Leon County Detention Facility

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Leon County Detention Facility

You can call the 1000-bed Leon County Detention Facility 24 hours a day for inmate information at 850-606-3500.

This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Leon County Detention Facility at 850-606-3500 for help.

Phone: 850-606-3500

Physical Address:
535 Appleyard Drive
Tallahasse, FL 32304

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Leon County
PO Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
Leon County Detention Facility
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, Florida 32316

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Leon County Detention Facility?

Looking for someone in the Leon County Detention Facility? The official inmate roster lets you search by name and review their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot. Or call the jail at 850-606-3500 and ask. The state also offers a wanted persons search covering Leon County and every county in Florida, along with online court records for participating counties.

Leon County Detention Facility Inmate Search

In Florida, including Leon County, pretrial release on reasonable conditions is a constitutional right for most people charged with a crime, except capital or life felonies where the proof is evident, or cases where no conditions can protect the community. Minor misdemeanors and traffic offenses frequently result in a notice to appear instead of bail. Most other bonds start from the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule.

Want to know an inmate’s bail? Call the Leon County Detention Facility at 850-606-3500. If you know the charge, the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 shows the minimum bond for each offense, although local circuits can require more. Certain serious charges mean the person must wait for a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours. Cash, surety, and property bonds are accepted, and release on personal recognizance is also possible.

With a licensed capacity of 1000 inmates, the Leon County Detention Facility is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida turn over at least 35-40% of their population every month. Another 25-30% turns over every 90 days and another 15-20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are generally facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county stay in custody at one of the Leon County facilities much longer.

Every year, Leon County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 20,900 offenders.

You can also view photos of the Leon County Detention Facility that we’ve collected over the years.

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About the Leon County Detention Facility

Leon County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Leon County Detention Facility is Tallahassee’s county jail, run by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office at 535 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304. The main number is (850) 606-3500. It opened in late 1993 with a rated capacity of 1,219 beds, and county planning documents show the average daily population has climbed well past 1,100 in recent years, most of them held on felony charges. The jail books people for every law enforcement agency in the county, so whether the arrest was made by a deputy, Tallahassee police, FSU or FAMU police, or state troopers, this is where the person is taken. Men and women are held here, both people awaiting trial and people serving county sentences of up to a year; anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent on to the Florida Department of Corrections.

If you are trying to find someone, start with the sheriff’s online inmate search. Anyone not released on bond sees a judge within 24 hours of arrest, as Florida Rule 3.130 requires. In Leon County, first appearance starts at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, in courtroom 2D of the Leon County Courthouse. Leon is part of Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit. Medical staff, including dentists and an obstetrician, work on site. Families with a health worry can leave a message on the medical line at (850) 606-3100 or the mental health line at (850) 606-3427. Classes, GED preparation, and reentry planning through the sheriff’s RISE Center are also available.

On bail: under Article I, Section 14 of the Florida Constitution, most people have a right to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital or life felonies where the proof is evident or the presumption great, and cases where no conditions can protect the community. For 2026, the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule (AOSC25-69) sets minimum amounts the jail uses before first appearance. The Second Circuit’s chief judge can set higher local amounts. The first appearance judge is not bound by the schedule, and some serious charges require seeing a judge before any release. People arrested for minor misdemeanors often get a notice to appear instead. For bond questions, call the releasing office at (850) 606-3526. You can pay a cash bond with a credit card, but you must bring the card and your ID to the releasing area in person. A licensed bail bond agent is the other option. The Florida Department of Financial Services says the premium on a state bond is 10% of the bail amount. A list of bondsmen is posted in the releasing lobby.

In-person visits are free and walk-in, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. (the last visits start at 4:00 and 7:00). Each visitor gets one 30-minute visit a day. Visitors must be 16 or older with valid ID. The dress code rules out underwire bras, halter tops, spaghetti straps, shorts or skirts above the knee, ripped jeans, see-through or body-fitted clothing, hats, and flip-flops. Paid video visits run through Securus. You can connect from home or go to the RISE Center or the Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library downtown, and children can join at the RISE Center with a parent. Check the full visitation rules before you go.

Personal letters don’t go to the jail. Address them with the person’s legal name and SPN number, c/o Securus Digital Mail Center – Leon County, PO Box 21947, Tampa, FL 33622-1947. Securus scans them onto the person’s tablet. Legal mail goes to PO Box 2278, Tallahassee, FL 32316. You can add money through JPay online or at (800) 574-5729, or at the cash-and-card kiosk in the jail lobby. The jail no longer takes deposits by mail or in the visitation lobby. Phones and tablets are provided by Securus, and calls to the Public Defender are free.

