Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

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Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

At the 2304-bed Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail, inmate information is available 24 hours a day by calling 813-247-8300.

Individuals arrested for misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held in custody until their trial is resolved.

Use the inmate search tool to access the facility’s roster of current inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year remain at this jail, and inmates sentenced to more are moved to the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page outlines inmate services including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future contact. If it’s not online, call Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail at 813-247-8300.

Phone

813-247-8300

Physical address

520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619
Get directions

Mailing address (personal mail)

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Falkenburg Road Jail
c/o Mail Processing Center
PO Box 9115
Seminole, FL 33775-9115

Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Other Jails and Prisons

Locate an inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail by searching the Official Jail Inmate Roster, where you can view criminal charges, bond amounts, visiting eligibility, and mugshots. Or call the jail at 813-247-8300 to get the information over the phone. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement keeps a wanted persons search that covers Hillsborough County, and many clerks of court share criminal case records online.

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Search

In Hillsborough County and throughout Florida, most people charged with a crime can be released before trial on reasonable conditions, as the state constitution requires. Release can be denied for capital or life felonies when the proof is evident, or when no conditions would keep the community safe. Minor misdemeanors and traffic offenses often end with a notice to appear. Other bond amounts start from the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule.

The fastest way to get an inmate’s bail amount is to call the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail at 813-247-8300. You can also check the charge on the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026, which sets a floor for bond amounts; local circuits may set them higher. A judge at first appearance can adjust the bond for any case. Bail can be paid in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond, and some defendants are released on their own recognizance.

The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail is licensed for 2304 inmates at any given time, yet it is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida turn over at least 35-40% of their population monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay beyond twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county stay in custody at one of the Hillsborough County facilities much longer.

Every year, Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,160 offenders.

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

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Hillsborough County has two main detention centers, the Orient Road Jail that functions as the primary receiving facility and this one, the Falkenburg Jail.

Sitting on 142 acres and having a rated capacity of 3,300 the Falkenburg Road Jail provides several services to the inmates within including educational opportunities, vocational programming, GED classes and exams, and allows for family to visit and remain in contact through mail and phone calls. Vocational programs include culinary arts and sewing classes, while general education covers general academics and a GED. Additionally, rehabilitation efforts are made through domestic violence education and prevention, substance abuse treatments, counseling and education on substance use and preventing addictions, anger management, and other key programs to provide skills that will be used throughout life.

This facility is also the location of the visiting center for both the Falkenburg Road and the Orient Road locations.

The Falkenburg Road Jail is the larger of Hillsborough County’s two jails and is where most people are housed once booking is finished. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office runs it as Jail Divisions II and III at 520 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa, FL 33619, reachable through the jail line at (813) 247-8300. The sheriff lists it at 3,300 beds on 142 acres and describes it as one of the largest direct-supervision jails in the country. In that design, deputies work inside the housing units with the people held there. The jail first opened in 1998 and was expanded in 2003. Programs include GED classes, culinary arts, sewing, substance abuse treatment and domestic violence education. Medical care, food service and commissary are provided by contractors.

No one is booked directly into Falkenburg Road. Every arrest in the county goes through Central Booking at the Orient Road Jail first, and people are moved here after classification. So if you’re searching right after an arrest, the person may still show up at Orient Road. The sheriff’s Arrest Inquiry tool covers both jails and shows the booking number, charges and bond. First appearance before a judge happens within 24 hours of arrest under Florida Rule 3.130, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Anyone who is still being held can often be bonded out from here, but the paperwork and payment happen at Orient Road. The sheriff takes cash in the exact amount or money orders, not cards, and you’ll need ID plus the person’s correct name and date of birth. Under Article I, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution, most defendants have a right to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital or life felonies with strong proof, and cases where no conditions can keep the community safe. Before first appearance, jail staff use the Florida Supreme Court’s 2026 uniform statewide bond schedule, which the Thirteenth Circuit adopted as written. A chief judge may raise those amounts, and the judge at first appearance can set a different bond. Certain charges require a judge’s review before release under sections 903.011, 903.046 and 907.041. Many low-level misdemeanors end with a notice to appear. With a licensed bondsman, the state-regulated premium is 10% of the bond amount (Florida Department of Financial Services). It’s non-refundable, and small bonds usually carry a minimum premium, often $100, so confirm the amount before paying. For outstanding warrants, try the FDLE wanted persons search, which doesn’t list every warrant.

