Send Photos & Mail at Hill-Finklea Detention Center

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Staying in touch with someone at Hill Fenkley Detention Center works through a few specific channels. All visitation, whether on-site or remote, happens by video through HomeWAV. You'll need to create an account there to schedule sessions and handle billing. Use the HomeWAV portal for setup, scheduling, and tech support rather than calling the facility. Most vendor systems require advance booking and limit how late you can change or cancel, so plan your time slot early. For general questions, the detention center's main line is available 24 hours a day at 843-719-4546. Sending mail? Include your name and return address along with the inmate's full booked name, and follow the facility's Smart Communication PO Box addressing format.

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Quick Facts

  • All visitation at the facility is conducted through a video visitation system and requires setting up an account with HomeWAV.
  • The detention center's main line is available 24 hours a day at 843-719-4546.
  • Mail to inmates must include the sender name/return address and the inmate’s full booked name, with examples that reference a Smart Communication PO Box.
  • Vendor-run systems require you to create and verify an account with the vendor portal and book visits through that portal rather than through the facility.

Send Photos & Mail Guides

Mailing to Hill‑Finklea: How to Address Letters, Send Packages, and Avoid Contraband Problems

Hill‑Finklea requires a specific address format for personal mail. Use the person's full booked name (exactly as it appears in jail records) and format it like this: John Doe Booking# c/o Smart Communication Berkeley County Detention Center PO Box 2027 Pinellas Park, FL 33780. The booked name matters. It helps staff match your letter to the right person and prevents delays or returned mail.

Common Questions

How do I set up video visits with an inmate at this facility?

Create a HomeWAV account and complete any required verification through their portal, then schedule your video visit and manage payment there. Book ahead when possible since changes or cancellations may be limited. Use your exact legal name when registering and make sure you're on the inmate's approved visitor or contact list.

What phone number can I call for the detention center?

Call the detention center’s main line at 843-719-4546. It is available 24 hours a day for general contact with the facility.

What must I include when sending mail to an inmate?

Include your name and return address, plus the inmate's full booked name, on every piece of mail. Follow the facility's addressing format, which uses a Smart Communication PO Box listed in the mail rules.

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Sending Money

How to Send Money to Facility

To add money to an inmate's canteen account, pick a deposit method that works for you, then follow the facility's formatting rules so your deposit goes through without issues.

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