Galveston County Jail, TX

Visiting at Galveston County Juvenile Detention follows a structured schedule tied to unit assignment. Parents and guardians receive a visitation schedule no later than the second day of detention. Call the Intake Officer on duty to confirm your assigned time. Visits run between 6:15pm and 7:45pm, last 30 minutes, and allow a maximum of two visitors at a time. Approved visitors must show photo identification. Bags, purses, cell phones, and other accessories cannot be brought into visitation. Smoking, eating, and delivering contraband are prohibited. Siblings and other non-guardian relatives cannot visit unless approved by the Deputy Director-Detention or the Detention Superintendent. Attorneys may visit at any time. If parents are divorced, the legal custodian has first priority. For questions, call (409) 770-5900. Visits are a privilege and may be restricted for safety or operational reasons.

To schedule a video visit with an inmate at Galveston County Jail, register and book through gtlvisitme.com. Select the facility and inmate, then click "Schedule" to choose your appointment. The system shows any visit fees up front during booking, then sends a confirmation email and receipt once you complete scheduling. The scheduling service itself is free, but some visit types (including video visits) may have fees that vary by facility and visit length. If payment is required, you'll enter payment information during booking. ConnectNetwork accepts debit cards, charge cards, and Visa or Mastercard gift cards. For at-home video visits, sign in at least 15 minutes early to test your connection. For on-site video visits, arrive at least 15 minutes early and bring a valid photo ID.

You can add money at Galveston County Jail through several deposit channels. Automated options like AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink post immediately to the inmate's accounts. Trust Fund deposits submitted online or by phone are transmitted to the facility within one business day. To fund phone and PIN services through ConnectNetwork, create an account, add the facility and inmate, and follow the payment steps (phone deposits may require the facility "Site ID"). ConnectNetwork also lets you start a deposit online and complete it with cash at thousands of participating retail locations. For AdvancePay by mail, send a check or money order payable to AdvancePay Service Department and include your account number. Trust Fund deposits commonly range from $10 to $100 and are final with no refunds. PIN Debit is for phone calls only, and unused funds are refunded at release.