Joseph Conte Facility COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Joseph Conte Facility

Address:
1351 NW 27th Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Phone:

954-831-5900

New Visitation Policies in Joseph Conte Facility Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Joseph Conte Facility in Pompano Beach, Florida, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 954-831-5900 for updates.

Video Visitation at Joseph Conte Facility

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Joseph Conte Facility, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 954-831-5900 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Broward County, the state of Florida and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Joseph Conte Facility Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

Other Ways to Deposit Cash to an Inmate's Account at Joseph Conte Facility

Option 1
Cash Deposits in Jail Lobby Kiosks - Lobby hours for deposits are 7:15AM – 10:00PM, 7 days a week.
Use the following locations:

Main Jail
555 SE 1st Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Paul Rein Detention Facility
2421 NW 16th Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

The Joseph V. Conte Facility
1351 NW 27th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

North Broward Bureau
1550 NW 30th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Option 2
Use Western Union 'Bill Pay' to send deposits online,

in person, or by calling 800-634-3422.
Western Union accepts Credit Cards via phone or on-line.

Option 3
Western Union 'Quick Collect' Money Transfers
For each Commissary Quick Collect transaction the following information must be provided:

Pay to: Sheriff of Broward County
Code city & state: CANTEEN, FL
Account number: Inmate's name and arrest number
Attention: Inmate's name, date of birth and purpose: commissary 

For complete information on how to deposit money for an inmate, including maximum amounts and who can make the deposits, check out our Inmate Money page.


 

Joseph Conte Facility only allows postcards to be mailed to inmates. 

Mailing Address:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Arrest Number
Joseph Conte Facility
PO Box 407016
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33340-701

Letters in envelopes are NOT allowed.

** Legal Mail is exempt from this. Incoming and outgoing legal mail can be on letters, and in envelopes.

  • Postcards must white, pre-metered cards purchased from the Post Office.
  • Mimimum size of 3 ½ x 5 inches.  
  • Maximum size of 4 ¼ x 6 inches.
  • Ink must be black or blue only.
  • All photos mailed in must be printed on the actual postcards.
  • Photos attached (glued, stapled, paper clipped, etc.) to a postcard in any way will not be accepted.

Unacceptable Postcard forms:

  • Defaced or altered cards;
  • plastic or wrappings on the cards;
  • postcards marked with paint, crayons, watermarks, or stains;
  • postcards with any biohazards to include lipstick or perfumes;
  • postcards depicting nudity; explicit images of sexual activity, suggestive content, weapons, coded messages, or gang references;
  • money, labels, or stickers attached to the postcard; images or the likeness of the recipient inmate or other inmate(s);
  • oversized postcards;
  • fold over multi-layered postcards; and
  • imprinted holograms onto postcards.

For full information on exactly what you can mail an inmate in Broward County, and where to send it, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

To pay an inmate's bond who has been arrested and jailed in Broward County, do the following:

Look up an Inmate's Bond online, call to get the information at 954-831-5900, or visit the information window, which is open 24-hours-a-day, located in the lobby of BSO's Main Jail at 555 SE 1st Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

  • Pay the bond in Cash, or
  • Pay using Western Union to:

    Sheriff of Broward County
    Code City / State: COPS/FL
    Account Number: Enter the Arrest/CIS number and Inmate Last/First Name, or
  • Pay using GovPayNow.com

    The defendant's name
    The defendant's Arrest/CIS number
    The Date of Birth (Optional)
  • Pay over the phone using a credit card by calling 877-392-2455.
    You will need:
    The defendant's name
    The defendant's Arrest/CIS number
  • Post a bond using a bon agent.  there is a list in the lobby of the Main Jail.
    555 SE 1st Ave.,
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

For complete information on Bail, Bonds, How to Pay, Who can Pay, Refunds and more, check out our Inmate Bail page.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Joseph Conte Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Broward County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Broward County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Broward County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Joseph Conte Facility follow these steps:

  • Select Florida, then select Joseph Conte Facility, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Broward County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Broward County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Joseph Conte Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Broward County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Broward County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Joseph Conte Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Joseph Conte Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Joseph Conte Facility.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Joseph Conte Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Broward County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Broward County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Joseph Conte Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Joseph Conte Facility, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Broward County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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