How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Sarasota County Jail no longer allows in-person visits. Everything happens through GTL's video visitation system. Sessions run in three daily blocks: 0830–1100, 1200–1800, and 2000–2200 (the GTL brochure has a more detailed weekday breakdown). To book, create an account on the GTL website or download the GTL VisMobile Android app—you'll need a valid email address. You can schedule visits up to two weeks ahead, but no later than 24 hours before your session. Need to cancel? Do it at least 48 hours in advance. Cancel late, and you might lose that time slot for the week. Bring valid photo ID, follow the dress code (no short or revealing clothing, no bare feet), and keep your cellphone put away during the visit.
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Trying to budget for a video visit at Sarasota County Jail? You'll hit a snag: two different prices are published online. Here are the exact rates advertised, what they mean in real dollars, and how to protect yourself before paying—especially since refunds for internet visits aren't issued.
Scheduling your first video visit can feel like a lot of steps, but once you know the order, it goes smoothly. Here's the exact process for GTL video visitation at Sarasota County Jail—what to have ready, when you can book, and how to fix common signup issues.
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Canceling a video visit is stressful enough without wondering if you'll see your money again. Here's what Sarasota County Jail's published materials actually say about cancellations and refunds—and why you should document everything before you pay.
Show up with the wrong items—or the wrong outfit—and you could be turned away or lose visiting privileges entirely. Here's your quick "leave it at home" checklist for Sarasota County Jail.
Planning a visit to Sarasota County Jail? Here's the biggest change you need to know: in-person visits are no longer available. Everything now happens through online video visitation. Below, you'll find the hours, how to sign up, and what you need to connect from home.
Schedule video visits through the GTL website or the GTL VisMobile Android app. You’ll need to register a GTL account with a valid email address. If required, the incarcerated person must add you to their approved visitor list before you can complete scheduling.
Video visitation runs in three standard daily blocks: 0830–1100, 1200–1800, and 2000–2200. For a detailed weekday breakdown (including shorter Friday midday hours), check the GTL brochure.
You must present valid photo identification at check-in. The dress code prohibits short or revealing clothing and bare feet.
Inmates are allowed three 50-minute video visits per week. Each visit can include up to two visitors; visitors must be adults with undamaged photo ID.
GettingOut lets you send two-way electronic messages with someone at Sarasota County Jail—faster than waiting on the mail.
You can add money to an inmate's account at Sarasota County Jail four ways: the automated lobby kiosk, online through smartdeposit (Access Secure Deposits), by phone, or by mailing a money order. The kiosk sits in the jail lobby at 2020 Main St and runs 24/7—same with the online option. Prefer to mail funds? Money orders go through Access Corrections, but they need to be filled out a specific way to credit the right account.
All inmate mail goes to an offsite PO Box—not directly to the jail. Address your envelope or postcard like this: Sarasota County Corrections Facility INMATE NAME, ID NUMBER PO Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131
