Union County Jail, FL

Union County Jail offers visitation only on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Visits are limited to immediate family, and you can visit on one of those scheduled days. Anyone entering the facility is subject to search under Florida State Statute. Before making plans, confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitor list. The inmate typically must add visitors before approval can be granted. Many facilities also require a visitor application, so complete any required forms and wait for confirmation before traveling. Otherwise, you may be turned away. For additional rules or scheduling steps, check the jail's visitor materials or the inmate handbook.

Need release updates? Union County Jail participates in automatic victim notification through the V.I.N.E.S. network, which alerts registered users when an offender is released. For questions about serving paperwork or filing documents, the county civil department handles document service. Call (386) 496-2501 or visit Union County Courthouse, Room 102, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. For day-to-day contact with someone in custody, many Florida detention sites offer options like vendor-run email or messaging (often using prepaid credits and message screening), phone calls, voicemail, and remote video visits. These systems are commonly run by third-party vendors. Rules, scheduling, and fees vary by facility and vendor.

Making a payment through Union County Jail's civil division? Accepted payment types include cash, checks, and money orders. Service of process fees are governed by Florida Statute 30.231 and are non-refundable. For adding money to an inmate account, the exact options depend on the facility and its vendor. Common methods include an online payment portal, a lobby kiosk, phone deposits, or mailing a money order. Deposit methods, required forms, and vendor fees can differ, so confirm the current instructions before sending anything. When depositing funds, have the inmate's full name and booking number or ID ready. Complete all deposit fields clearly so the payment can be processed or returned if needed.