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Three Types of Video Visits

At Facility

These visits are when you go to your facility and sit at a video visit station in the lobby. Your loved one or friend will be on a video visit station in their pod.

From Computer

At select facilities families and friends can have video visits from their own personal computers in the comfort of their own homes. You will need the following equipment to do a video visit from home:

• A computer.
• A webcam and a microphone, or a computer with these components built in (most laptops have these built in).
• An internet browser. Internet browsers Safari 4 and higher, or Firefox 7 and higher, are strongly recommended. Using other browsers may not load the page appropriately in order to begin your visit. We are not responsible for technical problems or issues that may arise from using an unsupported browser.
• For the best visit experience you should use headphones, but they are not required.
• High speed internet (DSL or Cable) connection (dial up and satellite are not supported).

From Android Device

Video visits go mobile with our Visit Now Android app. At select facilities families and friends can have video visits from their own Android devices.

How to Schedule a Visit

Free video visit policy.

Free visits are a benefit for the inmate and are credited to the  inmate’s account. Therefore the inmate is the only one who  can book a free visit . This allows the inmate at your facility full control of whom they want to use their free visit with. There are also advanced scheduling rules that control the timeframe that a free visit can be booked. These rules vary by facility. If an inmate books a visit outside this timeframe, they will not be allowed to use a free visit.

• Book the visit with their Friends & Family.
• Suggest a visit with their Friends & Family. The Friends & Family must have no prepaid funds on their account at the time they confirm the suggested time. The inmate’s free visit will then be deducted.
• Confirm a suggested visit from their friends and family. The Friends & Family must have no prepaid funds on their account at the time the inmate confirms the visit. The inmate’s free visit will then be deducted from their free visit allowance.

The only way Friends & Family can use a free visit is by suggesting a visit with the inmate. If the inmate has a free visit available and there are no prepaid funds on the Friends & Family account at the time the inmate confirms, the free visit will be deducted from inmate’s account.

What Services Are Available At My Facility?

Select your facility below, available services:.

• Phone & Voicemail
• Video Visit at Facility
• Video Visit from Home

• Photo Sharing
• Tablets Your inmate has access to tablets. Make a deposit to their account so they have more ways to be productive, and you have more ways to stay connected.
• Verification Required

What is Telmate Verified?

If you are asked to be Telmate Verified it means your facility requires verification of your identity prior to acceptance of inmates' calls. The purpose of verification is to ensure inmates are not connecting with inappropriate people on the outside. The verification process is simple and can be completed before or after creating an account.

To be verified, you can make a deposit , schedule a visit or download and complete the Telmate Verified form .

Did you know…

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, inmates who

maintain strong relationships

with friends and family, greatly reduce their risk of recidivism.

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How to Schedule a Visit Using Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA)

VSA allows Friends and Family to schedule visits from a variety of web enabled devices including computer, smartphone and tablet. Get familiar with our visiting guidelines and make sure you are approved to visit before using VSA. If it’s your first time using VSA, you’ll need to claim your account before you can schedule a visit.

Schedule visits at the time designated for the institution listed below.

Northern Region VSA request period will open from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Northern region:

• California Correctional Center
• Central California Women’s Facility
• California Health Care Facility
• California Medical Facility
• California State Prison – Sacramento
• California State Prison – Solano
• Folsom State Prison
• High Desert State Prison
• Mule Creek State Prison
• Pelican Bay State Prison
• Sierra Conservation Center
• San Quentin State Prison
• Valley State Prison

Central Region VSA request period will open from 6:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Central region:

• Avenal State Prison
• California Correctional Institution
• California Men’s Colony
• California State Prison – Corcoran
• Correctional Training Facility
• Kern Valley State Prison
• North Kern State Prison
• Pleasant Valley State Prison
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison – Corcoran
• Salinas Valley State Prison
• Wasco State Prison

Southern Region VSA request period will open from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Central region:

• California City Correctional Facility
• Calipatria State Prison
• Centinela State Prison
• California Institution for Men
• California Institution for Women
• California Rehabilitation Center
• California State Prison – Los Angeles County
• Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
• Ironwood State Prison
• Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

The request period begins eight days prior to the visitation day and closes five days prior to the visitation day. See the table below for examples.

• Friends and Family (also referred to as visitor) go to the visitor website and click Claim Account .

• Type your First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth.    

• Add and confirm your Email Address . Select Next.

• Complete the remaining fields with all Personal Information . Click on the checkbox to run the robot test. Review the information and when you are ready, select the checkbox to verify that all information is correct, and then click the Finish button.

• Once your account is created, you will receive your Visitor ID . It is very important to write down the number, print the summary page, or take a screenshot of the following screen for your records.

• Look for an email from [email protected] with your temporary password .

• Starting from the visitor website, sign into your account with your temporary password. You will then be required to change your password. Enter and confirm a new password, and then click Update .

• Once your password has been successfully reset, the Home page of the visitor website will be displayed with any upcoming visits, a list of associated (approved) inmate names, and any canceled visits. 

Claiming Your Account – Mobile Device

• Friends and Family (also referred to as visitor) go to the Visitation Scheduling website and click Claim Account .

• Type your First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth.  Click Next .

• Add and confirm your Email Address . Select Next .

• The Address Information screen will display (showing California).  Click Next.

• You will then be required to set your password. Enter and confirm a new password, and then click Next .

A confirmation email with login information is sent from [email protected] .  

• Review policies and then click Accept Policies and Submit.   

• From the Registration Successful screen, select New Visit to go directly to scheduling a visit. Or select Main Menu to schedule a new visit, display upcoming visits, view history, and manage account settings. 

You can organize your account by going to the My Account menu where you can manage your email address, password, inmates, and visitor groups.   

You can organize your account by going to the Main Menu and selecting Account Settings . From here you can manage your password, personal information (email address), visitors, and inmates.  

• Login to the Friends and Family visitor website with your visitor ID or email and password.

• The Visitation Scheduling Home page displays:
• Upcoming visits
• Canceled Visits
• My Inmates (approved list)

• Click on the Visit link next to the inmate’s name from the My Inmates list to schedule a visit with them. 

• Choose Visitor (select yourself) or select multiple Visitors (additional visitors must be approved to visit). A visitor can send another approved visitor a friend request via the Manage Visitor Groups option under the My Account Menu. This means both visitors would be able to visit the same inmate together.  Both visitors must be approved to visit the inmate.
• Click Next .
• Select available Date from calendar.

• Select the Visitation Location (Facility and Video Station location) and the Time of Day.  Click Search.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because institutions are currently offering a variety of video visit options, it is recommended to select No Preference to show all available visits for all visitation centers at an institution.   

For example, institutions may be providing In Person Only visits, Internet Only visits, or a hybrid of In Person and Internet visits.  The available days for in person visits may also vary per institution.  

• Select the desired time slot from the displayed options.  Only available times will display.

• Review visit information and click Confirm .
• Type of Visit – Internet Video Visit or Face to Face Visit
• Date, Time, Location (map will display for Face-to-Face Visit)
• Inmate name
• Visitor name, Relationship
• Visitation Policies
• Once the visit is confirmed, a unique confirmation number is added and a confirmation email will be sent to you with visit information.  

• Schedule another visit
• Return Home
• Print Summary
• Cancel Visit

Schedule A New Visit

• Click English or Spanish

• Login to the Visitation Scheduling website with your visitor ID or email address and password.

• The Visitation Scheduling Home page displays.

• To see a list of previously scheduled visits, click on the Upcoming Visits link.  From this screen you can schedule a new visit.  Click on the New Visit button to add a new visit.

• You can also schedule a new visit from the Main Menu by selecting Schedule a New Visit . 

• A list of all approved visitors will display (or select the button on the bottom left to request a visitor be added).  Select a Visitor(s) from the Available column by using the green arrow to move them to the Attending column .  Click Confirm Visitors .

