Address:
211 Eslinger Way
Sanford, FL 32773
Phone:
407-665-1200
Inmates at the Seminole County Jail, now that the COVID pandemic is waning, once again allows inmates to get visits from friends and loved ones. Visits are either on-site (no contact) at the facility, and/or using the video services of the third party company outlined below.
Call 407-665-1200 for inmate communication updates as schedules can change without much advance notice.
Seminole County Jail inmates are allowed one to two visits of 30 minutes each at the facility, and potentially no limit on the number of visits when using the home based video visitation service.
Rules, guidelines and schedules are listed on this page. Failure to adhere to them will result in your inmate and you losing your visitation privileges.
Seminole County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
Who Can Visit an Inmate in Seminole County Jail
Anyone over the age of 18, who has filled out the request for and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in this jail.
Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.
Call 407-665-3191 to ask specific questions about this policy or click here for any updates to this policy.
Seminole County Jail Visitation Dress Code
The Seminole County Jail staff reserves the right to turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit.
The best way to be sure the visit takes place is to dress as if you are meeting someone's grandmother for the first time.
The following types of clothing are also prohibited:
Call 407-665-3191 to ask specific questions about the Seminole County Jail Visitation Dress Code guidelines.
Seminole County Jail Visitation Tips, Rules and Guidelines
It is a felony to introduce any type of contraband to a jail in Florida. Do not bring anything other than what is noted.
Leave everything in your vehicle except your ID and one car key.
Exceptions:
Wheelchairs, crutches or oxygen –both are subject to being searched.
If you take a prescription medication you will be allowed to leave the visitation area to take it and return to visitation, but you cannot bring it into the jail.
For babies you may bring the following:
Two (2) diapers
Two (2) clear baby bottles or two (2) clear sipper cups for toddlers
Baby wipes in a clear plastic bag
An infant baby carrier, subject to search
One (1) set of infant clothing and One (1) non-quilted baby blanket to keep the infant warm
In addition:
Visitors under the age of 18 can only visit if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bring birth certificates or court documents that verify your relationship to the minor or the visit could be denied.
The following reasons could cause your current and future visitation privileges to be denied.
Attempting to provide outdated identification
Disobeying the dress code
The inmate declining your visit request
If the inmate is on disciplinary lock down visitation is suspended.
Yelling, cursing or becoming disruptive in any way
Showing disrespect to staff members
Not controlling your accompanying children
Trying to communicate with an inmate other than the one you are visiting
Standing, loitering, waving, yelling anywhere around the facility
Not remaining upright or your inmate not remaining in an upright position
Lewd conduct or inappropriate behavior by visitors or inmates
Being under the influence of, or impaired by drugs or alcohol, which could even result in your arrest and prosecution
The detection of contraband in your possession which also could also subject you to arrest and prosecution.
Visitation can be denied if you are not on the inmate’s visitation card. You may find out if you are on the Visitation Card by appearing at the facility and presenting a state issued picture identification with a current address.
To schedule a visit and meet with an inmate in Seminole County, either at-the-jail or remotely by video, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to schedule and visit with a Seminole County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, visitation using a rented tablet, how often and when you can visit and more, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your visits will be monitored, recorded and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case as anything discussed can be used against them in court.
Seminole County Jail uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.
Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.
For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Seminole County, check out our Inmate Bail Page.
If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Seminole County you may also be able to use allpaid.
Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Seminole County.
To communicate by text or email with an Seminole County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Seminole County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Seminole County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Seminole County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Seminole County.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Seminole 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 Seminole 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Seminole County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Seminole County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Seminole County.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Seminole County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Seminole County Jail.
