Faulkenburg County J

Physical Address
520 N Falkenburg RdTampa, FL, 33619

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Professional visitors must register with a driver’s license and a professional identification such as a Florida BAR card.
  • Qualified professional in-person visitation sessions are available daily between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm.
  • Court-appointed professionals must fax required documentation to the facility’s designated fax numbers.

Communication

  • New inmates in Central Booking receive a free phone call to arrange bail and notify family or friends.
  • Telephone service for the general population is typically available about 7:30 am–10:30 pm and all calls are outgoing only.
  • Inmates receive some no‑cost phone calls each week; additional funds and account setup are handled via SmartInmate or the phone vendor.

Mail & Letters

  • All physical inmate mail for Faulkenburg County J must be sent to a central Mail Processing Center PO Box in Seminole as of Oct 28, 2025.
  • Faulkenburg County J does not allow inmates to receive packages or periodicals (magazines, newspapers, etc.).
  • Privileged and legal mail must be sent to the facility where the inmate is housed and is processed on-site; non-legal mail sent to that facility will be returned.

Sending Money

  • Aramark Correctional Services is the commissary (canteen) provider for the facility.
  • Canteen deliveries are made twice weekly and inmates may be restricted from ordering items for medical or disciplinary reasons.
  • Care packages may be ordered online or by calling iCare, are limited to one per week, and remain subject to inmate restrictions.

Contact Info

  • Department of Detention Services main phone is 813-247-8300.
  • Inmate Records can be reached at 813-247-8400; surety bonds are accepted only from registered bail bond agents.
  • Kiosks are in the front lobbies of the Orient and Falkenburg Road jails and TouchPay phone support is 1-866-232-1899.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Professional visitors at Faulkenburg County J need to register with a government-issued photo ID plus a professional credential (like a Florida BAR card) — bring both when you register. Qualified professional in-person visits are available daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Court-appointed professionals must fax required documentation to the facility's designated fax numbers before visiting. For general questions about professional visitation, call 813-247-8300. Before you travel, handle the basics: get added to the inmate's approved visitor list, complete any required visitor application, submit forms exactly as instructed, and wait for approval.

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Communication

Faulkenburg County J provides phone calls and Video Visitation Services (VVS) to help you stay connected. Newly arrested inmates in Central Booking get one free phone call to arrange bail and contact family or friends. For general population, phone service runs about 7:30 am–10:30 pm, and all calls are outgoing only. The facility provides some no-cost calls each week; for additional calls, you'll need to set up and fund an account through SmartInmate or the facility's phone vendor. Video Visitation Services generally run around 9:30 am–8:45 pm. Each inmate gets two hours of prescheduled, no-cost VVS per week, while on-demand sessions may be billed.

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Mail & Letters

Sending mail to someone at Faulkenburg County J is straightforward once you know the right address. As of Oct 28, 2025, all physical personal mail goes through a central Mail Processing Center PO Box in Seminole — routine mail sent to other HCSO facilities will be returned. The jail doesn't allow packages or periodicals, including magazines and newspapers. Legal and privileged correspondence works differently: send it directly to the facility where the inmate is housed, since it's processed on-site. Double-check whether your mail is routine or legal/privileged so it goes to the right place. Include the inmate's full name, booking/ID number, and your complete return address to avoid delays.

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Sending Money

Faulkenburg County J posts deposits to each inmate's individual account for commissary and fees (deposits go toward outstanding debts first). Add funds through TouchPay online, by phone, or at kiosks in the front lobbies of the Orient and Falkenburg Road jails. You can also submit a money order at the facility. When depositing, provide Facility Locator No. 233619, the inmate's booking number (no dashes), and their full name. TouchPay charges a convenience fee. Aramark Correctional Services runs the commissary, with deliveries twice weekly. Some inmates may be restricted from ordering for medical or disciplinary reasons. Care packages are available through iCare (online or by phone), limited to one per week and also subject to restrictions. For account questions, contact Aramark at 813-626-8800.

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Common Questions

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What ID do professional visitors need at Faulkenburg County J?

Professional visitors must register with a government-issued photo ID and a professional identification, such as a Florida BAR card.

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When are in-person qualified professional visits allowed at Faulkenburg County J?

In-person qualified professional visitation sessions are available daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

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How should court-appointed professionals submit required documentation to Faulkenburg County J?

Court-appointed professionals must fax the required documentation to the facility’s specified fax numbers. For general questions, call 813-247-8300.

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Can new arrestees at Faulkenburg County J make a free phone call?

Yes. New inmates in Central Booking are allowed one free phone call to arrange bail and contact family or friends.

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What are the regular phone call hours and how do calls work?

Phone service for the general population is typically available about 7:30 am–10:30 pm, and all calls are outgoing only. The jail provides some no‑cost calls each week; for additional calls, you’ll need to fund an account through SmartInmate or the facility’s phone vendor.

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How do video visits work at Faulkenburg County J and are any visits free?

Video Visitation Services run roughly 9:30 am–8:45 pm. Each inmate gets two hours of prescheduled, no‑cost VVS per week, and on‑demand video sessions may have a fee.

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