Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

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Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Information

The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail is a 2304 bed jail in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 813-247-8300.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 813-247-8300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail at 813-247-8300 to get it.

Phone: 813-247-8300

Physical Address:
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 813-247-8300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Hillsborough County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Hillsborough County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Search

The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail maintains an average of 2304 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,160 offenders.

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About the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

Hillsborough County has two main detention centers, the Orient Road Jail that functions as the primary receiving facility and this one, the Falkenburg Jail.

Sitting on 142 acres and having a rated capacity of 3,300 the Falkenburg Road Jail provides several services to the inmates within including educational opportunities, vocational programming, GED classes and exams, and allows for family to visit and remain in contact through mail and phone calls. Vocational programs include culinary arts and sewing classes, while general education covers general academics and a GED. Additionally, rehabilitation efforts are made through domestic violence education and prevention, substance abuse treatments, counseling and education on substance use and preventing addictions, anger management, and other key programs to provide skills that will be used throughout life.

This facility is also the location of the visiting center for both the Falkenburg Road and the Orient Road locations.

Food services, medical care, mental health services, and commissary are provided by third party companies through a regular contract. While incarcerated inmates may receive mail provided it follows all regulations, is in the form of a postcard only, and has no additional marks added to it such as paint, stains, plastic wrap, or perfume. Each is scanned and delivered via digital means and will be received by the inmate on a tablet.

To send messages directly to an inmate create an account at www.gettingout.com, the tablets will accept messages, photos, and video visits to keep family in contact with inmates.

Phone calls are made by detainees only and are not able to be made into the facility, with calls being made collect between 7am and 10pm.

Onsite visits will be available every day between 10am and 8:40pm and can be scheduled at https://hcsovisit.com/app with 3 visits permitted each week while online visits from home are available 9:30am to 8:50pm, are scheduled at the same website, and will be at a fee of $8 per visit, visits being 20 minutes in length.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 813-247-8300.

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Directions / Map to the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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When an offender is arrested and brought to the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail in Tampa for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Hillsborough County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 813-247-8300 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Hillsborough County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Hillsborough County Florida, check out the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail? What is the Schedule?

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation

On-site Video Visits take place at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Each inmate is permitted to have up to three (3) visitors per visit. One of the three visitors must be an adult.
  • Inmates can have up to three (3) scheduled visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:00PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM


Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Video Visitation from Home

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • The cost is $8.00 for a twenty (20) minute session.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Inmates can have one (1) visit per day, and up to three (3) visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:30PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
MONDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
TUESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
WEDNESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
THURSDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
FRIDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
SATURDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation

On-site Video Visits take place at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Each inmate is permitted to have up to three (3) visitors per visit. One of the three visitors must be an adult.
  • Inmates can have up to three (3) scheduled visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:00PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM


Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Video Visitation from Home

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • The cost is $8.00 for a twenty (20) minute session.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Inmates can have one (1) visit per day, and up to three (3) visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:30PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
MONDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
TUESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
WEDNESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
THURSDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
FRIDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
SATURDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

There are five options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Use the self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail uses Touchpay to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.



Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit 
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Booking Number in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail the Money order to:
Aramark
207 Kelsey Lane Suite "G"
Tampa, FL 33619

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.



Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Touchpay will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's Booking Number, full legal name and Facility Locator Number - 233619.



Option 5 - Deposit Money for Digital Messaging
{facility_name-1} uses gettingout for sending photos, and sending and receiving messages from your inmate, including renting them a tablet they can use while in jail. 
Deposit money for them on the gettingout website or by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Hillsborough County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 813-247-8300 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Hillsborough County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, and what can I send them?

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Mail

All inmate mail MUST be on a postcard. 
The postcard will then be scanned and turned into a digital document that can be read by an inmate using a tablet that is provided for them.

Mail to:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Postcards must....

  • Postcards must be at least 3 ½” x 5” but no larger than 6 ⅛ x 11 ½.
  • Postcards must contain the inmate’s name and booking number.
  • Postcards must include a complete return name and address.

Postcards NOT allowed:

  • Postcards marked with paint, watermarks, or stains.
  • Plastic or any type of wrapping on the postcards.
  • Postcards with any biohazards including lipstick or perfume.


Envelopes
Envelopes are no longer allowed to be sent to inmates, except for legal mail from the inmate's lawyer.



Mailing Money for Inmate Commissary
Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Booking Number in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail the Money order to:
Aramark
207 Kelsey Lane Suite "G"
Tampa, FL 33619

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.



Newspapers
Newspapers are no longer allowed to be sent to inmates.



Magazines
Magazines are no longer allowed to be sent to inmates.



Books
Books are no longer allowed to be sent to inmates.  Books can be found on the inmate tablets.



Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail allows inmates to receive care packages from icare gifts. You can order them online and send it to them.


 

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, and what can I purchase?

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Hillsborough County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Hillsborough County.
  • Choose Florida, then Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Hillsborough County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Hillsborough County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Hillsborough County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.
  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.
  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Hillsborough County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Hillsborough County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Hillsborough County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail" is also known as Hillsborough County Jail - Falkenburg Road, Department of Detention Services, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough Co. Falkenburg Rd. Jail , Hillsborough Co. Falkenburg Rd. Jail , Florida, Hillsborough.