StarMetro buses stop on Appleyard Drive at the StarMetro offices next door. The Forest route (hourly) and the Live Oak route (every 45 minutes) both stop there on weekdays; check StarMetro route maps for weekend options. For warrants, Leon County has its own warrant search, which covers only first- and second-degree felony warrants. The FDLE wanted persons search covers the whole state, but not every warrant shows up in either one. Nearby on West Pensacola Street you’ll find a Marathon at 2752 W Pensacola St, another Marathon at 2415 Jackson Bluff Rd, Wendy’s at 3030 W Pensacola St, and Smalls Sliders at 2014 W Pensacola St.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Leon County Detention Facility

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Leon County Detention Facility. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Leon County Detention Facility include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 850-606-3500.

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Directions / Map to the Leon County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Leon County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Leon County Detention Facility in Tallahasse for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 850-606-3500 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Leon County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Leon County, Florida, see the Leon County Detention Facility Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Leon County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the RISE Center or Leroy Collins Leon County Library)
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Note: The Leon County Detention Facility does NOT have on-site video visits.  
You have to either visit remotely of from the RISE Center or the Leroy Collins Library.

RISE Center Address:
1375 Cross Creek Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Leroy Collins Library Address:
200 West Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week; on-site and remote.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SATURDAY No video sessions


Leon County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are $5.00 for 20 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Doctors and attorneys will be allowed to visit onsite Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
  • These visits will be conducted in the secured attorney rooms and will not be monitored or recorded.  
  • Attorneys will be allotted 60-minute visits and can block multiple times if needed.
  • These visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance with lobby staff.
  • All attorneys are advised to setup with securustech.net. 

Leon County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Leon County Detention Facility
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Leon County Detention Facility.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Leon County Detention Facility?

To visit an inmate in Leon County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Leon County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Leon County Detention Facility:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Leon County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Leon County Detention Facility's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Leon County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Leon County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Leon County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Leon County Detention Facility Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Leon County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Leon County Detention Facility Phone: 850-606-3500

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Leon County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 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 Leon County Detention Facility?

Leon County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the RISE Center or Leroy Collins Leon County Library)
VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Note: The Leon County Detention Facility does NOT have on-site video visits.  
You have to either visit remotely of from the RISE Center or the Leroy Collins Library.

RISE Center Address:
1375 Cross Creek Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Leroy Collins Library Address:
200 West Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week; on-site and remote.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
  • All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
TUESDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
THURSDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
SATURDAY No video sessions


Leon County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are $5.00 for 20 minutes.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Doctors and attorneys will be allowed to visit onsite Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
  • These visits will be conducted in the secured attorney rooms and will not be monitored or recorded.  
  • Attorneys will be allotted 60-minute visits and can block multiple times if needed.
  • These visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance with lobby staff.
  • All attorneys are advised to setup with securustech.net. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Leon County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility?

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



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



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online



Option 3 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Leon County Detention Facility

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

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Leon County Detention Facility
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 850-606-3500 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 Leon County Detention Facility.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Leon 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 Leon County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Leon County Detention Facility

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Leon County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Leon County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Leon County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Leon County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Leon County Detention Facility also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Leon County
PO Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Leon County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Leon County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
Leon County Detention Facility
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, Florida 32316

Postcards
The Leon County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Leon County Detention Facility also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center - Leon County
PO Box 21947
Tampa, FL 33622-1947


Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
The Leon County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Leon County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & SPN #
Leon County Detention Facility
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, Florida 32316

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Leon County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Leon County Detention Facility 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.    Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Leon County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Leon County Detention Facility follow these steps:

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Leon County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Leon County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility,
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 Leon County Detention Facility Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Leon 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 Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility,
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 Leon 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 Leon 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 Leon County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Leon County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility, 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 Leon County Detention Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility

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 Leon County Detention Facility 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 Leon County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-606-3500 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Leon County

What are the other City and County Jails in Leon County?

Leon County County Jails
Leon County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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This facility, known as "Leon County Detention Facility" is also known as Leon County Jail, Leon County Jail , Leon County Jail , Florida, Leon.

The Leon County Detention Facility serves the following cities and towns of Leon County: Tallahassee.