Jackson County Jail

Some of the inmates at the Jackson County Jail have been tried and sentenced to the jail or the Florida Department of Corrections. However, most inmates have not yet been tried by the courts, so they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.  

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in Jackson County, call the jail at (850) 482-9651 or use VINE (see below). Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth when using the VINE website.

Florida VINE

The Florida VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can search for information regarding the custody status of their offender, and to register to receive phone calls and e-mail notifications when the offender’s custody status changes. 

This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status. Click this link to register.

Inmates being held for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Florida Department of Corrections (DOC), or charges from other counties will not be found by going to the VINE Link above. You will have to call the jail.

Bonding someone out of the Jackson County Jail

The method (cash/surety) and amount of money needed for bonding someone out of the Jackson County Jail depends on their charges. Most crimes, but not all crimes, are bondable offenses.

When you pay a cash bond, it is refunded to you when all court appearances have been made and the case is discharged, dismissed, or a not guilty verdict rendered. If the arrestee fails to appear or is found guilty, the money will be forfeited. 

When you use a Bail Bondsman for a surety bond, you will not get a refund. 

Personal Property

If an inmate has medication that must be dropped off, you must first call the jail and speak to the medical department to get approval. Medical personnel must be present at the jail to accept inmate medication. Medical staff are on duty seven days a week from 7:00 AM through 7:00 PM.

The only other personal items that friends and family can drop off are one pair of work boots (no steel toe) and one pair of eyeglasses.

These items will only be accepted after the inmate fills out a request and gets approval. The items may be brought to the jail Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

On-site inmate visitation at the Jackson County Jail is conducted weekly, with each inmate allowed up to one hour. To schedule your visit, call 850-482-9651 extension: 210, specify the inmate you wish to visit and the day and time will be given to you for that inmate.

Only two visitors will be allowed in to visit at one time. You must also have a valid picture ID and present it at the time of your visit.

All visitors must be appropriately dressed or the visit will be denied. Wearing articles of clothing such as mini-skirts, sleeveless shirts, low-cut tops, etc. is not permitted.

No items are allowed in the visitation booth. Please be considerate of other visitors and do not let small children become disorderly or wander around the visiting area. No disorderly conduct towards other visitors, the inmates, or staff is tolerated at any time. 

Video Visitation

Video visits at the Jackson County Jail are conducted through www.videovisitanywhere.com.

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Jackson County Jail cannot receive incoming phone calls, however, they have access to phones and can make outgoing calls from the inmate housing area. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time.

Inmate phone and electronic messaging services are provided by Securus Technology. To set up an account so you can accept calls and emails from your inmate, call 800-844-6591 or visit them at www.securustech.net

How to Send Money

Money may be deposited in an inmate’s account at the Jackson County Jail by using the Lobby Kiosk (cash, credit/debit card). Lobby hours for depositing funds are 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily.

Friends and family can also visit accesscorrections.com to deposit money online with a credit or debit card, or you can call 866-345-1884 to make a deposit over the phone. There is a fee for all deposits, based on the method used.

All funds must be deposited into an inmate’s account by Friday at 10:00 AM for them to be able to purchase commissary for the following week. There is no limit to how much you can send, however inmates are only allowed to spend $70.00 per week.

Programs For Inmates

This information is not publicly available.

Pictures of Jackson County Jail

Careers at Jackson County Jail

If you are interested in a career with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and would like more information about the job openings at the Jackson County Jail, click here. 

The facility is currently hiring correctional officers, with a starting salary between $30,883.00 - $44,113.00. All applicants must:

• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Be a State of Florida certified Correctional Officer or be able to obtain such certification.
• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have no record of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements
• Be drug-free and pass a vigorous background investigation. 
• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license is required prior to employment.