• Select the applicable inmate name and then click the Confirm Inmate button.

• Use the drop-down menu to select the applicable inmate/visitor relationship. Click Confirm Relations .

• Select the Visitation Center. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Because institutions are currently offering a variety of video visit options, it is recommended to select No Preference to show all available visits for all visitation centers at an institution.

For example,  institutions may be providing In Person only visits, Internet Only visits, or a hybrid of In Person and Internet visits.  The available days for in person and internet visits may vary by institution.

• Select an available visit date from the Calendar (displayed in white). Click Confirm Date .

NOTE: Depending on which day you select will determine whether In Person or Internet visit time slots will be displayed on the next screen after clicking Confirm Date .

• Select the desired Time from the list.  Only available time slots will display.  Click the Confirm Time button

• Review the details of your reserved visit.

• Click Edit to change a visit. Select the field to be changed (Inmate, Visitor, Date, Time, or Location) and click Edit .  You will be re-directed back to the applicable area to make the change.  It is important to note, if you need to change an inmate name, visitor name, date or time while making a visitation appointment, it must be done before selecting the Agree and Reserve button .   Otherwise, you will need to cancel the visit and reschedule the visit.

14. Click on the Review Policies button to see the Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and Facility Policies.

• Click Agree & Reserve to confirm the visit.  A unique confirmation number is added and a confirmation email will be sent to you with visit information.  

Once a visit has been scheduled, the Upcoming Visits screen allows you to:

• Edit a visit
• Cancel a visit
• Add a New Visit

Once a visit is confirmed, you can only add/remove visitors.   If you need to change an inmate name, visitor name, date, or time, you must first cancel the visit and then reschedule it.  

• To add or remove a visitor from an already confirmed visit, click View Upcoming from either the Visit Summary screen or the Main Menu screen.    

2. Select the visit that needs to be changed.  Click Edit . You will be re-directed back to the Visit Summary screen. 

• Click Edit Visitors. Use the green and red arrows in the center of the screen to add or remove approved visitors to your existing visit. Click Confirm Visitors .   

• The updated Visit Summary screen will display with visitor changes. Click Agree & Reserve to reconfirm the visit with updated visitors. This example shows the visit was modified to reflect two visitors.

CDCR inmates are allowed one free video visit per month with Friends and Family.  Quotas (number of visits inmates get per day/week/month) are determined by CDCR and are configured into the visitation scheduling system. When a visit is canceled, the quota for that inmate is automatically reset.

• Friends and Family can go the visitor website to cancel a scheduled visit. 
• To cancel a visit from the visitor website, click on the Cancel Visit link on the Home page.

• Confirm the cancellation by clicking Yes or No.

• The visit status is updated to Canceled and is displayed on the Visitor Home Page. In addition, a cancellation email will be sent your email account confirming the cancellation.

CDCR inmates and visitors are allowed one free video visit per 30 days with Friends and Family.  Quotas (number of allowed per day/week/month) are determined by CDCR. When a visit is canceled, the quota for that inmate/visitor is automatically reset.

• Friends and Family can go the Visitation Scheduling website to cancel a scheduled visit. 
• From the Upcoming Visits screen, select the applicable visit to be canceled and click the Cancel button. 

• Confirm the cancellation by clicking Cancel Visit .

• The visit status is updated to Canceled . In addition, a cancellation email will be sent your email account confirming the cancellation.

Look for an email from WebEx with details for how to join your video visit.

For more information on “How to Use WebEx to Join a Video Visit”, you can also refer to CDCR’s Web Site:

Join your video visit from your computer, mobile device, phone, or a video conferencing system. You may pick the one that works best for you. All video visits are secure. The communication is encrypted and CDCR processes ensure that approved visitors are validated and only those approved visitors may join the visit. 

For technical assistance with VSA, contact the Visiting Sergeant or Lieutenant of the institution you wish to visit .

DO NOT contact GTL for technical assistance.

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Pinellas County Jail Inmate Visitation

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Address: 14400 49th Street North Clearwater, FL 33762-2877 Phone: 727-464-6415

Schedule a Visit with an Inmate at the Pinellas County Jail

The Pinellas County Jail believes in the importance of their inmates having an opportunity to have visits from family and friends. When an inmate is released he or she needs to return home, and closeness to their family is one of the strongest reasons that keeps them from getting in trouble again.

One way that Pinellas County Jail is able to accomplish this is with on-site visitation, and video visitation using GTL / Viapath .

The benefits of inmate visitation are:

• It keeps inmates happy.
• Allows the inmates to stay in touch with friends, family and children.
• It is used as a way to control bad behavior, as inmates could lose this privilege if they act out.

For more information on scheduling visits, call the facility at 727-464-6415 , sign up with GTL / Viapath , or scroll down for a complete section of Visiting Hours, Signing up and Registering with GTL / Viapath , and Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, including dress codes, rules and guidelines.

Inmate Visiting Hours at the Pinellas County Jail

Pinellas county jail 'at-the-jail' or 'remotely-from-home'  inmate video visitation schedule, registration & guidelines.

14400 49th Street North Clearwater, FL 33762-2877 727-464-6842

• You will also need to download software to do this. Software for Windows | How to download the Software instructional video . Software for Macs | How to download the Software instructional video .
• If you have an Android Device, you can do all of this on your phone .
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.
• All visits are 40 minutes long. You must check in within the first 20 minutes of the start time or the visit will be cancelled.
• 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.
• Three people may visit; one adult with two children – or – two adults with one child. Children must remain with adult.
• No more than two adult visitors at one time. 
• To visit 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.

For Attorneys Only:    Scheduling & Creating a Visitation Account . Link to the Attorney Registration .

Family & friends visitation schedule, pinellas county jail (on-a-mobile-bus) inmate video visitation schedule.

727-464-6842

• Visitors wishing to visit with an inmate on the Mobile Visitation Bus, as opposed to at the jail or remotely from home must use the same registration instructions as above. 
• For assistance using the website or any technical issues please call 727-464-6842 between the hours of 10:00AM to 4:30PM - 7 days a week for assistance.

For your convenience, the Mobile Visitation Bus will be at the following locations on the days specified below:

Mondays & Wednesdays - Location #1 James B. Sanderlin Family Center 2335 22nd Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Tuesdays - Location #2 North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex 900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Clearwater, FL 33755

Thursdays - Location #3 Tarpon Springs Police Department 444 South Huey Avenue Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Fridays - Location #4 Greater Ridgecrest YMCA 1801 119th Street Largo, FL 33778

Mobile Bus Visitation Schedule

Video visitation with an inmate in the pinellas county jail, pinellas county jail offers video visitation for inmates using the services of gtl, aka viapath techologies, in order to schedule and then visit an inmate using gtl you need to first register with gtl ..

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Pinellas County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: S ign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit. For on-site video visits:  Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register , at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call  855-208-7349  during the following hours: 6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or  7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit. Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

Visit an Inmate by Video in the Pinellas County Jail

Can i visit an inmate in pinellas county jail custody.

Yes, Pinellas County Jail, as well as all jails, allows you to visit an inmate.

By federal law, every jail must make provisions for offenders in custody, whether they are pretrial or convicted and sentenced, to receive visits from friends or family. 

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Before visiting, your inmate will have to have put you on an ‘inmate visitor’s list.' Jails can limit this approved list to as few as five people to as many as twenty.

The jail will most likely run a targeted background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

There are three different types of visitation: •    Video visitation  •    In-person non-contact visitation •    Contact visitation

For security and staffing reasons, many jails have switched to video visitation only. Video visitation, also referred to as remote visitation, is monitored and recorded by the facility. Video visits can either take place using kiosks in the jail’s lobby, from your computer at home, or using an app on your phone.

