Visiting an inmate at the Pinellas County jail is actually quite convenient. First you have to get a visitor ID. Go to Google and type “visit Pinellas county jail”. There you will see the video visitation website. Go there and apply for a visitor ID number. You can also do this by phone.

Then go to the “Video Visitation” page and click on “Click here to schedule a visit”. When you select the inmate you want to visit, the available times are displayed, and you can pick one. There are actually quite a few times available, which makes it convenient for the visitor. If the inmate has a job, obviously the times that the inmate is working are removed from the schedule.

The visits are up to 40 minutes long. You want to get there 10 minutes early. Each visitor goes to the check in desk, where they scan your drivers license. Then they assign you a terminal number. There is a phone receiver at the terminal, and the inmate is visible on the computer screen at the appointed time. No, you don’t get to be in the room with the inmate, or take them presents.

If you choose to do so, you can go online and add money to the inmate’s account, and the inmate can use the money to buy snacks and convenience  items, like tooth paste. There is also a terminal in the lobby of the visitation center where you can insert your credit card and add money to the inmate’s balance.

If you do have access to a computer, call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 7 days a week for assistance.

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 .

Three persons 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.

Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

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