Escambia County Jail Visitation — Video Visit Schedule, Rules & What to Bring
Escambia County Jail visits are video visits, from home or at the Video Visitation Center, 3080 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, which is open 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. daily. Schedule at gettingout.com or 1-855-516-0115, up to 7 days ahead and at least 24 hours before. Each visit allows up to two visitors, and inmates get at least two hours of visits per week.
On this page
- Visiting times
- How do you schedule a video visit? (step by step)
- Visitation rules (county policy effective August 28, 2025)
- What to bring to an on-site video visit
- At home vs. at the Video Visitation Center
- Attorney and professional visits
- Visiting someone at the Work Annex
- Contact
- Frequently asked questions
Visiting times
| Facility | Visit time slots |
|---|---|
| Main Jail (Correctional Facility) | 8:00–11:00 a.m. · 12:30–3:30 p.m. · 7:45–8:45 p.m. |
| Work Annex (Cantonment) | 9:00–11:30 a.m. · 12:30–4:30 p.m. · 5:30–8:45 p.m. |
The Video Visitation Center is open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., including county-observed holidays. Slots can be cancelled for lockdowns, head counts or maintenance, so check your confirmation.
How do you schedule a video visit? (step by step)
- Go to gettingout.com or call 1-855-516-0115.
- Register as a visitor with a valid email address.
- Check your email for the auto-generated password.
- Log in and reset your password.
- Find the inmate by full name or booking number (from Jail View) and book an at-home or on-site slot.
Under the county’s visitation policy, visits can be scheduled up to seven days in advance and no less than 24 hours before the visit.
Visitation rules (county policy effective August 28, 2025)
Escambia County Corrections’ administrative order on inmate visitation (E.C.C.D. IP .001) sets these rules:
- Visit time: inmates in general population receive at least two hours of visitation per week.
- Visitors: a maximum of two visitors per visit.
- Children: children under 1 don’t count as visitors. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult (emancipated minors with proof excepted). Children under 12 must be supervised at all times.
- ID: a valid driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, U.S. immigration identification or passport. Expired, cracked, taped or altered IDs aren’t accepted.
- Dress code: no clothing that exposes breasts, buttocks or groin; no see-through clothing or swimsuits; no provocative clothing or items with suggestive, obscene or inflammatory designs.
- Personal items (on-site): only keys, identification, a small wallet or purse (inspected) and outerwear. Smart watches are prohibited.
- Conduct: visits are monitored and recorded, and rule violations can end a visit or lead to a ban.
What to bring to an on-site video visit
Bring: a valid photo ID (see the list above), your car keys, a small wallet, and a jacket if you like.
Leave in the car: your phone, smart watch, bags, food and drinks, and anything else not on the allowed list.
Arrive early, about 15 minutes before your slot, to check in. Children under 12 must stay with you the whole time.
At home vs. at the Video Visitation Center
| At home | At the Video Visitation Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Your computer or phone | 3080 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola |
| Cost | The provider’s fee is shown when you book | Ask the visitation office |
| Needs | Webcam or phone, steady internet | Valid photo ID; arrive early |
| Rules | Same conduct and dress rules apply on camera | ID check and item limits |
Attorney and professional visits
Attorneys can visit seven days a week, at any hour, including holidays, with a valid bar card and photo ID, according to the county’s policy. These visits are arranged separately from family video visits. Call the Detention Division at 850-436-9830.
Visiting someone at the Work Annex
The Work Annex (601 Highway 297-A, Cantonment) uses the same scheduling system with its own time slots (above). A housing code of CRP or CMS on Jail View means the person is at the Work Annex. Housing codes · Work Annex guide
Contact
Escambia County Video Visitation Center · 3080 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505 · 850-436-9961 · visitation@myescambia.com
Frequently asked questions
Does the Escambia County jail allow in-person visits?
Family visits at the Escambia County Jail are by video, either from home or on screens at the Video Visitation Center at 3080 N. Pace Blvd. There are no face-to-face contact visits for the public. Attorneys can arrange professional visits separately, seven days a week, at any hour.
How do I set up a video visit with an Escambia County inmate?
Register as a visitor at gettingout.com or call 1-855-516-0115, confirm your email and reset your password, then find the inmate by name or booking number and book a slot. Visits can be booked up to seven days ahead and at least 24 hours before the visit.
How many visitors can come to an Escambia County jail visit?
Up to two visitors per visit under the county’s current visitation policy. Children under 1 don’t count toward the limit. Visitors under 18 must come with an adult, and children under 12 must be supervised the entire time. Everyone old enough needs acceptable, valid photo identification.
What ID do I need to visit the Escambia County jail?
A valid driver’s license, state ID card, military ID, U.S. immigration identification or passport. The county won’t accept IDs that are expired, cracked, taped or altered. Bring the same ID you registered with on the scheduling site so check-in at the Video Visitation Center goes smoothly.
What are the Escambia County jail visiting hours?
The Video Visitation Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. every day, including holidays. Main Jail visit slots are 8–11 a.m., 12:30–3:30 p.m. and 7:45–8:45 p.m. Work Annex slots are 9–11:30 a.m., 12:30–4:30 p.m. and 5:30–8:45 p.m. Book in advance.
Sources: Escambia County – Video Visitation Information · Escambia County Corrections Administrative Order – Inmate Visitation (PowerDMS) · GettingOut – schedule a visit · Detention contacts