Most jails, now that the COVID pandemic is behind us, have gone back to ‘in-person non-contact visitation’ even if they have also retained the video visitation programs. In-person visitation takes place in a booth of sorts, with a thick plastic shield separating the inmate and their visitor. Communication is done using old-fashioned telephone receivers like you see in phone booths.

Contact visitation between inmates and visitors in jails is rare. New York is one state that allows this. In a few other states, inmates who have been sentenced for non-violent offenses and are close to being released, may sometimes be allowed contact visits with special permission. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit.

Contact visits are also often allowed between inmates and their lawyer, law enforcement officials, and clergy. The downside of any contact visit is that before returning to their units, inmates must undergo a full strip search, which is demoralizing and invasive.

Can I visit an inmate in state prison custody?

Yes, prisons allow you to visit an inmate. Every state has their own limits on the minimum amount of time an inmate is allowed to have for visits from friends or family, however in federal prison, inmates are allowed a minimum of four hours per month.

Once an offender is sentenced to prison, your inmate will have to fill out a document listing you as an approved visitor. If you are not on this list you will not be allowed to visit.

The prison will then run a background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

Most prisons allow anywhere from ten to twenty approved visitors per inmate, however each visit is limited to no more than four visitors at a time, children included. The list is compiled by the inmate.

Prisons have always allowed contact visits. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit. Some state prisons allow inmates and their visitor to hold hands, as long as the hands are on the table where the guards can see them.

However, given the ongoing problem of contraband - namely drugs and tobacco - being smuggled into the prisons by visitors, even the state prisons are moving to non-contact and video visitation. One way the visitors pass drugs to inmates is when they kiss. The drugs, wrapped in a small balloon, are then swallowed by the inmate who passes them through their digestive system later in the privacy of their cell.

What are the scheduled Inmate visitation times at the Pinellas County Jail?

The jail visitation times change often.  It is advisable to contact the Pinellas County Jail before planning your visit by calling 727-464-6415 .

If the visit is taking place at the Pinellas County Jail, whether in-person or by video, you will have to schedule the day and time with the jail.

Video visitation times from your home are much more flexible, often because you are not utilizing on of the few terminals in the jail lobby, and because the companies that handle the video visitation for the jail are providing inmates with hand-held computers, in addition to the video terminals they have in their units. 

We try to keep up with the visitation schedules for Pinellas County Jail, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the schedule, you will find it on the top of this page.

How often can an inmate get visits?

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility, including Pinellas County Jail, gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   

Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Some jails require you to make an appointment one week in advance. Others require no appointment and work off the principle of ‘first come, first served’.

Every jail is different, and schedules can change; sometimes due to an emergency, the visit can be cancelled without notice, the moment you arrive at the jail.

Pinellas County Jail Visitation

We try to keep up with the visitation policies and schedules for Pinellas County Jail, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on the top of this page.

How long is a typical jail inmate’s visit?

An inmate visit can range from 15 minutes to an hour in length. We try to keep up with the visitation information for Pinellas County Jail, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on this page.

Typically, even though an inmate’s visit has a time limit, if you are visiting remotely from your home computer or cell phone, visits can be scheduled led back-to-back, so that even though your visit may have to start and stop every 15-30 minutes, you could visit with each other for hours at a time.

Keep in mind that video visits of this type do have a fee, as you are paying a third-party company. Prices fluctuate, based both on the company and the jail’s policy, but they typically cost about $0.30+- per minute.

How many people can visit an inmate at a jail or prison at one time?

Every jail makes its own policies regarding how many people can visit an inmate at one time. 

The factors that decide on the number of visitors are: 1.    How many people can fit into the visitation area comfortably. 2.    How many staff can oversee the visitation area. 3.    The more people visiting an inmate the more likely that if there is an argument, it is harder to control.

Most jails limit the number of visitors to no more than three or four, with a maximum of two of them being adults.

When doing a video visit from home, there is no limit on how many people can take part in a visit.

What are the inmate visitation rules for Pinellas County Jail?

Every jail and every prison have their own unique set of rules that must be followed when visiting an inmate, but in general, these are the guidelines:

Most important, you must first be on the inmate's approved visitation list that they create. •    Expect to have a background check done. •    Expect to be searched, go through a metal detector or pass a drug sniffing dog. •    You must be at least 18 years of age.  •    You must have a valid, government issued photo ID. •    Recently released inmates are either not allowed or must wait 6-12 months before being approved. •    Felons must get special permission. •    Children are allowed but must be with parent(s) or legal guardian. Birth certificate(s) or other legal proof is mandatory. •    Often babies are not allowed, but if they are, you will be allowed one diaper, one bottle and one teething ring, and maybe a baby carrier. •    Parents must be always in control of children. •    You must stay seated at all times. •    You cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. •    No arguments, loud voices or fighting allowed. •    No cell phones or any electronic equipment allowed. •    No cigarettes, drugs, lighters allowed. •    No purses, handbags or backpacks allowed. •    No weapons allowed. •    It is likely that your ID and your car key will be the only things allowed on the visit.

What are the inmate visitation dress codes for Pinellas County Jail?

In general, all jails and prisons are the same when it comes to dress codes and what you are NOT allowed to wear to a visit. The Pinellas County Jail is no different.

Jails and prisons don’t want you wearing anything too revealing or too gangster. Here are some of the other types of clothing NOT allowed: •    Shorts •    Short skirts or dresses •    Long skirts or wrap around skirts •    Sleeveless clothing •    Low cut shirts or dresses. •    Underwire bras •    Skirts or dresses with slits. •    Sweats or leggings. •    Tank tops or wife beater shirts. •    Excess jewelry •    Hats or headbands •    See-through clothing •    Pajamas •    Sunglasses •    Wigs or toupees •    Uniforms or scrubs •    Heels over 1”

What can I bring to visit an inmate in Pinellas County Jail?

In general, the only thing you can bring into an inmate in a jail is either your ID and your car key, or if they have lockers, you can bring in the locker key. 

Prisons are a different story. Typically, prisons have vending machines in the visitation area and allow visitors to bring in a clear plastic purse with coins in it, usually totaling no more than $40.00.

What do I have to wear when visiting an inmate?

Refer to the answer above that explains the dress codes, but in general, if want to know what to wear to visit someone in jail, imagine you are visiting someone’s grandmother for the first time… wear that outfit.

Can we hold hands, hug or kiss during inmate visits?

There are no jails in the United States that allow contact visits as a matter of regular policy, except for jails in the state of New York. Thus, the concept of holding hands, kissing or hugging is not relevant.

On the other hand, prisons do allow contact visitors from friends and family. When this is the case, a brief kiss or hug (or handshake) is allowed at the start of the visit and the end of the visit. Holding hands above the table is sometimes allowed in prisons, but not in jails.

Can friends visit inmates in Pinellas County Jail, or just family?

By law, every inmate is entitled to a visitor, whether family or friend. The only exception to that is youths that are being held in secure juvenile detention centers. The only people allowed to visit them are parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and in some cases, siblings.

In addition, they are also allowed visits from probation officers, lawyers and their caseworkers.

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 Pinellas County Jail 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 .

What is a conjugal visit?

A conjugal visit is a visit where the inmate is allowed to spend anywhere from several hours to a full weekend with their spouse. These visits are private, not recorded, and take place in a building, and an area of the prison away from the general population.

The purpose of the conjugal visit is to keep the inmate’s relationship with their spouse strong. Some conjugal visits also include the inmate’s children. A swing set and other recreational activities are available for the children to keep occupied.

There are no jails in the United States where conjugal visits are allowed, however the state prisons in California, Connecticut, Washington and New York all allow conjugal visits.

To be eligible, you need to be married, in good standing with the prison, have taken courses that prepare the inmates for these type of visits, and other requirements.

