The court's Pretrial Services (PTS) Program screens defendants for consideration by the court for release prior to trial. PTS interviews and investigates all defendants arrested in Monroe County and makes recommendations to the judiciary regarding release at all first appearances and bond reduction hearings. The program also supervises defendants who have pretrial release conditions imposed by the court. The defendant is required to comply with these conditions of the court, which are designed to insure the defendant's appearance at court hearings and to protect the physical safety of the community. Such conditions include reporting to the program by phone or in person, submitting to drug testing, prohibiting contact with victims, etc. PTS also administers a compliance/failure to appear unit and is responsible for monitoring the status of all pretrial defendants who remain incarcerated. The program has twice been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for its enhancements.
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Contact Information
| Title | Staff | Contact Information | |
| Main Pretrial Services Line | Office: 305.295.3900 OR 305.294.7288 Fax: 305.295.3905 | ||
| Director of Criminal Court Services | Duane Triplett | Office: 305.292.3549 | Duane.Triplett@KeysCourts.net |
| Manager Pretrial Services | Scott Wiles | Office: 305.295.3903 | Scott.Wiles@KeysCourts.net |
| Pretrial Services Officer | Lakay Barnett | Office: 305.295.3902 | Lakay.Barnett@KeysCourts.net |
| Pretrial Services Officer | Sanat Baratov | Office: 305.295.3640 | Sanat.Baratov@keyscourts.net |
| Pretrial Services Officer | Vanessa Beerbower | Office: 305.292.3499 | Vanessa.Beerbower@KeysCourts.net |
| Pretrial Services Officer | Todd Lambertus | Office: 305.292.3497 | Todd.Lambertus@KeysCourts.net |
| Pretrial Services Officer | Manny Martinez | Office: 305.295.3904 | Manny.Martinez@Keyscourts.net |
Helpful Resources | Phone Number | Website Link |
Wesley House | (305) 809-5000 | |
Guidance Care Center | Key West: (305) 434-7660 Marathon: (305) 434-7660 Plantation Key: (305) 434-7660 | |
Monroe County Clerk’s Office | Key West: (305) 292-3952 Marathon: (305) 289-6027 Plantation Key: (305) 852-7145 | |
Public Defenders | Key West: (305) 295-3100 Marathon: (305)289-6015 Plantation Key: (305) 853-7410 |
Bond Studies
- Email Scott.Wiles@keyscourts.net and Lakay.barnett@keyscourts.net
- Must be submitted 5 (five) business days prior to hearing. This does not include the day submitted or weekends.