How to send messages, photos, and packages
To schedule a video visit with someone at Galveston County Jail, register at gtlvisitme.com, select Galveston County Jail and the inmate, then click
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Register at gtlvisitme.com, select Galveston County Jail and the inmate, then click
Fee-based video visits require payment information during scheduling. ConnectNetwork accepts debit cards, charge cards, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards; messaging credits and replies can be purchased with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.
For at-home video visits, sign in 15 minutes early to test your connection. For on-site visits, arrive at least 15 minutes early and bring a valid photo ID.
When you're divorced or separated, visitation gets complicated fast if both parents want to see the same child. Galveston County Juvenile Detention follows a custody-based priority rule — understanding how it works helps you plan a visit that actually happens.
Galveston County Juvenile Detention doesn't run on a single visitation schedule. Your visiting days depend on which unit your child is assigned to. Once you know the unit, you can match it to the right days and plan around the evening visiting window.
Want a sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or other relative to visit your child at Galveston County Juvenile Detention? The facility starts with a strict "parents and guardians only" rule—but exceptions are possible. Here's how to request one the right way.