What jails or prisons allow conjugal visits?

Only California, Connecticut, Washington and New York state prisons allow conjugal visits. There are no jails in the United States that allow conjugal visits.

Other countries are much more liberal and some even allow prostitutes to visit the inmates on a weekly basis.

What can I do to appeal if my inmate visits are suspended?

An inmate can get their visitation privileges suspended for their behavior both because of their interactions with staff and inmates, or disobeying policy, or because of their behavior during visitation.

A visitor can get their visitation privileges suspended due to their behavior during an inmate visit or if they violate any of the rules and regulations of inmate visits and/or other jail policies such as mail, phone, email, etc.

If either the inmate or their visitor disagrees with the suspension of their visitation privileges, they need to write a letter explaining their position to the Jail Warden, County Sheriff or the Captain in charge of the facility’s visitation.

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The letter should contain the following: •    Inmate’s full name they were booked under and their  Inmate ID# (booking #, etc.). If you know the Unit # and cell #, write that as well. •    The visitor’s (you) full name, Identification Card number (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.), home address, telephone number and email address. •    Explanation of what occurred that led to the suspension, including the date, time, who was the staff member present, whether it was a face-to-face visit or video visit. •    Why do you believe the suspension was unwarranted. •    A full-blown apology if it was accidental. •    Why it’s important to the inmate to continue visitation. •    What type of suspension you agree to if it happens again.

You should also offer to come to the jail and present your case face-to-face if they are open to the request. It is harder to turn down a person when they are directly in front of you, asking for your help.

In situations like this it is always best to keep the correspondence cordial, professional and detailed. Do not attack the staff member personally. It is always possible that the staff member was having a bad day or was still feeling anxiety or anger from dealing with a previous issue.

Being a correctional officer in a jail or prison is a very difficult thing. They have be ‘on guard’ against physical attacks, manipulations, lies and really bad behavior at all times. They are ‘the enemy’ and they know it. By putting yourself in their shoes when writing or requesting a suspension be reconsidered, goes a long towards a final resolution that you will be pleased with.

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In most jails it is required that you fill out a visitation application prior to visiting an inmate. You also have to be approved to be a visitor by the inmate. Even when visiting by video, you will need to give your personal information which includes your driver’s license or state ID number. 

The jail will use this information to do a quick background check on you to see if you have a criminal history or have any outstanding active warrants.

It is most likely that you will also be asked on the application form if you have ever been arrested, been convicted, or spent time in the Pinellas County Jail. If the answer is yes, they will want details, dates, etc.   If you lie about this and get caught, you will lose your right to visits for a period.  This is usually between one year and indefinitely.

If you are a convicted felon, you will have to apply directly to the sheriff. If you are a spouse, child or parent, you have a pretty good chance of getting approved than if you are just a friend. On the other hand, on rare occasions, some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow felons to visit.

If you recently did time in Pinellas County Jail, it is most likely that you will not be approved for a visit for a period of six to twelve months, starting on the day of your release. It is rare, but some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow previous inmates to visit, even if your previous conviction was for a misdemeanor.

What if I have a criminal record and the inmate is my child, can I still visit?

As explained in the previous answer, there are generally multiple hoops you must jump through in order to be approved to visit an inmate, if you have a criminal record, specifically if you are a convicted felon, or have recently spent time as an inmate in the Pinellas County Jail.

However, if you are a parent of a child in jail, that is one of the rare times that the jail will make an exception and allow you to visit.

Can a juvenile in jail or detention get visits?

Juvenile visits are limited to parents, legal guardians and grandparents. Sometimes siblings are allowed, but this is not always the case. If the caseworker or staff of the facility believe that it's in the best interests of the resident to have siblings visit, it will be approved.

Can children visit inmates in Pinellas County Jail?

Most jails will allow inmates to receive visits from their children, however if the child is under age 18, they will need to be accompanied by an adult. Further the adult must be able to legally prove their relationship to the child using either a valid birth certificate, adoption papers or paperwork that proves they are the legal guardian.

If there is a ‘no contact’ order in place in which the inmate has lost their parental rights, and this is not disclosed to the jail, then the inmate may lose visitation rights with other visitors or lose other privileges within the jail, as this is a violation of the law.

Because the presence of children can be a distraction for inmates during visitation, and children require a certain number of things (toys, etc.) to keep them busy, many jails are now setting apart certain days, usually on the weekends, for children to visit.

Children also have to be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Pinellas County Jail regarding child visits, call 727-464-6415 to speak to a staff member.

Are babies allowed to visit inmates at the Pinellas County Jail?

Most jails do allow babies to visit. They will require a birth certificate. And given the baby’s needs, they allow the parent to bring in extra items to the visitation room; an extra diaper, a few wipes, a clear bottle with fluid, a pacifier and a baby carrier, for example.

There are some jails however that never allow babies in the visiting room. The cutoff age is usually about two years old.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Pinellas County Jail regarding baby or infant visits, call 727-464-6415 to speak to a staff member.

How do I check to see if I have a criminal record?

Most people already know if they have a criminal record. Sometimes they do, but it does not show up on a background check. This is usually because the person has undergone a name change at some point, or the name was misspelled when the data was entered by the court. 

The best place (and least expensive) for the most comprehensive nationwide website to find out if you have a criminal record is privaterecords.net , and they only cost $1.00 for 7-day trial.  

Visitation Approval for Pinellas County Jail

Pinellas county jail requires all visitors to fill out an application prior to your visiting an inmate..

• Carefully fill out the application. Incomplete paperwork is cause for denial.
• Honesty, especially regarding past criminal convictions, probation etc., is important. These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied.
• GTL requires detailed verification before allowing you to use their services.

'At Home' Video Visitation

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• Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in Pinellas County Jail.
• Visitation applicants in in Pinellas County must sometimes submit to a background check. Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.
• Call 727-464-6415 to ask specific questions about this policy or click here for any updates to this policy.
• It is likely that the Pinellas County Jail will deny visitation to anyone with a past felony conviction regardless of probation/parole status. Call 727-464-6415 prior to arriving for the specific jail guideline regarding your legal status.
• If you are a co-defendant with the inmate in a pending case, your visit will be denied.
• If you and the inmate are under a court order to have no contact with each other, your visit will be denied.
• The Pinellas County Jail reserves the right to deny any person the right to enter the jail it chooses and for any reason.

NOTE: GTL, the Pinellas County Jail visitation service, will need to verify that you say who you claim to be prior to giving you permission to use their services online or at the jail lobby kiosk. This will require uploading your driver's license or other state issued ID.

Pinellas County Jail Visitation Dress Code

The pinellas county jail staff will turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit..

• Remote Visits are monitored by the jail.
• If you are dressed inappropriately your visit will be shut off.
• 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. 

General Clothing Do's & Don'ts for Remote Visitation * Wear clothes that are not revealing. * Don't wear see-through material. * Have all undergarments covered (males and females) and avoid a lot of cleavage. * Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh. * Sleeves should be at least half-way to your elbow. * The following types of clothing are also prohibited: * Clothing promoting gang affiliation. * Anything displaying drugs, weapons or profanity. * Clothing depicting anything obscene.

Pinellas County Jail Visitation Tips, Rules and Guidelines

Jail visits are conducted on a televised screen from another location.

Click here to register an account and be able to schedule visits online.

To schedule an appointment for the video visitation center or mobile visitation call (727) 464-6842 seven days a week between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. 

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and guardians must provide proof of their guardianship.

Leave all personal belongings, except for your state ID in your vehicle.

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Pinellas County Jail 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.

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in Pinellas County

Pinellas County Jail uses a service called allpaid  (also known as GovPay Now ) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Depositing Commissary Money Online for an Inmate in Pinellas County Jail

How to send a text or email message to an inmate in pinellas county jail.

