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Brevard County Jail Visitation and Communication Rules

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office uses Smart Communications for all inmate visitation and messaging. Face-to-face visits are prohibited, and all communication is conducted via video or electronic messaging systems.

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Why It Matters

Residents wishing to communicate with inmates at the Brevard County Jail Complex must use the Smart Communications platform, which charges fees for video calls ($0.25/minute) and electronic messaging ($0.50/message).

Key Facts

  • Face-to-face visitation is prohibited, except for professional or specially approved visits.
  • Video visitation costs $0.25 per minute ($3.75 for 15 minutes; $7.50 for 30 minutes).
  • Electronic messages cost $0.50 each, with two free messages provided every Saturday.
  • Photo delivery costs $1.00 per photo.
  • Video visitation hours are daily from 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, and 8pm-10:30pm.
  • Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and no more than 7 days in advance.
  • Visitors must adhere to a dress code; violations may result in a 30-day suspension of privileges.
  • Inappropriate behavior, profanity, or destruction of property can lead to temporary or permanent suspension of visitation.
  • Visitors are prohibited from bringing personal property, including cell phones, into on-site visitation areas.
  • All visitation sessions may be audio or video recorded for security purposes.
  • Inmate-to-inmate correspondence is strictly prohibited.
  • Incoming messages are screened for security threats, criminal plans, or prohibited content.

Who's Mentioned

organizationSmart Communications“The third-party contractor providing visitation and messaging services.”personWayne Ivey“Sheriff of Brevard County.”organizationBrevard County Sheriff's Office“The agency managing the jail complex and visitation policies.”