Remote Video Visits vs. In-Person Visits at Elkhart County Jail: Choose What Works for You

Both remote video visits and on-site visits at Elkhart County Jail require scheduling ahead of time - no walk-ins. On-site appointments can be scheduled any day the lobby is open, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Remote visits offer more flexibility: you can book them Monday through Sunday, 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Remote visits require a device with a working camera and microphone. Most newer computers and smartphones will do the job - just make sure you can see and be heard clearly during the call.

Cost and Timing

• ✓ $6.95 for a 20-minute remote visit
• ✓ $13.90 for a 40-minute remote visit

On-site visits are free to schedule through the lobby during the 8:00 am to 4:00 pm window. The remote visit fees apply only to video visits, not in-person appointments.

The jail offers an unlimited video visitation subscription for friends and family. Pricing and signup details aren't listed alongside the general visit rules, so confirm the cost through the jail's visitation system before purchasing.

1. Check whether the remote hours fit your schedule - remote visit times run Monday–Sunday from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, and they must be prescheduled.
2. Make sure your device is ready - you need a camera and microphone for the remote visit.
3. Schedule ahead, not last-minute - remote visits are scheduled just like on-site visits, so plan on setting your appointment in advance.

1. Use the lobby scheduling window - on-site visit appointments can be scheduled any day the lobby is open, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and they must be prescheduled.
2. Plan around the once-daily limit - an inmate may participate in visitation only once per day, so pick the visit time you care about most.
3. Schedule at least a day ahead - all visitation appointments must be set at least twenty-four (24) hours before the visit.