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

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

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Pinellas County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pinellas County Jail follow these steps:

• Register here  to create an account with icaregifts  for Pinellas County.

• Choose Florida, then Pinellas County Jail, 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 Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 Pinellas County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page  for Pinellas County.

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Pinellas County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our  Tablet Rental  Page.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Trust Account in Order to Purchase Prepaid Calling Cards, Phone Calling Time or Commissary

To Deposit Money in an inmate's account follow these steps:

• Create a ConnectNetwork account  
• Select your inmate, and add to them to your account,
• Deposit money into his or her commissary account.

**NOTE** GTL is in a transition merging into a new company called ViaPath Technologies .

• Deposit options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone 877-650-4249 , and online .
• Mobile-friendly deposit options are available via their app.
• Deposits and payments made through automated channels (ConnectNetwork Website, Mobile App, Toll Free Phone, or Kiosk at the jail) are transmitted to the facility within one business day.
• Deposits that are mailed are processed the next business day after they are received by GTL.
• Inmate can choose how to spend the funds you deposit.

All the information you need to understand depositing money into an inmate's trust fund, specifically for phone calls, but also for Commissary, in Pinellas County, can be found on our Send Money  Page.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Pinellas County Jail Inmates

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Pinellas County Jail, check out our  Visit Inmate  Page.

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Pinellas County Jail by Phone

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit   -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail   -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Pinellas County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Pinellas County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our  Inmate Phones  Page .

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You will now be REQUIRED to upload a visitor image of yourself, to include the front and back of the identification used to register to visit.

• If you are already a registered visitor, you would need to update your existing visitor profile by clicking  MY ACCOUNT  and then  CHANGE IDENTIFICATION INFO .
• Moblie Version -  ACCOUNT SETTINGS  and then  PERSONAL INFORMATION . Save and continue until you reach the page to add photos.

Please keep your phone number and email address up to date in order to contact you.

All personal visits are recorded and monitored.

Only one "no show" is permitted. Additional "no shows" will result in a restriction of visitation privilages.

CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK  for the  Facility Visitation Policies

   *Attention Professional Internet Visitors*

 Photo identification will be required when registering, please include an image of yourself, your identification, and for the back photo a picture of your work identification (for ex. Bar Card)

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office shall allow professional visitors (attorneys) to sign in and conduct video visitations remotely. If you are a professional visitor and would like to request access to conduct video visitations remotely, please follow the directions here,  How To Create A Professional Visitor Account For Video Visitation.pdf , to create an account. After your account has been created and you have received a verification that your account has been approved, please view the document here,  How To Schedule A Professional Visit In Video Visitation.pdf , to schedule a video visitation session. Once your account has been identified as professional in our video visitation system, your sessions will not be recorded or monitored.

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Visitation Scheduling

It’s now easier and more convenient than ever to schedule a visit with your loved one at a facility.

With our Visitation Scheduling service, you can choose the date and time for a visit, and get registered as an approved visitor—all in advance through our website.

Visitation Scheduling services are FREE and can be used to schedule:

• traditional visits in face-to-face booths at the facility
• video visits from home on your mobile phone or computer
• video visits from stations at the facility

Please note: These services can vary by facility and are not available at all locations.

How It Works

• Check to see if your inmate’s facility offers visitation scheduling.
• If scheduling is offered at the facility, go to www.gtlvisitme.com . Register yourself and all visitors participating in the visitations.
• Select the facility where your loved one is located.
• Search for your inmate, and add them.
• Click “Schedule” to begin the scheduling process.

What it Costs

Visitation scheduling services are free!

Please note that there may be fees for conducting select visit types such as video visitations . Any visitation fees will be outlined during the scheduling process and if required, your payment information will be requested to complete the scheduling process.

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Online Scheduling for Video Visitation/Scheduling for Face to Face Visitation

Effective Monday, January 9, 2023 , in-person visits at the Correctional Treatment Facility (CTF) and face-to-face visits at the Central Detention Facility (CDF) will resume for all residents and visitors according to scheduling services provided by DOC Operations Team. 

COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required for DOC residents and visitors. 

The Video Visitation Center will be CLOSED on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 2022. 

The video visitation center will be open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on new year’s day, sunday, january 1, 2023. , beginning monday, july 19, 2021 video visitation will be resume at the following dcpl satellite locations: .

• Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020 – Visits are conducted on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Capitol View Neighborhood Library, 5001 Central Ave SE, Washington, DC 20019 - Visits are conducted on Wednesday and Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

UPDATE: Saturday, April 4, 2020 – Your health and safety is extremely important to us. Together, everyone needs to play their part in helping to flatten the curve. To mitigate the possible spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) through DC Department of Corrections (DC DOC) facilities, the Department will implement a medical stay-in-place, effective immediately , which will further limit movement of residents and help “flatten the curve”, as we anticipate the pandemic’s peak in the next several weeks. During the medical stay in place, DOC will cease all video visitations.

The VVC is located behind the Correctional Treatment Facility (1901 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20009), on the ground level of The READY Center.

All visits will continue to be scheduled via the Internet or by calling 1 (888) 906-6394 or (202) 442-6155 (Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am-5 pm).

Social visits at the DC Jail are conducted at the Department’s Video Visitation Center, located at the DC General Hospital complex (adjacent to the jail), and in select community visitation locations. Visits may be scheduled via the Internet  or by calling 1 (888) 906-6394 or (202) 442-6155 (Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am-5 pm). Visits are conducted Wednesdays through Sundays starting at 11 am and ending at 10 pm. The last session begins at 9 pm. Visitation hours at the community locations differ. Please see below for visitation hours for each satellite location. DOC encourages all visitors to arrive at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled visit. Visits must start on time and are automatically cancelled if visitors arrive late.

Effective Wednesday, September 12, 2012, inmates are allowed two (2) 45-minute social visits per week--visits are free and by appointment only. However, One adult and up to two minor children (under the age of 18) may enter the video visitation room to visit, effective November 6, 2012. Additional minor children may be rotated in during the forty-five (45) minute visitation period as long as they are supervised by an adult while in the waiting area.

About Face to Face Visitation

The D.C. Department of Corrections offers visitation for the families and loved ones of those incarcerated in our facilities. Most social visits for inmates housed at the D.C. Jail are conducted through video visitation. However, as an incentive for positive behavior, face to face visitation is now available for eligible inmates. This program began on June 22, 2015.

Correctional Treatment Facility:

There will be no weekend or Sunday visitation on Sunday, December 25, 2022, or Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Christmas Day (Observed) Monday, December 26, 2022 - Female Population Only.         Holiday Schedule - 8AM,  9AM, 10AM, 11AM, and 12PM

New Year's Day (Observed) Monday, January 2, 2023 - Female Population Only .         Holiday Schedule - 8AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, and 12PM

Note:  All Mondays are reserved for the female population at the CTF.

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General visiting information.

Make sure your visit will be a success by carefully following these four steps.

Discover or confirm the whereabouts of the inmate you would like to visit.

Before you can visit you must be placed on the inmate's approved visiting list.

Review all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit.

Find out when you can visit and get directions to the facility.

Locate the inmate

Sometimes an inmate may be moved to a different facility so that they can benefit from unique programs offered at that location. They might also be moved to receive treatment for a medical condition or for security concerns. Therefore, the first step in planning your visit should be to determine where the inmate is currently housed.

Please verify you are a human by entering the words you see in the textbox below.

To visit, you must be pre-approved.

You can only visit an inmate if they have placed you on their visiting list and you have been cleared by the BOP.

• An inmate is given a Visitor Information Form when he/she arrives at a new facility.
• Inmate completes their portion of the form and mails a copy to each potential visitor.
• Potential visitor completes all remaining form fields.
• Potential visitor sends the completed form back to the inmate's address (listed on the form).
• We may request more background information and possibly contact other law enforcement agencies or the NCIC
• The inmate is told when a person is not approved to visit and it is the inmate's responsibility to notify that person.

