Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Staying in touch with someone at Halifax Correctional Unit means working through third-party vendors for calling, payments, and video visitation. For phone payments, JPay accepts them 24/7 at 1-800-574-5729. Billing and technical support go through the vendor, not facility staff. Phone calls from inmates are capped at 20 minutes to keep access fair for everyone. VADOC offers two types of video visitation, including at-home visits using a computer, tablet, or Android device. For home internet video visits, log into the GTL system about 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Before getting started, confirm the correct vendor, create and verify your family/visitor account, add funds, and follow the vendor's setup instructions.
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Pay through the vendor phone line. JPay accepts phone payments 24/7 at 1-800-574-5729. You'll need a verified family/visitor account with the approved vendor to add funds and handle billing or tech support.
Phone calls are limited to 20 minutes to ensure fair access for all residents.
Yes. VADOC supports at-home video visits via computer, tablet, or Android device. You'll need to create and verify a vendor visitor account, follow the vendor's funding and scheduling process, then log into GTL about 15 minutes before the visit starts.
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