St. Johns County Jail

You can search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to locate an inmate in the St. Johns County Jail and see their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. For anything the roster doesn’t answer, call the jail at 904-209-1443. You can also look up arrest warrants for St. Johns County and all of Florida, and search criminal court cases in St. Johns County and the other participating Florida counties.

St. Johns County Jail Inmate Search

Under the Florida Constitution, most people charged with a crime in St. Johns County and across the state are entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident or the presumption is great, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear instead of bail. For everything else, the Florida Supreme Court sets a uniform statewide bond schedule listing a minimum bond amount for each type of offense.

The easiest way to find out an inmate’s bail at the St. Johns County Jail is to call the jail at 904-209-1443. If you know the charge, you can check the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 to see the minimum bond. Each of Florida’s judicial circuits may set higher amounts, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours of arrest, can change the bond. Some serious charges require seeing a judge before any release. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or can release an offender on personal recognizance.

The St. Johns County Jail holds a license for 764 inmates, but the actual count is often higher, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40% of their inmates, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and roughly 8-9% who stay six to twelve months. Stays of more than twelve months usually involve serious charges such as murder or rape. Since preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county are held at one of the St. Johns County facilities much longer.

Every year, St. Johns County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,080 offenders.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How to handle bail after an arrest in St. Johns County

If someone has been booked at St. Johns County Jail in St. Augustine, 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 904-209-1443.

There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.

• The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 904-209-1443 for the jail).
• Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in St. Johns County.
• Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.

For a full guide to the bail process in St. Johns County, Florida, visit the St. Johns County Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the St. Johns County Jail? What is the Schedule?

St. Johns County Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-209-1443

• First, you must register to be approved for a visit with Smart Communications
  
• Inmates are permitted to have visitation sixty (60) minutes, twice weekly.
• If approved, visitors are required to schedule visitation appointments no less than twenty-four (24) hours in advance, and must check-in at least fifteen (15) minutes in advance.
• Each inmate gets four 30-minute on-site vists per week at no cost. After that... Cost is $0.25 minute. 

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

St. Johns County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE - Cost is $0.25 minute.

St. Johns County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.

Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.

Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.

This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

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

St. Johns County Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-209-1443

• First, you must register to be approved for a visit with Smart Communications
  
• Inmates are permitted to have visitation sixty (60) minutes, twice weekly.
• If approved, visitors are required to schedule visitation appointments no less than twenty-four (24) hours in advance, and must check-in at least fifteen (15) minutes in advance.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

St. Johns County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the St. Johns County Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
St. Johns County Jail uses Jail ATM 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 to the Jail
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. Call the St. Johns County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in St. Johns County

To deposit money online for an inmate in St. Johns County Jail follow these steps:

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• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at St. Johns County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Florida, then choose St. Johns County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in St. Johns County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in St. Johns County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for St. Johns County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the St. Johns County Jail?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in St. Johns County Jail

To communicate by telephone with a St. Johns County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a St. Johns County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for St. Johns County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the St. Johns County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• St. Johns County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a St. Johns County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

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

St. Johns County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the St. Johns County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The St. Johns 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 10-digit ID #
Smart Communications/St. Johns County Jail
PO Box 9102
Seminole, FL 33775-9151

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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
Check the St. Johns County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the St. Johns County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the St. Johns County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The St. Johns County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
Smart Communications/St. Johns County Jail
PO Box 9102
Seminole, FL 33775-9151

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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
Check the St. Johns County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the St. Johns County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate 10-digit ID #
St. Johns County Jail
3955 Lewis Speedway
St. Augustine, FL 32084

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

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

St. Johns County Jail contracts with Oasis Commissary (aka jailcanteen.com) for the online ordering of snacks and other foods, hygiene products, letter writing materials, clothing and reading glasses.

Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to St. Johns County Jail.

Instructions
1.     Register here first.    
2.    Confirm registration in your email.
3.    Select Florida, then St. Johns County Jail, then input your inmate’s name.
4.    Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.

Useful Information
1.     Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2.    Orders are delivered once a week.
3.    There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4.    You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5.    Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6.    Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7.    Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.  
Check the Status of your order here.  
Online Contact Form.

Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time.  If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in St. Johns County

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

• Select Florida, then select St. Johns County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for St. Johns County.
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• 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 St. Johns County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in St. Johns County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for St. Johns County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

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

St. Johns County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in St. Johns County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an St. Johns County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for St. Johns County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the St. Johns County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• St. Johns County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a St. Johns County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the St. Johns County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

St. Johns County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at St. Johns County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call St. Johns County Jail at 904-209-1443 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in St. Johns County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

St. Johns County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at St. Johns County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call St. Johns County Jail at 904-209-1443 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in St. Johns County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about St. Johns County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 904-209-1443 for further assistance.

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