Who can an inmate add to their visiting list?

• Step-parent(s)
• Foster parent(s)
• Grandparents
• No more than 10 friends/associates
• Foreign officials
• Members of religious groups including clergy
• Members of civic groups
• Employers (former or prospective)
• Parole advisors

In certain circumstances such as when an inmate first enters prison or is transferred to a new prison, a visiting list might not exist yet. In this case, immediate family members who can be verified by the information contained in the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report, may be allowed to visit. However, if there is little or no information available about a person, visiting may be denied. You should always call the prison ahead of time to ensure your visit will be permitted.

Be Prepared

You should be familiar with all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit.

The following clothing items are generally not permitted but please consult the visiting policy for the specific facility as to what attire and items are permitted in the visiting room:

• revealing shorts
• halter tops
• bathing suits
• see-through garments of any type
• low-cut blouses or dresses
• backless tops
• hats or caps
• sleeveless garments
• skirts two inches or more above the knee
• dresses or skirts with a high-cut split in the back, front, or side
• clothing that looks like inmate clothing (khaki or green military-type clothing)

Plan your trip

• the prison location
• the prison type
• inmate visiting needs
• availability of visiting space

The inmate you plan to visit should tell you what the visiting schedule is for that prison; however, if you have any questions please contact that particular facility .

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How to visit an inmate at Moscow Jail in Idaho

Updated on 06-15-2024

Before visiting your inmate check all the rules you need to follow. You can find an inmate at Moscow Jail , using the Pigeonly Inmate Search if you need help before visitng. After the visitor has been approved by the correctional facility they need to check with their inmate on what days they are allowed to visit. Before connecting with a loved one here, you can find them using a free inmate locator. Pigeonly helps you add money to a trust account at Moscow Jail and other services.

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• • County: Latah County
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• • Facility: Moscow Jail
• • Locator: Use Our Free Inmate Locator
• • Address: 118 East 4th Street, Moscow, ID, 83843
• • Phone: 208-883-7054

Table of Contents

• • Visitation
• • What to Wear When Visiting Inmate
• • What can I Bring to Visit an Inmate
• • Visitation Hours
• • General Visitation List
• • What are the Visitation Hours
• • How to schedule a Visit
• • What are the requirements to visit your inmate
• • How to make an appointment to visit your inmate
• • How to book a prison visit online
• • How to connect with your inmate through video visit
• • How to connect through jail video visitation
• • FAQs

Moscow Jail inmate lookup

Go to pigeonly.com to start a search for your inmate. First, click "Get Started" and enter your inmate's first and last name.

Make sure to check if your inmate's facility is county, state, or federal.

Find your inmate and select from the list of services designed to help you keep in touch.

How it Works

Finally, you'll need to register an account with Pigeonly, and we'll provide you with your loved one's contact information. (Don't worry, registration is completely free!)

Pigeonly understand how difficult it is for families to stay away from their inmate and it is important to familiarize yourself with the basic of inmate visitation before planning a visit as each facility has specific rules that you must follow. All visitors must be pre-approved; your inmate must put you on the pre-approved visitation list in order for you to visit them which is later reviewed by the correctional facility. When considering approval, correctional facilities look at many factors as all the formalities need to be done. Many facilities limit the number of visitors therefore inmate have to narrow down the list of potential visitors. All correctional facilities have their own set of rules which you need to follow. You will be expected to follow the prison rules, no matter how arbitrary they may seem, when you visit.

The inmate you plan on visiting should be able to advise you the visiting time schedule for that prison, however it is always a good idea to call the prison before to ensure visitation is permitted and whether potential visitors are approved or not. All the prisoners are searched before and after any visits due to the security reasons. The families visiting their inmates need to respect the dress code of the particular prison otherwise they may be refused visitation. All visitors are expected to present a valid, government issued photo ID.

What to wear when visiting inmate at Moscow Jail

Each facility requires that their rules be followed according to local ordinances. Typically, for any given institution you want to make sure to wear appropriate attire. Make sure your outfits are not too tight. Different states may have different rules on attire. For information on what to wear in Idaho, be sure to check out their appropriate state laws for Idaho's Department of Corrections at your State's official website.

What can I bring to visit an inmate in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Every Inmate facility has different procedures, so is the case with Moscow Jail Moscow The General list of items that prohibited is as follows, However Please check out the Moscow Jail's Website to get the whole list.

General List

The following items are strictly prohibited:

• Mobile phones / Cameras / Video cameras / Recording devices;
• Cigarettes / Tobacco;
• Drugs, syringes or any other drug paraphernalia;
• Weapons (guns, knives etc.);
• Chemicals / Flammable liquids / Explosives;
• Medication: over the counter, prescribed or herbal (carriage of diabetic pens and epi-pens subject to approval by a Superintendent);
• Alcohol and alcohol based products;
• Bags for personal property, non-transparent, (i.e. briefcases, backpacks, handbags, wallets, purses etc.);
• Personal property, including keys (other than Visitor Reception Centre locker keys), money, personal identification;
• Electronic games consoles, MP3 players, iPods, electronic storage devices including USB flashdrives, memory sticks and heart rate monitors (except where approved by a Superintendent);
• Mliti-media items, CDs, DVDs, films, videos, prohibited publications;
• Electronic items, including rechargeable toothbrushes, razors, clippers etc. (except for medical reasons, subject to approval by a Superintendent);
• Lighters, matches, candles, incense, aerosol-pressure spray can; Any food or drink;
• Metal cutlery / glass bottles or glass containers, non-transparent lunch boxes;
• Colours / patches / gang identification and associated clothing;
• Paint, pens and highlighters with non-transparent casing, scissors, knitting needles;
• Tattooing materials, tools, weights, magnet / magnetic devices.

What are the Visitation hours for Moscow Jail

• Sunday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Monday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Thursday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM
• Saturday: 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM

***These visiting hours may be outdated. Please visit the official Moscow Jail website for more information on when can you visit Moscow Jail Facility.***

Can I schedule for Conjugal visit in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Contact Moscow Jail for the rules of the visit as only four states currently allow Conjugal visits.

How to schedule a visit in Moscow Jail

Moscow Jail request visitors to schedule the visit one day in advance in order to avoid trouble while visiting your inmate, all visitors are requested to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. Visitors are required to show valid photo ID at the check-in.

Contact Moscow Jail Facility to schedule an appointment with your inmate and to check the time slot, as the inmates are allowed one visit per day. Visitors are required to check the timings and regulations before visiting the prison.

What are the requirement to visit your inmate in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Visitors must register in the Inmate Visitation system prior to scheduling an appointment with the inmate. Walk in visit are welcome, but are available on a first come first basis and are subject to availability. Contact the Moscow Jail for scheduling a visit with your inmate.

How to book a prison visit online in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Booking a prison visit online is simple as it takes about 5 minutes of your time. It lets you select 3 slots instead of 1 and you can check with your inmate or the Moscow Jail for the visiting hours. The prisoner must add you to their visitor list before you book a visit. You have to create an account online with Moscow Jail to book the slot online once it gets confirmed by Moscow Jail you can visit your inmate.

How to connect with your inmate through video visit from home in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Video Visit is a convenient way to connect with your inmate without traveling to the prison or writing an inmate, these video visits can be conducted at home from your Laptop or Android mobile device as it saves you time and expense. Children can now also communicate without visiting the facility. Visitors need to create an account with Moscow Jail and get it approved by the facility in order to use this service.

