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Virtual visits at Evans Correctional Institution run through GTL. If you're on the inmate's approved visitation list, you can request a visit, but you'll need to create your own GTL account using the exact name shown on that list. Appointments must be scheduled at least 3 days and no more than 7 days in advance. Slots are first-come, first-served. You can modify a visit up to 2 days before and cancel up to 1 day before. Supported devices include computers, tablets, and Android phones (iPhones are not compatible). Visitors age 10 and older must provide photo ID evidence, while children under 10 need a certified long-form birth certificate. All virtual visits are recorded. GTL Visitor Support can help with technical issues.
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If you're on the inmate's approved visitation list, create your own GTL account using the exact name on that list, then request a virtual visit. Schedule it 3 to 7 days in advance since appointments are first-come, first-served. You can modify up to 2 days before and cancel up to 1 day before.
Evans virtual visits work on computers, tablets, and Android phones; iPhones are not compatible right now. Visitors age 10 and older must provide photo ID evidence, and children under 10 need a certified long-form birth certificate for identity verification.
SCDC set the virtual visitation rate at 16 cents per minute effective Feb. 1, 2025, making a 50-minute visit $8. An earlier facility FAQ listed a flat $10 price for a 50-minute visit, so double-check that you're looking at the most current pricing notice.
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