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

For inmates receiving mail in the Sumter County Detention Center 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. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Sumter County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Sumter 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 Sumter County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - [email protected]

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Sumter County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center

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

Sumter County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

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

For all Sumter County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Sumter County Detention Center, 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 Sumter County Detention Center

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 Sumter County Detention Center, then your inmate.
• Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Sumter 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.

How to Purchase Commissary or Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Sumter County

To purchase commissary online or deposit money in an Sumter County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Florida
• Choose Sumter County Detention Center
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate from the Sumter County Detention Center list.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction
  

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money or purchase commissary for your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send and/or spend. 
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:

• Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
• Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
• Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
• Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate or purchasing Commissary online in Sumter County, go to our Inmate Commissary Page or our Send Money to an Inmate Page for details.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Sumter County

To deposit money in an Sumter County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

• Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
• Choose Florida
• Choose Sumter County Detention Center
• View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
• Search for, then Select your inmate.
• Choose the amount to send.
• Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send. 

Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone:   912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Sumter County, go to our Send Money Page for details.