How to connect through jail video visitation in Moscow Jail, Moscow, Idaho

Jails are now replacing personal visit through video visit in order to avoid huge traffic and making it convenient for the families of an inmate. The Inmate must register their families on the list which needs to be approved by the Moscow Jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Generally, you're allowed to keep the following items with you during your visit:

• Money for vending machine snacks
• Diaper and bottle if you bring a child
• Medication of any sort
• Cigarettes or tobacco-related products
• Anything that can be considered or used as a weapon
• Illicit substances or materials

Yes, any person that is visiting a prisoner is liable to be checked and possibly arrested if they have any active warrants.

• Immediate family members
• Approved relatives
• Friends (usually an approved list of fewer than 10 individuals)
• Religious leaders

On the other hand, there are a number of reasons you may not be allowed to visit a loved one in prison, such as if you have an outstanding warrant, you have an active order of protection against you, you're currently on probation or parole, or you're deemed a security risk. Although individuals who have previously been convicted of felonies may face a tough time being admitted as visitors to a prison, they'll be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

You may not use our service or the information it provides to make decisions about consumer credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or any other purpose that would require FCRA compliance.

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Visitors must be appropriately dressed to include shirt and shoes.  Appropriate undergarments are required but should not be visible.  Clothing which unduly exposes the chest, stomach, or midriff is not allowed.  Prohibited garments include: halter or tube tops, transparent clothing, and any clothing with derogatory or offensive slogans/pictures. Visitation staff will determine attire appropriateness. Those not in compliance will be asked to change or leave the visitation center.

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Available 8AM - 6PM EST Monday - Friday, 9AM - 6PM EST Saturday - Sunday

Visitor Support: (855) 208-7349

We are now visiting via tablets! The new website is GETTINGOUT.COM. 

Note: At this time, inmate initiated (outgoing) visits can only be completed on a visitor's smart device. Friends and Family will need to set up an account at Gettingout.com.

The process includes a confirmed email address and phone number. Also download the Getting Out Visits APP for Video Visits on a smart device. Both email and phone number go through a verification process.

After verified the Friend and Family you will need to add the inmate to their contacts list. Video Visits will only connect with inmates on the Visitor's contacts list. Visitors must first download the GTL Friends and Family Visit Now app (Getting Out Visits app) to their smart device or go to gettingout.com on any modern browser before they can accept a Visit Now visit.

Note: The inmate can only have a Visit Now visit with Visitors on their contacts list. Note: The inmate must be an accepted contact of the visitor.

A quick reference guide has been posted on TEAMHCSO.COM under Video Visitation. Go to the Jails tab, then Inmate Services tab, and then click on Video Visitation. Scroll to the bottom for Visitation Files and click on ON-DEMAND VISITATION.

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Schedule visits from your Android Phone or Tablet

If you have an Android device, you can now use GTL VisMobile to register online, schedule visits, and manage your visitor group. Download here , or search "GTL Vismobile" in Google Play . 

However, all visits must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. Visitation software will not allow internet visits to be completed on a smartphone or tablet.

-Attention Visitors-

Visitors should only have ONE account per person. If you already have an account or have already visited but do not have an email address entered, please stop by the visitation center to get that taken care of so you can log on and schedule visits.

PLEASE NOTE:  On Monday, August 5, this site will no longer be used to schedule visitation. Visitors will be required to use the gettingout.com site for all personal visits. Please visit our teamhcso.com site under JAILS - INMATE SERVICES - VIDEO VISITATION for additional information and guides to assist with creating a new account and scheduling visits. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

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Moscow Jail is for City Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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's basic information for you, and their direct contact number:, you can support your loved ones at moscow jail on inmateaid , if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 208-883-7054 ..

The Moscow Jail is a city jail located at 118 East 4th St in Moscow, ID. It serves as the holding facility for the Moscow Police Department or agencies within the judicial district of Latah County. City jails are locally operated short-term facilities that hold inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both, and inmates sentenced to a term of less than one year, typically misdemeanants or repeat nuisance criminals. Most inmates not condemned to penalty or punishment could qualify for bail. If you would like information regarding a release, please call 208-883-7054.

Inmates scheduled for longer-term sentences will get transferred to a Federal or State Prisons run by either the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or Idaho Department of Corrections . There is no time frame given for the transfer, the factors include bed space and logistic timing for the sheriff or marshals to transport the inmate securely.

Family and Friends of inmates are allowed to:

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• Provide them with commissary money

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To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Idaho. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Moscow Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at [email protected], and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

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Dissidents freed in prisoner swap vow to keep up fight against putin, recount details of release.

Dasha Litvinova

Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

Freed Russian prisoners Ilya Yashin, Andrei Pivovarov and Vladimir Kara-Murza, from left, enter a press conference in Bonn, Germany, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, a day after they were released as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

TALLINN – When Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was suddenly moved to a detention center in Moscow from a Siberian prison, he thought he was being taken there to be shot. Opposition activist Ilya Yashin said he was warned by a security operative that he would die in prison if he returned to Russia.

Neither was told they were being freed in a massive prisoner exchange with the West — the largest since the Cold War — when they were put on a bus to the airport Thursday, some still in prison garb.

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“It is very difficult to shake (the feeling) of absolute surrealism of what is happening,” Kara-Murza, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer who had been serving 25 years in prison, told a news conference Friday in the German city of Bonn.

In their first public appearance since their release a day earlier, President Vladimir Putin's foes vowed to keep fighting for a free and democratic Russia they could one day return to.

They also talked about how their newly found freedom left a bittersweet aftertaste as they were effectively expelled from their own country, where hundreds of other political prisoners continued to languish behind bars.

“I’m not viewing what happened to me ... as an exchange. I’m viewing it as an expulsion from Russia, an illegal expulsion from Russia against my will. And I’ll say frankly, as it is: The thing I want the most right now is to go home,” said Yashin, who had been sentenced to 8 1/2 years for criticism of the Ukraine war.

He and Kara-Murza both told reporters no one asked them if they consented to the swap, and emphasized they refused to request a pardon from Putin — a formality they said prison officials had insisted upon.

Still, Kara-Murza stressed that such prisoner swaps are, in effect, “the saving of people's lives.” The death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison on February underscores that “very terribly,” he said.

Kara-Murza, Yashin and opposition figure Andre Pivovarov were among 16 prisoners that Russia and its ally Belarus released on Thursday — Americans, Germans and Russian dissidents, most of whom were imprisoned on charges widely seen as politically motivated.

The historic trade was in the works for months and unfolded despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since the Cold War after Putin’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine . Those released included journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan , who were greeted by their families and President Joe Biden when they arrived in Maryland on Thursday night.

Moscow in return got eight Russians jailed in the West for spying, hacking computers and even a brazen daylight murder. The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that some of them were its security and intelligence officers.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that Vadim Krasikov, a Russian assassin who was serving a life sentence in Germany for the 2019 killing of a former Chechen fighter in a Berlin park, is an officer of the Federal Security Service, or FSB — a fact reported in the West even as Moscow denied state involvement.

He also said Krasikov once served in the FSB’s special forces Alpha unit, along with some of Putin’s bodyguards.

“Naturally, they also greeted each other yesterday when they saw each other,” Peskov said, underscoring Putin’s determination to include Krasikov in the swap. Earlier this year, Putin stopped short of identifying Krasikov, but referenced a “patriot” imprisoned in a “U.S.-allied country” for “liquidating a bandit” who had killed Russian soldiers during fighting in the Caucasus.

Peskov also confirmed that a couple released in Slovenia — Artem and Anna Dultsev — were undercover intelligence officers. Posing as Argentine expats, they used Ljubljana as their base since 2017 to relay Moscow's orders to other sleeper agents and were arrested on espionage charges in 2022.

Yashin said at the news conference in Bonn that “it is hard to realize that you have been released because a murderer has been released. It is difficult, it is very emotionally difficult."

It's also difficult, he said, because there are other Russians still behind bars.

Still, he vowed to continue the fight against Putin's rule — despite the risks.

