How to send messages, photos, and packages
Brevard County Jail uses Smart Communications for video visits, phone calls, and SmartInmate messaging. Start by creating an account on the Smart Communications website—you'll use it to schedule video visits, receive calls, and send messages and photos. Remote video visits run 15 or 30 minutes at $0.25 per minute. You can schedule up to 7 days ahead, but no later than 24 hours before your visit. Remote and on-demand visitation hours are 8:00–12:00, 1:00–5:00, and 8:00–10:30 PM daily. For inmate-initiated on-demand video visits, you'll need to answer within three minutes. SmartInmate messages cost $0.50 each, though you get two free every Saturday. Messages may be rejected for codes, blackmail, extortion, threats, contraband, or information about another inmate. Phone calls run $0.16 per minute plus tax.
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Create an account on the Smart Communications website. That account is used to schedule video visits, receive phone calls, and send messages and photos to someone at Brevard County Jail.
Video visits cost $0.25 per minute and are available in 15- or 30-minute sessions. SmartInmate electronic messages cost $0.50 each, and you get two free messages every Saturday.
You can schedule visits up to 7 days in advance, but at least 24 hours before the visit. Remote and on-demand visitation hours are 8:00–12:00, 1:00–5:00, and 8:00–10:30 PM daily. For inmate-initiated on-demand calls, you have three minutes to answer.
Brevard County Jail’s inmate phone system is through Smart Communications, and you can set up an account at smartinmate.com or by calling 727-349-1561. Calls are billed at $0.16 per minute plus tax.
Send all inmate mail to Smart Communications/Brevard County, PO Box 9145, Seminole, FL 33775-9145. Include the inmate’s full name and booking/ID number (and your return address) so it isn’t returned.
No. Original mailed documents will be destroyed, so send copies of important documents instead. If you need an original returned, contact the facility about their return procedure before sending anything.
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