Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
At the Brevard County Jail Complex, most communication goes through Smart Communications. Set up your account and follow the mail rules to avoid common delays and returns.
Contact an Inmate at Brevard County Jail, FL.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Overview
To communicate with someone at Brevard County Jail, you'll use Smart Communications/SmartInmate. Start by creating an account on the SmartInmate website. That login is used to schedule video visits, receive phone calls, send electronic messages, and send photos through the vendor portal. Remote video visits are offered in 15- or 30-minute sessions at $0.25 per minute ($3.75 for 15 minutes, $7.50 for 30 minutes). You can schedule visits at least 24 hours and up to 7 days in advance. Remote/on-demand hours run daily from 8:00–12:00, 1:00–5:00, and 8:00–10:30 PM. Messages cost $0.50 each, with two free messages every Saturday. Messages can be rejected for prohibited content like codes, threats, or contraband-related information. Phone calls cost $0.16 per minute plus tax. Set up accounts at smartinmate.com or by calling 727-349-1561.
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Quick Facts
- You must create an account on the Smart Communications/SmartInmate website to schedule video visits, receive phone calls, send messages, and send photos.
- Remote video visits are 15 or 30 minutes long and are billed at $0.25 per minute (15 minutes = $3.75; 30 minutes = $7.50).
- Video visits may be scheduled at least 24 hours and up to 7 days in advance; remote/on-demand visitation hours are 8:00–12:00, 1:00–5:00, and 8:00–10:30 PM daily.
- SmartInmate electronic messages cost $0.50 each and two free messages are provided every Saturday; incoming messages may be rejected for prohibited content such as codes, blackmail, threats, contraband information, or content about another inmate.
- The inmate telephone system is provided by Smart Communications; accounts can be set up at smartinmate.com or by calling 727-349-1561, and calls cost $0.16 per minute plus tax.
Contact & Communication Guides
How to Send Legal Mail to Your Attorney's Client at Brevard County Jail
Sending privileged attorney-client correspondence to someone at Brevard County Jail Complex? Use the jail's legal-mail routing—not the Smart Communications PO Box for regular inmate mail.
The Right Way to Mail Letters to Brevard County Jail Inmates
Mail for Brevard County Jail inmates goes through Smart Communications, not the jail itself. Getting the address format right—and avoiding a few common mistakes—means the difference between delivery and a returned envelope.
Common Questions
How do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Brevard County Jail?
Create an account on the Smart Communications/SmartInmate website and use it to schedule video visits. Visits must be set at least 24 hours ahead and can be scheduled up to 7 days in advance. On-demand visits run during remote visitation hours: 8:00–12:00, 1:00–5:00, and 8:00–10:30 PM daily.
How much do remote video visits cost at Brevard County Jail?
Remote video visits cost $0.25 per minute. Sessions are 15 or 30 minutes long ($3.75 for 15 minutes, $7.50 for 30 minutes).
How can I receive phone calls from an inmate and what do calls cost?
Brevard County Jail uses Smart Communications for inmate phone service. Set up an account at smartinmate.com or by calling 727-349-1561, and expect calls to cost $0.16 per minute plus tax.
Other Guides for Brevard County Jail, FL
Before Your First On-Site Video Visit at Brevard County Jail: What to Leave in Your Car
On-site video visits at Brevard County Jail are straightforward, but the rules about what you can bring inside are strict. Here's what to leave behind so you don't get turned away or have your visit cut short.
Before Your First On‑Site Video Visit: What to Leave in Your Car
On-site video visits run smoothly when you walk in with only what's allowed. Here, that means one thing: your government-issued ID.
How Much Video Visits Cost at Brevard County Jail (And How to Pay)
Budgeting for contact with someone in jail is stressful. Here's what remote video visits actually cost at the Brevard County Jail Complex, plus rates for messages and phone calls—and how to add funds or get help when something goes wrong.
