Pinellas County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Pinellas County 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 727-464-6415 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Pinellas County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Pinellas County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Pinellas County Jail Inmate Search

The Pinellas County Jail maintains an average of 3500 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 71,900 offenders.

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

Pinellas County Jail 'at-the-jail' or 'remotely-from-home' Inmate Video Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877
727-464-6842

• First, you must Register with ViaPath/GTL, fill out their online application, and then schedule your visit.
  
• You will also need to download software to do this.
  Software for Windows | How to download the Software instructional video.
  Software for Macs | How to download the Software instructional video.
• If you have an Android Device, you can do all of this on your phone.
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.
• All visits are 40 minutes long. You must check in within the first 20 minutes of the start time or the visit will be cancelled.
• All visitors and their guests (including minors) must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day. Same-day visits will not be accommodated.
• Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.
• Three people may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. Children must remain with adult.
• No more than two adult visitors at one time. 
• To visit you must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid photo I.D. to make an appointment. All visitors must present a valid photo identification card.

• For Attorneys Only:   Scheduling & Creating a Visitation Account. Link to the Attorney Registration.

FAMILY & FRIENDS VISITATION SCHEDULE

Pinellas County Jail (on-a-mobile-bus) Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

727-464-6842

• Visitors wishing to visit with an inmate on the Mobile Visitation Bus, as opposed to at the jail or remotely from home must use the same registration instructions as above. 
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.

For your convenience, the Mobile Visitation Bus will be at the following locations on the days specified below:

Mondays & Wednesdays - Location #1
James B. Sanderlin Family Center
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Tuesdays - Location #2
North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex
900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755

Thursdays - Location #3
Tarpon Springs Police Department
444 South Huey Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Fridays - Location #4
Greater Ridgecrest YMCA
1801 119th Street
Largo, FL 33778

Mobile Bus Visitation Schedule

Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County Jail Inmates

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

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

Pinellas County Jail 'at-the-jail' or 'remotely-from-home' Inmate Video Visitation Schedule, Registration & Guidelines

14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877
727-464-6842

• First, you must Register with ViaPath/GTL, fill out their online application, and then schedule your visit.
  
• You will also need to download software to do this.
  Software for Windows | How to download the Software instructional video.
  Software for Macs | How to download the Software instructional video.
• If you have an Android Device, you can do all of this on your phone.
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.
• All visits are 40 minutes long. You must check in within the first 20 minutes of the start time or the visit will be cancelled.
• All visitors and their guests (including minors) must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day. Same-day visits will not be accommodated.
• Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance.
• Three people may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. Children must remain with adult.
• No more than two adult visitors at one time. 
• To visit you must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid photo I.D. to make an appointment. All visitors must present a valid photo identification card.

• For Attorneys Only:   Scheduling & Creating a Visitation Account. Link to the Attorney Registration.

FAMILY & FRIENDS VISITATION SCHEDULE

Pinellas County Jail (on-a-mobile-bus) Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

727-464-6842

• Visitors wishing to visit with an inmate on the Mobile Visitation Bus, as opposed to at the jail or remotely from home must use the same registration instructions as above. 
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.

For your convenience, the Mobile Visitation Bus will be at the following locations on the days specified below:

Mondays & Wednesdays - Location #1
James B. Sanderlin Family Center
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Tuesdays - Location #2
North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex
900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755

Thursdays - Location #3
Tarpon Springs Police Department
444 South Huey Avenue
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Fridays - Location #4
Greater Ridgecrest YMCA
1801 119th Street
Largo, FL 33778

Mobile Bus Visitation Schedule

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinellas County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

There are five choices for putting money on an inmate's books that can be used for communication services:

1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722

2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby.  The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.

3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.

4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.

5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinellas County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

Pinellas County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Name, Docket # and Housing Assignment
Pinellas County Jail
14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name, Docket # and Housing Assignment
Pinellas County Jail
14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Pinellas County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pinellas County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
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 Name, Docket # and Housing Assignment
Pinellas County Jail
14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Pinellas County 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.

All mail is to be shipped to the Pinellas County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name, Docket # and Housing Assignment
Pinellas County Jail
14400 49th Street North
Clearwater, FL 33762-2877

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinellas County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

Pinellas County 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.    Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinellas County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

Pinellas County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Pinellas County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Pinellas County inmate, do the following:

Pinellas County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Pinellas County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Pinellas County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Pinellas County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Pinellas County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pinellas County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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

Pinellas County Jail either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Pinellas County Jail

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Pinellas County 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 Pinellas County Jail.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Pinellas County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs

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 to use a Tablet to Access Services at Pinellas County Jail

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

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
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 Pinellas County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 727-464-6415 for further assistance.

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