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

There are pros and cons to this venue; no pun intended. The nice thing about it is it's relatively…read morenew if you're lucky enough to book a room in one of the new wings, which are plentiful as they always seem to have people clamoring to book a stay here, so more rooms are regularly being built. There are older wings too though which are a little dilapidated so try to arrange for a newer wing; you may have to fight for it, literally. Their rooms feel a little snug; they can't be much larger than 6x10, and that includes the bathroom facilities and vanity, which is conveniently integrated into the toilet itself for space savings. The walls are solid concrete which feels a little institutional but they're good for giving you a nice sense of security should inclement weather present itself. I would take a picture but the gentlemen working at the front desk took my camera and my clothes, hence the two star rating; I would have preferred to have kept my belongings while they have my outfit dry cleaned. A big complaint I have is with the phone situation. I realize hotels like to nickel and dime you to death, 25 cents per call, 50 cents per call, but this place is really ridiculous; you are required to call collect and the person on the other end has to pay a few dollars just to talk to you. I mean really, that's excessive. The common areas are well maintained, seemingly by the guests themselves as odd as that sounds. There is a communal shower kind of like what you'd find at a nice European hostel. It seemed clean enough but some of the other guests were a little more affectionate than I'd have liked while showering; one even referred to me as "Honey" which I found quite odd. There is no swimming pool, and the gym is also outside, so if you want to get a workout in while it's raining, that probably won't happen. The food is mediocre and they do not give you metal utensils, just plastic. The surrounding area is likely a little sketchy because there seem to be an abundance of security guards patrolling the grounds. Other than that though, hard to give it one star since the stay is 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

The website support staff failed to perform their Basic Duties. The website FAILED to inform the…read morePublic (Non Inmate) that visiting hours had changed for Monday. My son drove 2 hours to visit someone, only to learn he couldn't visit them. POOR SUPPORT STAFF. The automated phone recording also was not updated.

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.

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.

There is a minor rat infestation, but it's a cool place to starve to death. The staff had to kick…read moreme out after I "allegedly" touched another inmate.

I've been to this place twice, and several of the guards really are quite inhuman. They treat…read moreeverybody like an idiot, or horrible criminal, no matter who you are, what you're there for. You can seriously tell that several of the officers actually get off on making other peoples' lives as miserable as they can. When I was arrested for drinking in public in the city Los Angeles, the cops were actually all just like regular human beings. I mean yeah it was jail and it's no fun but they were normal people and treated me like a human. Small town cops man... they don't deal with any major crimes so they end up being the pathetic cops that make all other great cops look bad. Usually I'm glad the cops are there in case I ever need them but, in Englewood, you really don't have to worry about your safety much anyway. Most of these cops never been shot at in their lives. Maybe try getting a job in a city so you actually save lives not just irritate them. Good day