How Much Video Visits, Messages, and Photos Cost at Bay County Jail

Video visits cost $0.25 per minute. A 10-minute call runs $2.50; a 20-minute visit costs $5. Quick math before you schedule helps avoid surprises.

Two payment options: you can fund the visit yourself with a credit or debit card, or the inmate can pay using their account balance. If family members are splitting costs, decide which method you're using ahead of time - nothing derails a scheduled visit like a "not enough funds" error at the last minute.

Messages through Getting Out cost $0.25 each. Frequent check-ins add up fast, so keep a rough count if you're watching your balance.

Photos cost $0.50 each. Sending a batch of kids' pictures or holiday shots? Factor that per-photo rate into your deposit.

Ecards are $0.25 each - same price as messages. Think of them as a quick, supportive option when you want to send something short.

Every photo goes through facility review before delivery. This means it won't arrive instantly, and approval depends on meeting the jail's content rules.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Assume every photo will be screened, and double-check for anything that could be considered nudity, profanity, paraphernalia, or otherwise inappropriate before you pay to send it.

• ✓ Before you schedule a video visit (or send paid items), confirm whether you’re paying by credit/debit card or whether the inmate is paying from their account funds - then make sure the chosen account actually has enough to cover the $0.25-per-minute rate.

If the inmate already has funds, letting them cover the cost can simplify things. Either method works - just pick one and check the balance beforehand so payment issues don't eat into your visit time.