Escambia County Work Annex

Everything from an inmate’s criminal charges and bond amount to their visitation eligibility and mugshot can be found on the Escambia County Work Annex’s Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also call the jail at 850-937-2100. To check for an active warrant in Escambia County or anywhere in Florida, use the state’s wanted persons search. Many Florida counties, including some that share records through the same portal, also post criminal court cases online.

Escambia County Work Annex Inmate Search

The Florida Constitution gives most people charged with a crime in Escambia County the right to reasonable pretrial release, except for capital or life felonies where the proof is evident, or when no conditions would protect the public. Lower-level misdemeanors and traffic cases often end with a notice to appear. For other offenses, a uniform statewide bond schedule set by the Florida Supreme Court lists the minimum bond.

You can find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Escambia County Work Annex at 850-937-2100. If you know the charge, the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 shows the minimum bond. Each judicial circuit can require more, and some serious charges require a first appearance hearing before release. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, or property bonds, and may release some offenders on personal recognizance.

The Escambia County Work Annex is licensed for 125 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Florida, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over every month, 25-30% more every 90 days, and 15-20% more every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated six to twelve months. Those held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Escambia County facilities much longer.

Escambia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,500 offenders annually.

Take a look at our photo gallery of the jail, collected over the years.

Steps to pay bail in Escambia County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Escambia County Work Annex in Cantonment for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 850-937-2100.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 850-937-2100).
• Licensed bail bond agents in Escambia County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Escambia County, Florida, visit the Escambia County Work Annex Bail Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex? What is the Schedule?

Escambia County Work Annex ON-SITE (at the video visitation center)
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1190 W. Leonard St.
Pensacola, Florida

850-436-9961

visitation@myescambia.com

Schedule Video Visits online with ViaPath / gettingout

Technical Questions?... Call 855-208-7349

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 40 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• Please Contact:
  Santa Rosa County Jail (850 983-1120) ,
  County Road Prison (850-937-2100) and
  Walton County Jail (850-892-8196) to schedule visitation for those inmates that are housed there.
• Work Annex inmates are typically NOT available for visits between 8:30AM and 6:00PM on weekdays.

Escambia County Work Annex REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

Escambia County Work Annex uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1.  Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Escambia County Work Annex
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Escambia County Work Annex.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Escambia County Work Annex?

To visit an inmate in Escambia County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Escambia County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut. 



There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Escambia County Work Annex:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Escambia County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Escambia County Work Annex's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Escambia County here.
2.  The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Escambia County Work Annex, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Escambia County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Escambia County Work Annex Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Escambia County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Escambia County Work Annex Phone: 850-937-2100

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

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

Escambia County Work Annex ON-SITE (at the video visitation center)
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1190 W. Leonard St.
Pensacola, Florida

850-436-9961

visitation@myescambia.com

Schedule Video Visits online with ViaPath / gettingout

Technical Questions?... Call 855-208-7349

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 40 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
• Please Contact:
  Santa Rosa County Jail (850 983-1120) ,
  County Road Prison (850-937-2100) and
  Walton County Jail (850-892-8196) to schedule visitation for those inmates that are housed there.
• Work Annex inmates are typically NOT available for visits between 8:30AM and 6:00PM on weekdays.

Escambia County Work Annex REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Escambia County Work Annex, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Escambia County Work Annex whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Escambia County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Escambia County Work Annex follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Escambia County Work Annex, 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 Escambia County Work Annex.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex 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 Escambia County Work Annex, 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 Escambia County Work Annex 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 Escambia County Work Annex’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex, and what can I send them?

Escambia County Work Annex Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Escambia County Work Annex'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 Escambia County Work Annex 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 & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex, FL
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex
601 Highway 297A
Cantonment, FL 32533

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 Escambia County Work Annex'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 Escambia County Work Annex standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex
601 Highway 297A
Cantonment, FL 32533

Escambia County Work Annex Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Escambia County Work Annex's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Escambia County Work Annex also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex, FL
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex
601 Highway 297A
Cantonment, FL 32533

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 Escambia County Work Annex'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 Escambia County Work Annex standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Escambia County Work Annex
601 Highway 297A
Cantonment, FL 32533

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex, and what can I purchase?

Escambia County Work Annex contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Florida.
3. Select Escambia County Work Annex.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Escambia County Work Annex staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

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

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

• Select Florida, then select Escambia County Work Annex, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Escambia 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 Escambia County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Escambia County Work Annex check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Escambia County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Escambia County Work Annex using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Escambia County Work Annex contracts with Viapath/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 Escambia County Work Annex,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
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
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
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Escambia County Work Annex Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Escambia County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Escambia County Work Annex must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Escambia County Work Annex has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/GTL/GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate 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 Escambia County Work Annex,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• 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.
• You can also send your Escambia County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Escambia County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Escambia County Work Annex’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Escambia County Work Annex have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Escambia County Work Annex allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / 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 Escambia County Work Annex, 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 Escambia County Work Annex.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Escambia County Work Annex 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 Escambia County Work Annex

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

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

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Escambia County Work Annex 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 Escambia County Work Annex’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-937-2100 for further assistance.

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