How to Use SmartInmate to Message Someone at Collier County Jail (what it does and how to get started)

Collier County Jail uses SmartInmate (Smartinmate.com) for two-way electronic messaging with people in custody. Think of it as a faster alternative to traditional mail - you send and receive messages online instead of waiting days for letters. Signing up is free, which means you can create an account and explore the system before spending any money. If you want to get a message out quickly, that's a real advantage.

1. Create your SmartInmate account - Collier County Jail notes that signing up is quick, easy, and free, so you can start there without a big setup process.
2. Find Collier County Jail and your person - once you’re in the system, you’ll need to select the facility and locate the incarcerated person you want to contact.
3. Follow Collier County Jail’s posted SmartInmate instructions - the jail provides instructions on the same page for family and friends on how to sign up and how to send messages and photos through SmartInmate.

Info Ready

• ✓ The incarcerated person’s full name (so you can locate them in the SmartInmate system)
• ✓ Confirmation that you’re selecting Collier County Jail when you follow the jail’s SmartInmate instructions for messaging and photos

For step-by-step directions, check the SmartInmate instructions on Collier County Jail's website - it covers signing up, sending messages, and sharing photos. Need more help? SmartInmate's own site has additional guidance on using the system. Between those two resources, you should be able to get set up without any guesswork.