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
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHillsborough 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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail? What is the Schedule?
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
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 |
Rules, Guidelines and Procedures
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 |
Next Steps:
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.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?
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
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 |
Rules, Guidelines and Procedures
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?
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.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Hillsborough County, follow these instructions:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, and what can I send them?
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 NOT allowed:
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.
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, and what can I purchase?
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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail follow these steps:
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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
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:
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.
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
- 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
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Hillsborough County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Hillsborough County?
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.