Saint Johns County Jail, FL

Physical Address
3955 Lewis SpeedwaySt. Augustine, FL, 32084

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • All visits are video-only at the Video Visitation Center (4015 Lewis Speedway) and the jail does not conduct in-person visits.
  • Schedule visits by creating an account and adding the inmate on the HomeWAV website.
  • HomeWAV offers free and paid visits; free visits are limited to 60 minutes.

Communication

  • The inmate phone system is managed by Pay Tel Communications and allows inmates to make outgoing calls only.
  • To set up or add funds to an inmate calling account use www.paytel.com or call 1-800-PAY-TELL (1-800-729-8355).
  • Incoming calls to inmates are not permitted at St. Johns County Jail.

Mail & Letters

  • The official commissary and approved care-package provider is Oasis Management Systems Inc.; their site is https://stjohnfl.jailcanteen.com.
  • Care packages must be sent through the approved provider Oasis Management Systems Inc.; homemade packages are not permitted.
  • Prohibited items for care packages include weapons, illegal drugs, electronics, pornographic materials, cash or personal checks, and other contraband.

Contact Info

  • For care package questions and verification call St. Johns County Jail at (904) 824-8304.
  • Calls from the jail may be blocked or labeled as spam; to unblock you may need to contact your phone provider and provide the inmate’s name, booking number, and the jail phone number (904) 209-...).
  • All visitations are conducted at the Video Visitation Center, 4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

Facility Info

  • The Main Detention Unit houses pretrial detainees and has 664 beds.
  • All offenders arrested in St. Johns County are processed through the Main Detention Unit and remain there until sentenced or released by the courts.
  • The Community Work Release Center is a 100‑bed facility for certain male inmates who may participate in work release or county work squads.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

St. Johns County Jail offers video-only visitation through the Video Visitation Center at 4015 Lewis Speedway—there are no in-person visits. The facility uses the HomeWAV video system. To schedule, create a HomeWAV account, add the inmate, and book an available time slot on their website. Before your appointment, test your device and internet connection. HomeWAV offers both free and paid options. Free visits are capped at 60 minutes, with specific weekday time slots posted for video sessions. Bring a valid photo ID—driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport all work. Attorneys, clergy, and social workers follow separate procedures with confidentiality protections.

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Communication

St. Johns County Jail uses Pay Tel Communications for inmate phone calls. Inmates can only make outgoing calls—you can't call in or leave messages for them. To receive their calls, set up and fund a prepaid Pay Tel account at www.paytel.com or call 1-800-PAY-TELL (1-800-729-8355). Heads up: collect calls to mobile phones generally don't work, and landline recipients may see charges. Phone access typically runs from after breakfast until lights out, though it pauses for meals, head counts, lockdowns, and shift changes. Legal calls to pre-registered attorney numbers are confidential and not recorded.

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Mail & Letters

Saint Johns County Jail uses Oasis Management Systems Inc. for commissary and care packages. All orders must go through the approved vendor at https://stjohnfl.jailcanteen.com—homemade packages aren't accepted. Prohibited items include weapons, illegal drugs, electronics, pornographic materials, cash, and personal checks. Packages containing contraband will be refused and may be returned or trigger further action. Expect delivery to take up to three weeks from your order date. Orders can also be returned for incorrect inmate information, size or weight violations, or if the inmate transfers or gets released. For questions about orders or returned packages, call the jail at (904) 824-8304. Even if the vendor's site looks generic, Saint Johns County Jail's rules govern what gets accepted.

Contact

For care package questions or to verify a vendor order, call St. Johns County Jail at (904) 824-8304. All visits happen at the Video Visitation Center, 4015 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. If calls from the jail aren't coming through, your carrier might be blocking them or flagging them as spam. Contact your phone provider—they may ask for the inmate's name, booking number, and the jail's phone number (904) 209-…. For booking or detainee-status questions, use the jail's front desk or the phone numbers on the facility page. For emergencies, follow local emergency procedures.

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Common Questions

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How do I schedule a HomeWAV video visit at St. Johns County Jail?

Create a HomeWAV account, add the inmate, and schedule your visit on the HomeWAV website. Free visits work the same way but are limited to 60 minutes. Test your device and internet connection before your scheduled time.

Visitation
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Where are visits held and are in-person visits allowed at St. Johns County Jail?

Visits are conducted through the Video Visitation Center at 4015 Lewis Speedway using the HomeWAV system. In-person visits aren’t offered—visitation is video-only.

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What happens if a visit is denied at St. Johns County Jail?

Visits can be limited or suspended for safety or security reasons, including lockdowns or disciplinary actions. If your visit is denied, you can submit a formal written appeal to jail administration explaining the denial and requesting review.

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Can someone call an inmate at St. Johns County Jail?

No. St. Johns County Jail does not permit incoming calls to inmates. Inmates can only make outgoing calls through the Pay Tel phone system.

Communication
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How do I set up or add funds to receive calls from an inmate?

Create and fund a prepaid Pay Tel account at www.paytel.com or call 1-800-PAY-TELL (1-800-729-8355). Once it’s funded, the inmate can place outgoing calls to the approved number on your account.

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Are attorney calls monitored or recorded at St. Johns County Jail?

No. Legal calls to pre-registered attorneys are confidential and are not monitored or recorded. The attorney’s phone number must be pre-registered with the facility for confidential status.

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