Hillsborough County Orient Jail

Looking for someone in the Hillsborough County Orient Jail? The official inmate roster lets you search by name and review their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot. Or call the jail at 813-247-8300 and ask. In addition, you can look up arrest warrants for Hillsborough County and all of Florida, and find criminal court cases and courts for participating Florida counties.

Hillsborough County Orient Jail Inmate Search

The Florida Constitution entitles most defendants in Hillsborough County to reasonable pretrial release. Release can be denied for capital or life felonies when the proof is evident, or when no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear. For other offenses, bond starts at the amount on the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule.

The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the Hillsborough County Orient Jail is to call 813-247-8300. For a general idea, compare the charge to the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026. Circuits may set higher local amounts, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours, can set a different bond. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, and can also release an offender on personal recognizance.

While licensed for 1711 inmates, the Hillsborough County Orient Jail is often forced to make room for many more, 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% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Hillsborough County facilities much longer.

Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain roughly 82,160 offenders each year.

You can also see photos of the jail from our collection, gathered over the years.

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

Hillsborough County Orient 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.

Hillsborough County Orient 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.

Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient Jail Inmates

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

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

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

Hillsborough County Orient 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.

Hillsborough County Orient 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough County Orient 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.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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.

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

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

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Hillsborough County.
• 
• Choose Florida, then Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-247-8300 for further assistance.

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

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Hillsborough County Orient Jail contracts with GTL 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 Orient Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
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
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
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
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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 Orient 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 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 Orient 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
'Online' Contact Form, or
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 Orient 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.

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

Hillsborough County Orient Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by '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 Orient 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 Orient Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient Jail

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

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

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Hillsborough County Orient 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 Orient 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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