 769-0445 or check its website.

Can I call someone at Columbus Youth Academy?

No. People held at Columbus Youth Academy call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (813) 769-0445.

How do I send money to someone at Columbus Youth Academy?

Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. Ask Columbus Youth Academy which deposit service it uses before you send anything.

How do I send mail to someone at Columbus Youth Academy?

Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 9502 East Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL, 33619. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.

Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?

No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.

An arrest is not a conviction. Everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Columbus Youth Academy or any government agency.