How to send messages, photos, and packages
Leon County Jail uses Securus for communication services, including video visitation. A 30-minute video visit costs between $5 and $95, depending on the type. To fund phone calls, add money through the Securus vendor site listed by the facility. Want to receive calls? Securus Direct Bill lets you get billed monthly—though enrollment requires a credit check. JPay services are also available through the JPay mobile app for messaging and account management. Visit types, scheduling rules, and features vary by unit, so handle everything through the approved vendor portal.
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No—Leon County Detention Facility does not accept packages or physical books for inmates. That includes items sent by private citizens as well as shipments from Amazon, USPS, or other delivery services. If you try to send books or a package anyway, it will be returned to the sender.
Sending mail is one of the simplest ways to stay connected—but it only works if you use the right address and follow the jail's rules. Here's how mail works at Leon County Jail, including the Securus digital process, where legal mail goes, and what to expect if something gets rejected.
Mail rules at Leon County Jail are strict — even small details like tape on an envelope can get your letter sent back. Use the checklist below to avoid common rejections, and keep reading if you need to appeal a censorship decision.
Leon County Jail uses two different mailing addresses depending on what you're sending. Personal mail goes to a Securus mail center in Tampa. Legal mail goes directly to the facility's PO Box in Tallahassee.
Securus charges between $5 and $95 for a 30-minute video visit.
Add funds through the Securus vendor site the facility lists. Sign in, enter the inmate's ID, and pay using the available payment options.
Yes. Leon County Jail supports Securus Direct Bill, which bills the call recipient on a monthly statement, and you must pass a credit check to enroll.
Send personal (non-privileged) mail to the Securus Digital Mail Center address on file for Leon County Jail. It gets scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate's tablet.
Send legal or privileged mail directly to the detention facility PO Box address, not the digital mail processor. It will be handled under the facility’s legal-mail procedures.
No. Leon County Jail doesn't accept packages or books for inmates—they'll be returned to sender. Magazines and newspapers must come directly from the publisher. Religious materials also need to come from the publisher and be approved through the Chaplains Office.
Heading to Leon County Jail for the first time? The fastest way to avoid being turned away is to dress for the metal detector and bring the right ID. Here's what to know before you walk in.
Getting a refund on unused money from an inmate debit phone account at Leon County Jail requires a written request. Submit it within 30 days — that's the deadline for records retention. Expect some wait time after mailing. Refunds can take up to eight weeks to arrive, so don't worry if it doesn't show up immediately.
If you already know which Leon County Justice of the Peace court issued your ticket (JP1, JP2, or JP4), you can pay online using the official payment page for that court. Grab your citation or invoice before you start — you'll need to enter the details exactly as they appear.
