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.

Don't be goofy stay out of here. You're either here about to file a civil rights law suit or you…read moredid something you shouldn't of have

My stay was excellent, the inmates were lovely, and the food was delicious, unfortunately, they had…read moreto kick me out after six months.

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

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

Picking up a package that was long over due. Long drive, dark roads after hours pickup. Outside…read morelooks as expected secured. Turn and burn!

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.

I called to see if my son needed medical attention. I was told on input it appeared he didn't and…read morethey don't check afterwards and do any rounds to check,but I know he's going through hell because he's coming off of fentanyl and needs attention. Nobody will answer the phone. I've been trying to call for two weeks and never got an answer. I had no idea how to even write because the recording cuts off halfway through tell you the address. This jail needs a complete reorganization from top to bottom and apparently more personnel if they can't answer any of their phones.. I finally had to call the clerk of the court to get some inside direct numbers and got a person to answer in records to find out if my son was even in this jail because on the website it said the jail was closed! Really, closed? I read that there's over 3000 people in the jail and it's and they're sleeping on the floor because the system is too slow in processing and you need more judges to hear the cases.The only way that a person can get medical attention is if you write to them I was told to find out if they need it! Then you report it to them can you imagine how asinine that is. I'm speaking as a doctor and very concerned about this policy. This gel is responsible to be sure people are not in jeopardy of dying because they can't get any attention that they need medically. The prisoners now also get tablets so they don't have any real visitation which I find to be inhumane. Visitation is done via video and letters are put on the tablet and they can read their tablet. I read the jail is extremely overcrowded so apparently they need to improve their organization and the judges need to hear more cases in a quick fashion instead of making the inmates wait for months in the jail when they may not even be guilty!

The nicest people that ever arrested me. I've got a medical condition that I can't be handcuffed…read morebehind my back and they respected my request to be handcuffed in front.

Typical jail, the staff is incompetent, lazy, on a power trip. I have been waiting 10 hours for my…read morewife's release. Nobody knows anything. They have anytime their lazy asses feel like it in the 24 hour window of the day. And no one knows a damn thing.