Hillsborough County Orient Jail

Hillsborough County Orient Jail Information

The Hillsborough County Orient Jail is a 1711 bed jail in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 813-247-8300, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 813-247-8300

Physical Address:
1201 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hillsborough County Orient Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Hillsborough County Orient Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 813-247-8300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Hillsborough County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Hillsborough County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Hillsborough County Orient Jail Inmate Search

The Hillsborough County Orient Jail maintains an average of 1711 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hillsborough County Orient Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,160 offenders.

The following charts of Hillsborough County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Hillsborough County Corrections Department, the state of Florida Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Hillsborough County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Hillsborough County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

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

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Hillsborough County and Florida state prisons, click the button below.
Hillsborough County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Hillsborough County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 590 18.30%
Black 1,029 31.92%
Hispanic or Latino 1,393 43.21%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 12 0.37%
Asian 161 4.99%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 8 0.25%
Other 31 0.96%
Total 3,224 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hillsborough County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 1,074 33.31%
Felony (2rd Degree) 566 17.56%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 264 8.19%
Felony (Uncategorized) 387 12.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 933 28.94%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hillsborough County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,893 89.73%
Female 331 10.27%
Total 3,224 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Hillsborough County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 19 0.59%
18-20 196 6.08%
21-24 318 9.86%
25-30 589 18.27%
31-35 595 18.46%
36-40 614 19.04%
41-45 421 13.06%
46-50 162 5.02%
51-55 129 4.00%
56-60 107 3.32%
61-65 42 1.30%
66-75 32 0.99%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 3,224 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Hillsborough County Orient Jail

Hillsborough County has two detention facilities, and while the Faulkenburg Road location is focused on programming and learning opportunities, the Orient Road location houses many of the administration sections and functions.

With a top capacity of 1647, this facility when combined with the Faulkner Road facility creates the department’s full capacity of 4,947.

It is at this facility that most intake and receiving is completed including booking and processing, juvenile assessments, determines housing assignments, stores inmate property as well as the many of the main records and classifications, and also is the home of the alternatives to detention programs and reentry services.

There are some programs that are offered as well, to provide personal growth opportunities and new skills for their return to the community, including interventions and treatments for addictions and other concerns, adult education services, religious services for those who attend, and life skills and decision making. Along with special programming, nutritional and other basic needs are met, with a commissary and care packages available for purchase by family at iCare, along with phone calls being made by the inmates to their family, and video visits which can be scheduled online.

Family and friends may also send mail through the postal service to:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Orient Road Jail
1201 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Hillsborough County Orient Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Hillsborough County Orient Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 813-247-8300.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Hillsborough County Orient Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Hillsborough County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Hillsborough County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Hillsborough County Orient Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Hillsborough County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Hillsborough County Orient Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Hillsborough County Orient Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Hillsborough County Orient Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Hillsborough County Bond Payments

Cash Bonds:

  • Can only be cash or exact amount of a Bank or Postal Money Order.
  • Credit Cards are not accepted.
  • You need to have the name of the inmate, (correct spelling of that name), and their date of birth.
  • Please bring a valid ID at the time of payment, which can be made at the Orient Road Jail located at:

1201 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33619

Surety Bonds:
Surety bonds are only accepted from registered bail bond agents.
Please contact a local bondsman for additional information.
For additional questions, you can call Inmate Records at (813) 247-8400.

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Inmate Visitation

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.
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 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.
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 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.

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Remote Video Visitation

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.
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 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.
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 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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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
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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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.

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Inmate Commissary

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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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.

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Inmate Tablets

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?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Hillsborough County Orient Jail charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

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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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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This facility, known as "Hillsborough County Orient Jail" is also known as Hillsborough County Jail - Orient Road, Department of Detention Services, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Jail, Orient Road , Hillsborough County Jail, Orient Road , Florida, Hillsborough.