The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Jefferson County Jail and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 850-997-2287. For warrants, search the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s wanted persons list, which covers Jefferson County and the rest of the state. For court records, check whether Jefferson County is among the counties on the online court records portal.

Jefferson County Jail Inmate Search

Most defendants in Jefferson County have a constitutional right to pretrial release on reasonable conditions, with exceptions for capital and life felonies where the proof is evident and for cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear rather than bail. For other charges, the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule sets the minimum bond.

Need an inmate’s bail amount? Call the Jefferson County Jail at 850-997-2287. The Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 lists the minimum bond for each type of offense, but local circuits may require more, and some charges can’t be bonded out until a judge holds a first appearance hearing. The county accepts cash, surety, or property bonds, or may release the offender on personal recognizance.

The Jefferson County Jail is licensed for 120 inmates, but especially on weekends, it is often forced to make room for many more offenders. At most city and county jails in Florida, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over monthly, and another 25-30% turn over every 90 days. Another 15-20% turn over every six months, and approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than 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 remain in custody at one of the Jefferson County facilities much longer.

Law enforcement agencies in Jefferson County arrest and detain approximately 4,420 offenders each year.

We’ve also gathered photos of the jail over the years that you can view.

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

Jefferson County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344-6385

ON SITE VISITATION RULES.

ON-SITE VISITATION TIMES ARE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 9:00AM - 3:00PM.

Jefferson County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344-6385
850-997-2287

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed six 15-minute visits per week.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Jefferson County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Paytel

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 850-997-2287 for questions or appointments.

Visiting an Inmate at the Jefferson County Jail

Jefferson County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

• To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
• After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
• At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
• If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
• You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
• Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
• Once the Jefferson County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

Visiting an Inmate at the Jefferson County Jail

Jefferson County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate with video.

It works like this:

• To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
• Then you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
• Then you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
• The Jefferson County Jail requires you upload a copy of your ID and a selfie.

For more information, including dress codes, rules and guidelines, visiting hours and more, check out our Visitation Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

Jefferson County Jail uses PayTel Connect for visiting an inmate - These are video visits.

It works like this:

• To start a video visit, the inmate will need to send the initial invite for the visit.
• After your inmate sends the invite you will receive a text to your phone notifying you of this request.
• At that point you should set up an account on the website www.paytelconnect.com.
• If you already have an account, you will need to access your account from the website www.paytelconnect.com or Pay Tel Connect™.
• You will then need to agree to the terms of use and accept the iinmate as a contact.
• Lastly, you will nned to send in a picture of your state ID and selfie.
• Once the Jefferson County Jail approves your photos, your inmate can send you a request for a visit or you can set up a visit yourself.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

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

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

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

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Jefferson County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

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

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jefferson County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Jefferson County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jefferson County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Jefferson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Jefferson County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Jefferson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

Jefferson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Jefferson County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Jefferson County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jefferson County Jail
171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jefferson County Jail
171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Jefferson County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Jefferson County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Jefferson County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jefferson County Jail
171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344

Jefferson County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Jefferson County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Jefferson County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Jefferson County Jail
171 Industrial Park
Monticello, FL 32344

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

Jefferson County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

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

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

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

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

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Jefferson County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Jefferson County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Jefferson County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Jefferson County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

1. The Jefferson County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Jefferson County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Jefferson County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Jefferson County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

• The Jefferson County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
• Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
• When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Jefferson County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jefferson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jefferson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

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

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Jefferson County Jail for a small monthly fee.  

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications
• Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
• Jefferson County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
• Legal research
• Medical requests
• Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Jefferson County Jail directly at 850-997-2287 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Jefferson County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Jefferson County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications and Entertainment
• Legal Research
• and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Jefferson County Jail directly at 850-997-2287 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Jefferson County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Jefferson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-997-2287 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Jefferson County?