Leon County Detention Facility Remote Inmate Video Visits

Leon County Detention Facility

Address:
535 Appleyard Drive
Tallahasse, FL 32304

Phone:

850-606-3500

Leon County Detention Facility - Remote Video Visitation with your Inmate

Leon County Detention Facility uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Leon County Detention Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Leon County Detention Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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

 

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons:

•    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the Leon County Detention Facility money.
•    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility.
•    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail.
•    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim.
•    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy.

Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Correct Solutions Group
Correct Pay
Ctel
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Canteen
Inmate Sales
iwebvisits
JailATM
Jpay
Gettingintouch (netvisit)
NCIC
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tiger Services
Visitel
In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom.

Leon County Bail Bond Information

Because Leon County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Leon County Detention Facility at 850-606-3500, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Leon County Detention Facility or the Leon County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Leon County Detention Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Leon County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Leon County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Leon County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

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 & Inmate SPN number
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 AmazonBarnes & 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 & Inmate SPN number
Leon County Detention Facility
Post Office Box 2278
Tallahassee, Florida 32316


 

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.


 

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.


 

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.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Leon County Detention Facility

To send a text or email message to a Leon County inmate, do the following:

Leon County Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Leon County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Leon County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Leon County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Leon County Detention Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Leon County Detention Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Leon County Detention Facility, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Leon County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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