“When we were flying with FSB officers to Ankara, one FSB officer turned to Vladimir and me and said: ‘Well, don’t get too carried away there, because Krasikov might come back for you,'" — a comment he said sent “chills” through his spine.

Kara-Murza and Pivovarov echoed Yashin's resolve.

“My friends and I will use all our strength so that our country could become free and democratic, and all those people who are behind bars are freed,“ said Pivovarov, who had been serving a four-year prison term.

Kara-Murza added that there are still “hundreds of people in prison solely for their political views, and more and more are on the lists of political prisoners.”

“These are our fellow citizens who, like all of us, oppose the cruel, criminal, aggressive war that the Putin regime unleashed against Ukraine,” he said.

The Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial said Friday that 766 people it has designated as political prisoners remain behind bars in Russia.

To supporters and relatives of those released, the swap also came as a surprise.

Pivovarov's wife, Tatyana Usmanova, told The Associated Press on Friday that when she learned he had disappeared from his prison in northern Russia, she imagined both bad and good outcomes.

She started to suspect a possible swap when reports appeared about other prisoners missing from their facilities, she said, but only felt “good and clear” about an exchange when she heard his voice on the phone Thursday, telling her to fly to Germany.

Artist and musician Sasha Skochilenko, convicted last year of an anti-war protest, disappeared Monday night from a detention center in St. Petersburg, her partner Sophya Subbotina said on Telegram. Subbotina told AP on Tuesday that “Sasha simply disappeared and we don't know where she is.” Prison officials said she probably was in Moscow.

Subbotina rushed to Moscow to check detentions centers but couldn't find Skochilenko, who finally called her on Thursday from Ankara, Turkey, where the swap took place. She said she had not known she was part of the exchange until it was underway, Subbotina added in remarks to the Russian news outlet Bumaga.

Oleg Orlov, the 71-year-old co-chair of the human rights group Memorial who was also released in the swap, called his wife, Tatyana Kasatkina, from Germany on Friday, and she said he “still hasn't processed that he ended up being so far from Russia,” the group quoted her as saying.

Orlov recounted to her that no one asked for his consent or explained why he was being moved from a detention center, and he only realized he was part of a swap when he got on a bus to the airport. According to Memorial, Orlov also didn't sign a request for presidential pardon.

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These are the U.S. residents released from Russian prison

Three Americans and a permanent U.S. resident were among those freed from Russian captivity Thursday in one the biggest prisoner exchanges since the Cold War — a feat of dogged diplomacy that involved half a dozen countries and took months to pull off.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was convicted in July of espionage after what the U.S. government and his employer called a sham trial, was released after months of public campaigning by his newspaper, his family and fellow journalists from around the world.

The cause of former Marine Paul Whelan , who was arrested in 2018 and convicted of espionage, was championed largely by his family. He was freed after having already served four years of a 16-year sentence in a grim Russian prison.

Two more of the released prisoners are also journalists: Vladimir Kara-Murza , a dual Russian British national critical of the Kremlin, and Alsu Kurmasheva , a Russian American reporter with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

They were released after months of talks by Biden administration officials with their Russian counterparts and with representatives of several other countries, including Germany, Turkey and Poland — and at a time when relations between Washington and Moscow are icy over the war in Ukraine.

Washington has repeatedly accused the Russians of arresting American citizens on flimsy charges to use as bargaining chips to secure the releases of Russians being held on far more serious charges.

In 2022, WNBA star Brittney Griner , who had been jailed in Russia for possessing cannabis oil, was exchanged for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, aka “The Merchant of Death.”

These are the Americans and the U.S. resident who were released in the swap:

Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich, 32, is a Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested in March 2023 in the southern Russian city of Yekaterinburg and accused of spying. 

Gershkovich, the son of Soviet Jews who emigrated to the U.S. in the 1970s, grew up in New Jersey speaking Russian with his parents. By 2017, he was working as a reporter in Russia. After stints at The Moscow Times and Agence France-Presse, he joined the Journal in January 2022.

Fourteen months later, he was arrested while he was working on a story about the Wagner mercenary group . He became the first Western journalist arrested on espionage charges in post-Soviet Russia.

Gershkovich, who had been issued media credentials by the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry, denied any wrongdoing.

President Joe Biden called on his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to release Gershkovich, while Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed the U.S. would do “everything in its power” to bring him home.

Journalists around the world condemned Gershkovich’s arrest, and the J ournal pushed hard for his release .

In February, the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was announced. A week later, NBC News reported that a deal that could have freed Navalny, Gershkovich and Whelan had already been in the works.

Then, in May, Gershkovich’s plight became a campaign issue when former President Donald Trump claimed that if he were elected, he could persuade Putin to free him.

His head shaved, Gershkovich went on trial in June on charges of collecting secret defense industry information for U.S. intelligence services.

Jay Conti, executive vice president and general counsel for Dow Jones, the publisher of the Journal, called the allegations “bogus.”

“He was an accredited journalist doing journalism, and this is a sham trial, bogus charges that are completely trumped up,” Conti told The Associated Press .

But last month, Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison.

Paul Whelan

Whelan, 54, a former Marine, had been held the longest by the Russians.

Born in Canada to British parents, Whelan was a police officer in Michigan before he enlisted in 1994. He wound up serving multiple tours in Iraq, according to David Whelan, his brother.

Whelan was working as the head of global security for an auto parts supplier in Michigan when he was arrested in 2018 while he was in Moscow attending a wedding.

David Whelan said his brother had made several trips to Russia and had no idea why he was taken into custody.

The Trump administration protested Whelan’s arrest, but in 2020 he was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

In an interview with the BBC in December, Whelan said he felt “abandoned.” That was a month after his brother reported that another inmate had punched h i m i n the face . 

“I know the U.S. have all sorts of proposals, but it’s not what the Russians want,” Whelan said. “So they go back and forth, like throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks.”

The next month, Biden met with Whelan’s sister and spoke with his parents to reassure them that the U.S. was trying to free Whelan.

“Since the beginning of the Administration, the President has been personally engaged in the effort to secure the release of Americans held hostage and wrongfully detained around the world, including Paul Whelan and fellow American Evan Gershkovich,” the White House said in a statement.

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Russia-born Kara-Murza, 42, had been imprisoned since 2022 on charges of treason and spreading false information about the military following Russia's war in Ukraine. He rejected the charges, claiming he was politically targeted because of his connection with another Putin critic , and he was sentenced last year to 25 years in prison.

Kara-Murza has also had British citizenship since he was a teenager after his mother married an Englishman .

In May, Kara-Murza was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for commentary as a contributor for The Washington Post. The judges honored him "for passionate columns written under great personal risk from his prison cell, warning of the consequences of dissent in Vladimir Putin's Russia and insisting on a democratic future for his country."

In his most recent column , in June, Kara-Murza described his time in captivity in a maximum-security prison in Siberia and his defiance at being labeled a "foreign agent" by the Russian government, which meant he was poised to face another criminal trial this fall.

"It seems that my current 25-year sentence will not be the limit," he wrote.

Alsu Kurmasheva

Kurmasheva, 47, had been working as a reporter for U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty when the Russians a rrest ed her in October .

She had been visiting family in her native Russian region of Tatarstan. 

A Russian court initially found her guilty of failing to declare that she had a U.S. passport, which is mandatory under Russian law, and fined her. A week later, she was charged with failing to register as a “foreign agent.”

Kurmasheva pleaded not guilty.

Meanwhile, her husband, Pavel Butorin, who also works for RFE/RL, wrote on X : “My daughters and I know Alsu has done nothing wrong. And the world knows it too. We need her home.”

Butorin has said his wife's arrest was related to a book that she had edited titled “Saying No to War. 40 Stories of Russians Who Oppose the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.”

Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital.

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