Five Star Accommodations here highly recommend. Seriously…read morethough I came here to put some money on someone's account to help them out and they were very nice and professional here under the circumstances. If you can stay at a different Hotel, it would probably be for the best

Listen I'm not condoning any person for having a visit to this place, and I don't have enough…read moreexperience to know if this is normal at other jails but I just thought everyone would get a chuckle with a review of the intake department. The entire department of intake guards is just the sheriffs department rejects. None of them have even spent a minute in a gym and the majority of them look as if they just got done eating 7 donuts. their only upper hand is that they have weapons while you have your hands cuffed. I watched one guy get taken back behind curtains and beat by 4 guards who would otherwise struggle in a fair environment, all because he made a joke about how the know-it-all guard was short. He's Hispanic/asian and is trying to grow a beard but it's a struggle for him. The inmates frequently pick on him for being short, and He thought he was cool by putting me in solitary because "I didn't look like I respected him," to which I replied that respect was earned not given. That was his green light to handcuff me, throw me into a cell, and rip apart my single sheet of paper with phone numbers. Mind you, I was arrested for a suspended license and was released same day. I did nothing violent, was quiet, posed no harm to anybody. The night time guards pretty much all of them were super reasonable and even helpful at times, and would converse or even joke a bit with you. However, the day time guards it's pretty obvious they're picked on frequently and were likely bullied when younger. I get that they're dealing with some terrible people, but they also deal with folks who made a very simple mistake and are just trying to be released. They're extremely self conscious and it's obvious that they know that if they were on and even field with the inmates that they wouldn't be nearly as confident. Yelling, speaking with a fake deep voice does not change the fact that people don't respect this group of Scorned sheriffs rejects. You have grown women out in squad cars risking their lives but then you have this group of losers sitting in intake knowing they weren't brave or qualified enough to do what the real sheriffs do

Visited the downtown Tampa courthouse to find needed records on the ground floor, Clerk of Circuit…read moreCourt Customer Service Center, 'Room 101.' It was a nice touch to have a person assist you after going through security. She walked me to the computer kiosk and assisted. There are 30 or so service windows divided by category. My number was called but they then asked me to go back to the kiosk for a different category. The woman at window four seemed 'bothered' to find solutions in helping me. A very rude coworker stood behind her meddling in my business while working on something shaking her head no and mumbling "no." They are there to serve the public and find solutions since they are trained and the public is not familiar with the processes and options. The woman said I needed to hire an attorney to get the records. No, not an option. I am not paying to get records I can get myself. They were not helpful and unwilling to do their job. I went back to the kiosk a third time and went back to a different rep in the first category, records. I was called immediately. The man at window 29 was SO HELPFUL. He asked questions and even asked a manager for guidance. He filled out papers for a record search and said the archives would work on it and I would be contacted. I received a call within a couple of hours. She had questions and was researching. Received two more calls from the nice lady as she was broadening her search. She called me a fourth time and found the records. I thanked her profusely on the phone. She replied, "it is my job to serve our customers." That is a public servant. This woman and the nice man are what is right with the staff on the ground floor, Room 101. Tax dollars well spent. Heading in today to pick up my papers, WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY ON AN ATTORNEY.

Final judgment. Judge ruled in my favor. He's ordered that Brickpavers showroom pay me $500 and…read morecourt costs of $130. Now comes the fun. I have to collect the money from the owner Andre. I was a fool for not checking the BBB first. This guy has some really bad history. Wish me luck.

my best friend recently spent time at Pinellas County jail. I don't know much about prison by the…read moregrace of God and I don't know much about jail, but I do know this each every time I called the staff was extremely friendly courteous they didn't have to be most places aren't the fact that they offer free visitation over video is an extra bonus opposed to charging offer for free whoever is running this jail. May God bless you and continue to do good work my friend safe.

worst jail ever, they have this pod called echo for women they had me in on b/s charges... i was in…read morea single cell before that for 2 weeks unconscious in a single cell that had gas fumes coming from the vents that kept me going in and out of consciousness for my first 2 wks before moving me to population... that wicked jail and their employees will fail at everything they do!!!!! . then a retired judge told me pinellas county is a white county!! tuh. ....

Let's face it, this is a jail, of course if you were here it probably wasn't a good experience…read more That doesn't mean it needs a one star rating though. For a jail, it is what it is. I unfortunately had to spend one night here, & the cops seemed to have their act together. For a relatively unpleasant experience, the police here made it as easy to get through as possible. Fact is if you don't act up & cooperate it'll be a smooth ride to the end when you're finally free.

they have you running around I'd circle to contact , they are rude on they phone because you are…read moreasking question and they can't give answers . have people sitting in there for paper work when you handle everything super early in the morning . I get it's a jail but some things happen like self defense and don't need to be in there and have them sitting in there like they killed a person