Falkenburg once had its own Video Visitation Center, but the sheriff closed onsite visitation on October 28, 2025. Every family visit is now remote through Smart Communications (smartinmate.com, (727) 349-1561). Each person gets two free hours of scheduled video time a week. On-demand sessions cost extra, and visits generally run from 9:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Phones in the housing units are outgoing only, usually from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Attorneys and other court-appointed professionals can still visit in person from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. after faxing their paperwork to (813) 242-1885.

Letters go to the county’s mail processing center, not the jail: the person’s name and booking number, c/o Mail Processing Center, PO Box 9115, Seminole, FL 33775-9115. No packages or periodicals are accepted. Legal mail goes to 520 N. Falkenburg Road. There’s a deposit kiosk in the Falkenburg Road lobby, and you can also deposit through TouchPay or by phone at (866) 232-1899 (facility locator 233619, booking number without dashes). Canteen is delivered twice a week, and deposits cover any old jail fees first.

HART Route 37 (Brandon/Netpark) runs along Falkenburg Road with stops near the jail, including Falkenburg Rd at Broadway Av and at Columbus Dr. Confirm times with HART. For gas, there’s a Circle K at 101 N Falkenburg Rd just south of the jail and a Shell at 10030 E Adamo Dr. For a quick meal, Wendy’s at 9940 E Adamo Dr and McDonald’s at 10019 E Adamo Dr are a short drive away.

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What is the booking process for the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 813-247-8300.

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How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Hillsborough County?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail in Tampa for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Hillsborough County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 813-247-8300 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 813-247-8300.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Hillsborough County.
  • Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Hillsborough County Florida, check out the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Bail Page.

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

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation

On-site Video Visits take place at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Each inmate is permitted to have up to three (3) visitors per visit. One of the three visitors must be an adult.
  • Inmates can have up to three (3) scheduled visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:00PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM


Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Video Visitation from Home

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • The cost is $8.00 for a twenty (20) minute session.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Inmates can have one (1) visit per day, and up to three (3) visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:30PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
MONDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
TUESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
WEDNESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
THURSDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
FRIDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
SATURDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM

Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmates

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

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail on-site Inmate Video Visitation

On-site Video Visits take place at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
Falkenburg Road Jail
520 N. Falkenburg Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Each inmate is permitted to have up to three (3) visitors per visit. One of the three visitors must be an adult.
  • Inmates can have up to three (3) scheduled visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:00PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 8:40PM


Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate Video Visitation from Home

Rules, Guidelines and Procedures

  • You must first register and schedule your appointment online.
  • The cost is $8.00 for a twenty (20) minute session.
  • All internet video visitors are required to check-in within the first fifteen (15) minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time. Failure to do so may result in the visit being cancelled. 
  • Appointments may be scheduled by you up to seven (7) calendar days in advance.
  • Inmates can have one (1) visit per day, and up to three (3) visits per calendar week.
  • If you schedule a visit, then don't show up, or do not cancel within 24 hours of the scheduled visit, your 'no show' visit will count towards one of the inmate's allotted visits.
  • The last visit each day begins at 8:30PM.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
MONDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
TUESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
WEDNESDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
THURSDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
FRIDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM
SATURDAY 9:30AM - 8:50PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

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

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Use the self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail uses Touchpay 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 
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.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Booking Number in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail the Money order to:
Aramark
207 Kelsey Lane Suite "G"
Tampa, FL 33619

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.



Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Touchpay will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 866-232-1899.
To do this you will need the inmate's Booking Number, full legal name and Facility Locator Number - 233619.



Option 5 - Deposit Money for Digital Messaging
{facility_name-1} uses gettingout for sending photos, and sending and receiving messages from your inmate, including renting them a tablet they can use while in jail. 
Deposit money for them on the gettingout website or by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Hillsborough County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 813-247-8300 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Hillsborough County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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.    Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail,
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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail,
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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail

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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail 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 Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail serves the following cities and towns of Hillsborough County: Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace.