Belmont County Jail, OH
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How to Contact an Inmate at Belmont County Jail, OH (OH)
Belmont County Jail uses TextBehind for electronic mail, and you can't call an inmate directly. Here's how to stay in touch and what to confirm before you start.
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How to Send Money to Belmont County Jail, OH (OH)
Getting money onto someone's jail account comes down to timing. Belmont County Jail runs commissary twice a week, so send funds early enough to land before the next order day.
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Belmont County Jail visitation: windows, 25‑minute limit, kids, attorneys, and disciplinary visits
Planning a visit to Belmont County Jail? It's easier when you know the daily visit windows and the 25-minute time cap. Here's what you need to know about on-site vs. off-site visits, the posted time blocks, rules for minors, and the separate late-night hours for disciplinary-status visits.
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Visitation
- All visitations at Belmont County Jail are 25 minutes long.
- Inmates may have two free on-site visits per day or unlimited off-site visits for a fee, subject to suspension and facility rules.
- All visits are subject to audio/video monitoring and/or recording.
Communication
- Belmont County Jail does not accept incoming calls or incoming electronic messages; inmates place outgoing calls using facility telephones.
- The jail directs contacts to I.C. Solutions for assistance setting up prepaid phone accounts; use the vendor contact information provided by the facility.
- Calls and electronic messages in detention facilities are commonly monitored and recorded for security; check with the jail or vendor about any exceptions.
Sending Money
- Commissary is processed Tuesdays and Fridays; funds must be on the inmate’s account by Mondays 7:00 AM and Thursdays 7:00 AM for delivery.
- The sheriff’s office lobby kiosk accepts five-dollar bills or higher and debit/credit cards and requires a valid ID for deposits.
- Mail money orders payable to the inmate are accepted and the jail directs users to Access Corrections for electronic deposits and financial obligations.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Belmont County Jail offers multiple daily visitation windows, with each in-person visit lasting 25 minutes. Inmates can receive two free on-site visits per day, or use unlimited off-site video visits for a fee. Visitation can be suspended for disciplinary reasons, and all visits are subject to audio and video monitoring and may be recorded. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Attorneys of record and certified clergy can visit at reasonable times, but need to schedule ahead and show ID. Inmates in disciplinary status have a designated late-night window from 11:00 pm to 1:30 am. To schedule a visit, you'll typically need to complete an application and register in the visitation portal after approval.
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Belmont County Jail does not accept incoming phone calls or electronic messages for incarcerated people. Your loved one must place outgoing calls using facility telephones. To set up a prepaid phone account, the jail directs contacts to I.C. Solutions using vendor phone and website information provided by the facility. Third-party vendors manage sign-up, payments, and technical rules, so expect a registration process and separate vendor terms. Keep in mind that jail phone calls and electronic communications are commonly monitored and recorded for security. If you need attorney-client confidentiality, confirm the correct process with the jail or vendor first.
Read full guideSending Money
Belmont County Jail processes commissary deliveries on Tuesdays and Fridays. Funds must be on the inmate's account by Monday at 7:00 AM for Tuesday delivery and by Thursday at 7:00 AM for Friday delivery. You can add funds in person at the sheriff's office lobby kiosk (five-dollar bills or higher, or debit/credit with a valid ID), or mail a money order made payable to the inmate. The jail also directs people to Access Corrections for online deposits. For bail, cash bonds require exact change, and you'll pay a one-time $3.00 non-refundable fee plus a state-mandated $25.00 bond fee. Confirm approved deposit channels and vendor fees before sending money.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 10How long are visits at Belmont County Jail?
All visits at Belmont County Jail are 25 minutes long.
VisitationHow many visits can an inmate have each day at Belmont County Jail?
Inmates may have two free on-site visits per day, or they can use unlimited off-site (video) visits for a fee, subject to suspensions and facility rules.
VisitationAre visits at Belmont County Jail monitored or recorded?
Yes. All visitations are subject to audio and video monitoring and may be recorded.
VisitationCan inmates in disciplinary status receive visitors at Belmont County Jail?
Yes. Inmates in disciplinary status have a specific late-night visit window from 11:00 pm to 1:30 am.
VisitationCan I call an inmate at Belmont County Jail?
No. Belmont County Jail does not accept incoming calls or incoming electronic messages for inmates. Incarcerated people can place outgoing calls using the jail’s telephones.
CommunicationHow do I set up a prepaid phone account for an inmate at Belmont County Jail?
The jail directs contacts to I.C. Solutions for assistance with prepaid phone accounts. Use the phone number or website information the jail provides and follow the vendor’s registration steps.
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Belmont County Jail is located in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Below you'll find details on the facility's capacity and how housing is organized by gender.
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