Getting on the Approved Visitor List at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
Before you can schedule a video visit with someone at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, you need to be an approved visitor and set up your GTL account.
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Overview
Video visits at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility require you to be on the inmate's Approved Visitor List first. Start by creating a GTL Visitor account and submitting a request to visit the prisoner through the GTL portal. Once approved, you can schedule video visits online. Sessions last 20 minutes and cost $3.20 each—the person scheduling pays in advance. Booking rules restrict visits to no more than 7 days ahead and no closer than 48 hours out. The facility's video visitation page shows a last update of 05/15/25, so check the GTL portal for current availability and any process changes.
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Quick Facts
- Approved Visitors must create a GTL Visitor account and request to visit the prisoner before scheduling video visits.
- Only visitors on an inmate's Approved Visitor List can request a video visit once the facility has begun online scheduling.
- A scheduled video visit is 20 minutes long and costs $3.20.
- Video visits must be paid for in advance by the person who scheduled the visit.
- Video visits may be scheduled no more than 7 days in advance and not after 48 hours.
Common Questions
How do I set up video visits at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility?
Create an account on the GTL Visitor website and request to visit the prisoner. Once you’re approved in the GTL portal, you can schedule video visits there.
How long are video visits and how much do they cost?
Scheduled video visits are 20 minutes long and cost $3.20. The person who schedules the visit must pay in advance.
When can I schedule a video visit at this facility?
You can schedule video visits no more than 7 days in advance and no closer than 48 hours out. Check the GTL portal for current availability—options depend on the facility's online scheduling status.
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