Facility~ 5 Stars Dickhead OPD that arrested me~ 0 Stars…read more I spent a relaxing night here a few years ago for allegedly violating article VIII section 18-411 Code 1986, 94.01 of the city ordinance, better known as "off premises canvassing". A local night club hired us to pass out free drink passes but failed to mention the law preventing it. The officer wanted to make an example out of me to show the club owners they wanted the fliering to stop. I was given no warning. It was my first (and perhaps last) time in a place of incarceration, and I must say that I was rather pleasantly surprised with the experience given the circumstances. My memory is a bit hazy--you'll have to excuse me as this was quite a few years ago. The facility was newly built, in a concrete-metal style that is elegant in its spareness and utility. It is, however, lacking in a certain fluidity. My particular cell was absolutely spic and span. A polished concrete floor and stainless steel fixtures complemented a minimal, Japanese-inspired interior. In keeping with its status as a public facility, individual dwellings were completely sealed from each other with little flow or openness betwixt them. A rolled up mat normally provides an additional level of comfort to the metal bunks lined nicely up against the walls. Staff was generally efficient and friendly. My fellow detainee's had lovely words of encouragement as this was not their first offence. A new, soft gray blanket provided much needed warmth during the morning chill. Unfortunately, I was not able to turn off the fluorescent lights at my discretion. This, however, did nothing to disturb my inability to sleep because I was still in shock from the arrest . If I were to suggest one area of improvement--the food was severely lacking. In the morning, I was given a tray containing a carton of low fat milk, generic brand cereal, mushy grits and 2 slices of white bread. While the cereal was satisfying (the milk, in particular, was very refreshing for a very parched throat), the grits were inedible. The two slices of white bread, I later learned come with every meal. 42 pieces a week in fact. With all the fresh produce that is locally available in Orlando, I felt it would represent the city better if these were available to the facility's temporary dwellers.

My experience with Orange County Jail has been extremely negative. Many of the officers who control…read moreinmate movement and meal times appear to abuse their authority and treat inmates harshly. They often yell at and disrespect inmates instead of handling situations with professionalism. The meal schedule is also very irregular and inhumane. For example, breakfast is served around 6 a.m., but lunch may not be served until 5 p.m., and dinner as late as 8 p.m. This goes against the standard meal schedule that inmates should receive. In addition, I've encountered serious unprofessional behavior from staff, including being hung up on when calling administrative offices and receiving rude or dismissive treatment when trying to ask about inmate services. The people who work here are truly miserable and it'd be nice if there were some people who actually have empathy and patience to work here. There also seems to be a lack of fairness and transparency in how certain processes are handled -- for example, requests related to marriage or paperwork are denied for questionable reasons, such as claims about missing immigration stamps that have nothing to do with the marriage process. On top of that, they are very disorganized and you will get different information depending on who you ask. All the staff is NOT on the same page. Corporal Tinsley is an inconsiderate power hungry individual who is racist and not willing to accommodate or help out certain individuals with unique circumstances. Overall, the system feels broken, unaccountable, and deeply unprofessional. Orange County Jail needs oversight, accountability, and proper staff training to ensure inmates and their loved ones are treated with basic dignity and respect.

As jails go it was pretty good. The only problem I had was because I'm disabled they refused to put…read moreme on a bunkbed and instead gave me this little plastic thing to sleep on the ground. And I was incarcerated with a guy who was in heroin withdrawal and so he spent a lot of the time throwing up Like 1 foot from where I was on the ground

When my son was arrested, I was stressed out beyond belief and had no idea what to do. I found One…read moreStop for the bond and was immediately put at ease. I went to the office, posted bond and the woman there took care of everything. Then, afterwards, she sent texts regarding the hearings. And thank goodness she did because we never got any notice from the court. I highly recommend them!!!

OMG! I was literally in and out in 10 minutes without an appointment. I tried to transact my…read morebusiness with the Pinellas County Clerk on line but was a little confused by the choices offered so I went to the source and I'm glad I did. When I arrived at the clerk's office on the 2nd floor I took a number. My number was called 2 minutes later. Isabella was completely knowledgeable and cut through my confusion with a few well worded sentences, and even managed to save me a few dollars as well, which is always welcome. I left clutching an instruction sheet with all the items pertaining to my situation highlighted. Wow! I have mentioned in the past the legendary lines and wait times of government offices in my home town of Chicago, and how Pinellas County Florida government offices are the exact opposite of what I'm used to. This seems to be true across the entirety of Pinellas County. I am impressed.

Nice jeans are ok for jury duty. Even though it says to get there by 830 nothing starts till 9…read more Very efficient and quick to get in and the check in for jury duty is quick as well. Quicker if you fill out and sign all paperwork beforehand.

I unfortunately was a resident at this facility a few times for short periods and this year while I…read morewas there for 4 months I had to have major back surgery. Thankfully the medical staff that I had taking care of me, which would be nurse aussinator and Sanchez as well as nurse practitioner BuMiller I received the highest quality of medical care that I could even anticipate from accounting jail facility. It made my recovery not only possible but manageable and sufferable. They're professionalism and attentiveness to my needs and my recovery were amazing. BuMiller was very attentive she listened she always made sure I had what I needed so that I could properly heal without any issues. I appreciate everybody that help me through this difficult time both physically and mentally. Coupled with the guard staff I had in the medical wing, Messina, Funk, Bower, and Foster ( a couple others I cannot recall the moment ) ... They were professional compassionate yet exhibited the utmost respectable integrity and quality of control care and custody.... because of them I was able to recover completely and with no serious complications. I would just like to think the staff mentioned above for their amazing personalities their care and their time that they invested into me during my stay. And although I hope to never see them again, lol, I always will wish them the best and have fond thoughts of them as people because they are amazing. Thanks guys, miss you! A. Adams

Thank You, Officer walker…read more I want to give a huge shoutout to Officer Walker from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for going above and beyond to help my wife recently. He was incredibly professional, kind, and patient during a stressful situation. It's rare to meet someone who truly cares about the people they serve, but Officer Walker showed exactly that. She made sure my wife felt safe, informed, and supported the entire time. We're so thankful for his compassion and the excellent way she represents the Sheriff's Office. Thank you again, Officer Walker -- our community is lucky to have you!