Remote vs. On‑Site Video Visits at Adams County Jail: Hours, Cost, and Which to Choose
Adams County Jail gives you two ways to video visit: a free on-site option in the jail lobby, or a paid remote option from home. Which one works best depends on your schedule, whether you can make the trip, and how quickly you need to book.
You have two video-visit options at Adams County Jail. On-site visits are free - you'll use a terminal in the public visitation room off Vermont Street. Remote visits cost a small fee but let you connect from any computer or mobile device at home.
Scheduling is where these two options really differ. On-site visits run daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - great if you're local and free during the day. Remote visits have a much wider window, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., making them easier to fit around work, school, or evening routines.
- ✓ No visits scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (mealtime block)
- ✓ No visits scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (mealtime block)
- ✓ These mealtime blocks apply to on‑site video visits
- ✓ These mealtime blocks also apply to remote (at‑home) video visits
On-site video visits are free when you use the lobby terminals. Remote visits come with a small fee since you're connecting from your own device instead.
- Plan at least a day ahead - all visits (on‑site and remote) must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Book through the vendor - schedule using the website www.inmatesales.com or by calling 1-877-998-5678.
- Pick the visit type and time slot - choose on‑site (lobby) or remote (at‑home), then select an available time outside the mealtime blocks.
Pick on-site visits if you're nearby, want to save money, and can make the lobby schedule (daily 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with mealtime blocks). It's the simplest option when getting there isn't a hassle and daytime hours work for you. Remote visits make more sense if you can't travel to the jail or need flexibility. The window runs daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., so early-morning or evening visits become possible. Keep in mind there's a fee, and I'd recommend confirming the exact cost when you schedule through the provider. Either way, don't wait until the last minute. Both options require booking at least 24 hours ahead through the same scheduling system.
Heads up: Remote video visits have a small fee, and all visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through www.inmatesales.com or 1-877-998-5678.
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