Monroe County Key West Jail

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Monroe County Key West Jail Information

Monroe County Key West Jail is a 596-bed jail located in Key West, Monroe County, Florida. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 305-293-7300.

This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.

The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Monroe County Key West Jail at 305-293-7300 for assistance.

Phone: 305-293-7300

Physical Address:
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center - FL
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Monroe County Key West Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Monroe County Key West 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 305-293-7300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Monroe County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Monroe County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Monroe County Key West Jail Inmate Search

The Monroe County Key West Jail maintains an average of 596 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,660 offenders.

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About the Monroe County Key West Jail

Monroe County covers a large area of Florida and has three detention facilities that are state of the art and contain all of the offenders who are arrested and sentenced in the county. They are: Key Vaca, Key West, and Plantation Key.

The Monroe County Key West Detention Center has a capacity of 596 inmates.

The address of the Monroe County Key West Jail in Florida is 5525 College Road, Key West, FL 33040. The phone number is 305-293-7300.

Inmates at the Monroe County Stock Island Detention Center in Key West, Florida are allowed two 45-minute onsite video visits each week. Visitation hours are Sunday - Thursday 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4 pm. Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. Visits can range from 15 minutes to one hour in length.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office provides guidelines for inmates in the Key West Jail in Florida. These include policies for medication, classification, services such as drinking tumblers, security measures like handcuffing and shackling, and communication such as mail.

The Monroe County Jail in Key West, Florida is unique for its animal farm, which houses 150 animals including emus, ostriches, miniature horses, hedgehogs, lemurs and a kinkajou. It was built in 1892 when Key West was the most populous city in Florida, and has state of the art detention facilities located in Stock Island, Marathon and Key West.

Inmates are not allowed to keep any money or legal tender on their person.

While inmates may not have cash while incarcerated, family or friends may add money to their account to allow them to fund their commissary purchase for hygiene and other items, and their phone account can be funded to allow them to make outgoing phone calls. If you do not want to receive calls from inmates, the number can be blocked by calling (888) 506-8407.

To send mail to an inmate it is necessary to address it to their full name and inmate number to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center - FL
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

... with a complete return address, where it will be scanned by a third party and delivered to the inmate digitally after being checked for contraband. Legal mail is delivered right to the facility.

Tablets permit access to a law library as well as ebooks for recreation, educational content, news, podcasts and games, phone calls, and more, and can be funded.

All visits must be booked in advance and will be through video visits only, either at the kiosk in the lobby or through remote access and can be scheduled and conducted.  

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking procedure at Monroe County Key West Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Monroe County Key West Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.

The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.

The booking process at Monroe County Key West Jail includes the following steps:

  • Personal identification confirmation.
  • Mugshots for record-keeping.
  • Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
  • DNA collection may be required.
  • Conducting a thorough body search.
  • Securing personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 305-293-7300.

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Directions / Map to the Monroe County Key West Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to handle bail after an arrest in Monroe County

If someone has been booked at Monroe County Key West Jail in Key West, their next steps may include:

1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 305-293-7300.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

  • Bail payments can be made with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Monroe County.
  • Property within Monroe County may also be used to cover the bail amount.

For a full guide to the bail process in Monroe County, Florida, visit the Monroe County Key West Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail? What is the Schedule?

Monroe County Key West Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
305-293-7300

  • First, you must register an account with IC Solutions, then add Monroe County Key West Jail, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • Inmates will be allowed two, thirty minute onsite visits per week and five, thirty minute visits offsite per week.
  • There is no charge for Onsite Video Visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits range from $7.50 to $10.00 for 30 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO ON SITE VISITS
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY NO ON SITE VISITS


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM

Monroe County Key West Jail uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Monroe County Key West Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Monroe County Key West Jail uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.



In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Monroe County Key West Jail can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 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 Monroe County Key West Jail?

Monroe County Key West Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
305-293-7300

  • First, you must register an account with IC Solutions, then add Monroe County Key West Jail, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • Inmates will be allowed two, thirty minute onsite visits per week and five, thirty minute visits offsite per week.
  • There is no charge for Onsite Video Visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits range from $7.50 to $10.00 for 30 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY NO ON SITE VISITS
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY NO ON SITE VISITS


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 11:00AM
​​​​​​​1:00PM - 4:00PM
7:30PM - 11:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Monroe County Key West Jail

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Monroe County Key West Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 305-293-7300 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 Monroe County Key West Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Monroe 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 Monroe County Key West Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail?

How Do Inmates in Monroe County Key West Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Monroe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Monroe County Key West Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Monroe County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Monroe County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Monroe County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail, and what can I send them?

Monroe County Key West Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Monroe County Key West Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Monroe County Key West Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center - FL
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Monroe County Key West Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monroe County Key West Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040

Monroe County Key West Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Monroe County Key West Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Monroe County Key West Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center - FL
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Monroe County Key West Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Monroe County Key West Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Monroe County Detention Center
5501 College Road
Key West, FL 33040

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail, and what can I purchase?

Monroe County Key West 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.    Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County

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

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Monroe County.
  • Choose Florida, then Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Key West Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Monroe County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe County Key West Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West 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 Do Inmates in Monroe County Key West Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Monroe County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Monroe County Key West Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Monroe County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Monroe County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Monroe County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Key West Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Monroe County Key West Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West 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 Monroe County Key West Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-293-7300 for further assistance.

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