Remote vs. On-Site Visits at Gibson County Jail: Which Should You Choose?

Gibson County Jail runs all visits through a Video Visitation System. So your real choice isn't video versus in-person - it's whether you visit from a terminal at the jail or connect remotely from home using the same system.

The main difference comes down to frequency and location. Each inmate gets one 15-minute on-site visit per week, which happens at a terminal in the jail's public visitation area. Remote visits work differently: inmates can receive unlimited remote visits each week, and you connect from home instead of driving to the facility.

Cost is usually the deciding factor. That weekly 15-minute on-site visit? It's free. Remote visits cost $0.40 per minute, so longer or more frequent calls will add up quickly.

Scheduling Hours

• ✓ On-site public visitation times are Wednesday 6–8pm, Saturday 8–11am and 1–4pm, and Sunday 8–11am and 1–4pm.
• ✓ At-home visits can be scheduled every day from 8am to 9pm, except during meal times.

Planning an on-site visit? Bring a photo ID - it's required for all adult visitors. Show up without it and you'll lose your visit window, even if you made the trip.

On-site visits work best when you want the free option and can make one of the set visitation blocks. Since each inmate gets one 15-minute on-site visit per week, it's a solid choice for a quick check-in without paying per minute. Remote visits make more sense when you need frequent contact. Inmates can receive unlimited remote visits each week, which helps you stay connected around work, childcare, or transportation challenges. Just watch your budget - at $0.40 per minute, costs can climb fast.

• ✓ Go to inmatesales.com, create an account, purchase minutes, and schedule the visit.
• ✓ Use a computer with high-speed internet access and a webcam for at-home visits.
• ✓ Schedule within the 8am–9pm daily window and avoid meal times.