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Can I Visit My Loved One In Jail If I Am On Probation?

The first step to visiting someone in jail or prison while you are on probation is to discuss it with your probation officer. If you are on felony probation, you were probably told that you are not allowed to associate with any known felons. Obviousl... Read more

How Does Commissary Work?

Commissary is the system your loved one uses to buy items for personal use while incarcerated. Things available for purchase include: personal hygiene items, clothing, stationary, snacks, cards and electronics. In some cases, you can go to the faci... Read more

How To Help Someone Adjust To Life After Prison

Most of us imagine that prison life must be hard and extremely difficult to endure, but for many inmates, adapting to life on the outside can be that much harder. Inmates who have spent several years in prison learn to adapt to the way of life behind... Read more

Can you name this facility?

A large movie production company is trying to identify the name of this jail or prison from the 1970's and 1980's. If you recognize it, please email the name and any information you know about it to [email protected]. Thanks for your help.... Read more

Brevard County Jail - Visiting, Searching, Contacting an Inmate

The Brevard County Jail Complex is owned and maintained by the Board of County Commissioners and is operated by the Sheriff. The Jail is accredited through the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission. The main jail opened in 1986 with beds for 3... Read more

Is a Criminal Defense Lawyer Really Necessary?

If you found the Jail Exchange Prison and County Inmate search website you most likely have some legal questions you need answered. We hope this brief bit of information will help you understand the importance of talking to a criminal defense lawyer ... Read more

What are Bail and Bonds and How does it Work?

When you get arrested for a crime and are booked into jail, one of three things will happen next: You will be released on your own recognizance with your promise to show up for court You will be held in jail until your court date and/or trial ... Read more

You’ve Been Arrested – What’s the County Jail Booking Process?

You’ve been arrested and you are sitting in the back of a police cruiser on your way to the jail. If this is your first time going to jail, you will be aware of two things: The adrenaline rush of fear of the unknown world you have always wondered abo... Read more