Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.
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To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.
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:
- Jefferson County Jail uses the services of HOMEWAV.
- Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639.
- Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Services for Jefferson County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Jefferson County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.
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 850-997-5094 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.
How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Jefferson County Florida or visiting an inmate at the jail
To visit or email an inmate in Jefferson County follow these steps:
- In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Jefferson County Jail uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
- Register and Sign Up Here.
- Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Jefferson County Jail inmate communication services.
- Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
- Then you just wait for your Jefferson County inmate to communicate.
How do you add Funds to your account?
- Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
- Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
- Click “Update”.
- Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).
Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Jefferson County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST
NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Jefferson County Jail will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.
For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Jefferson County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.
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.
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:
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.
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:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Florida, then select Jefferson County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
- NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Jefferson County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Jefferson County.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Jefferson County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail follow these steps:
- Select Florida, then select Jefferson County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
- Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Jefferson County.
- Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Jefferson County at any one time.
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Jefferson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Jefferson County.
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.
