How to send messages, photos, and packages
Alachua County Jail's inmate handbook has a Communications and Correspondence section covering request forms, mail (including privileged/legal correspondence), telephone use, and visitation rules and schedules. For video communication, the facility uses Securus Video Connect—a fully web-based platform that lets friends, family, attorneys, and public officials schedule and join video sessions remotely. Depending on availability, Securus may let you pre-schedule onsite video sessions or set up remote visits through the Securus app, a computer, or a tablet. Keep in mind that Securus puts responsibility for internet connection quality and computer/webcam setup on you. Contact options and vendor features can vary across Florida facilities.
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Yes. Alachua County Jail uses Securus Video Connect, a web-based platform that supports video sessions for friends, family, attorneys, and public officials.
Sometimes, depending on facility availability. Securus supports pre-scheduling onsite video visits and scheduling remote visits through the Securus app, a computer, or a tablet.
Test your setup before the session: check your device, webcam, and internet connection. Securus won't troubleshoot connection quality or hardware issues for you, and remote visits depend on a compatible device and stable internet.
Use Access Securepak to create an account and order approved packages for the inmate. Before ordering, review the facility handbook’s Communications & Correspondence section for any additional rules or limits.
Look in the jail’s handbook under Communications & Correspondence. That section covers mail procedures, request forms, and the rules the facility uses for privileged/legal correspondence.
Many facilities open and inspect general mail, while privileged/legal mail is opened only in the inmate's presence—check the handbook to see how Alachua County Jail handles each type. Also confirm whether the jail uses a third-party digital mail process that scans routine mail for electronic delivery.
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Visiting someone in jail goes smoother when you arrive prepared. Use this checklist to confirm the location, then double-check the jail's visitation rules and schedule before you head out.
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