The situation is different at different jails. I am going to describe what happens at the Pinellas County Jail.

No you don’t get to go in a room and sit across from them, or give them a hug. You go into a room with a lot of other people, and you look at them in a video monitor, and talk to them on a phone handset. Hopefully you will be spaced from the other visitors, but if it’s a busy day, you will be elbow to elbow. Hopefully you and your inmate and hear each other, and not be distracted by the noise in the room.

The Video Visitation Center for all inmates is located at 14500 49th Street North in the Pinellas County Jail Administration Support Building. All visitors and their guests (including minors) must schedule visits no later than midnight the prior day. Same-day visits will not be accommodated. Reservations to visit inmates will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations will be accepted up to one week in advance. Reservations are taken 24 hours a day 7 days a week at www.PCSOWEB.com/Onlinevisitation. For assistance using the website or any technical issues please contact 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week for assistance.

Three people may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. No more than two adult visitors at one time. (Children must remain with adult)

Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted without an adult.
You must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid photo I.D. to make an appointment. All visitors must present a valid photo identification card (U.S.Govt. or State issued ID/Driver License) for admittance to the Video Visitation Center.

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Jury duty is not a big deal, and you can probably find a way to deal with it, but don’t just ignore a summons. You could create a big problem for yourself that could easily have been avoided.

Section 40.23 of the Florida Statutes states that “failure to attend as a juror upon being duly summoned may result in a fine not to exceed $100.” In addition to the fine, you may also face contempt proceedings which could result in the imposition of community service or other sanctions, including jail time.

Is jury duty mandatory in Florida?

Jury service is a necessary civic duty and is required by law. The goal of Florida law is that a jury be composed of a fair cross section of the community, working individuals, retirees, members of different sexes, as well as social backgrounds, to constitute a legal jury for the civil and criminal courts.

Can you delay jury duty in Florida?

As a matter of convenience, the Court will allow for a one-time postponement. You can defer your service up to six months out by visiting the court’s jury webpage and selecting a deferral date.

What are the best excuses for be excused from jury duty?