How to Set Up HomeWav Video Visits with an Inmate at Adams County Detention Facility

Adams County Detention Facility doesn't offer in-person visits. All visitation happens through HomeWav, a remote video system. Once you've set up an account and added funds, your loved one can call you during the facility's scheduled visitation hours.

Create your HomeWav account online or through the mobile app (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play). The app is often the easiest option - you can manage everything from your phone.

• ✓ Select Adams County Detention Facility
• ✓ Select the inmate you want to connect with
• ✓ Add money to your HomeWav account

During sign-up, you'll select Adams County Detention Facility, choose your loved one, and fund the account. Once that's done, you're ready to receive video calls.

Adding money is part of the setup. You'll select the facility, choose the inmate, and load funds onto the account. Without a balance, you won't be able to receive video visits.

You can also deposit money into the inmate's account for commissary, phone calls, and other approved expenses. One thing to know: inmates are charged a $30 booking fee, and any deposit will have that fee deducted automatically.

At Adams County, the inmate initiates all video calls. You won't be dialing in - your loved one calls you from inside the facility when they have access.

1. Make sure your account is funded - Video calls are billed at $0.20 per minute, so you’ll want enough balance to cover the time you plan to talk.
2. Watch for the incoming video call from the inmate - At this facility, the inmate initiates the video call to you.
3. Plan your conversation around the time cap - HomeWav video calls have a maximum length of 30 minutes, so prioritize what you need to cover first.

Remote visitation runs seven days a week across three time blocks: 7:00 AM–12:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:45 PM, and 7:00 PM–10:00 PM. If you're juggling work, school, or childcare, plan around these windows.

Using phone calls too? Pricing varies by location. The cost depends on where you're answering from.

• ✓ Plan around the 30-minute maximum for HomeWav video calls so you don’t get cut off mid-conversation
• ✓ Keep the $0.20-per-minute video rate in mind and try a shorter call first if you’re watching your balance
• ✓ Check that you’ve added money to the account before you expect a call or visit window