How to Use the GettingOut Visits App (what to know if Hendry County Jail supports it)

If Hendry County Jail supports GettingOut Visits, it works like a regular video call - think Skype or FaceTime. You join from your phone, and in some setups you can also use a home computer or Android device. Your loved one connects from a wireless tablet inside the facility.

One feature families ask about right away: "Visit Now." If the jail offers it, you can start a visit without scheduling ahead of time. That makes it easier to connect when you both happen to have a free moment.

Here's the catch: GettingOut Visits is only available at select facilities. You can download the app from any app store, but that doesn't mean it's active for every jail.

For Hendry County families, confirm whether Hendry County Jail supports GettingOut Visits before you count on it. If it does, you may be able to video visit from your phone without needing a computer.

If Hendry County Jail supports GettingOut Visits and has Visit Now enabled, you can start a video visit on the spot. No fixed appointment needed - just connect when you're both available.

Since the service is only at select facilities, what you see in the app depends on what Hendry County Jail has turned on. If Visit Now isn't showing up, it's usually because the facility hasn't enabled it.

If Hendry County Jail supports GettingOut Visits, billing is based on actual visit time. You pay for the minutes you use, not time you didn't end up needing.

The GettingOut Visits app is free to download, so you can set it up ahead of time. One thing to check before your visit: the iPhone app requires iOS 16.0 or later.

Depending on how the visit is set up, you may be able to use a home computer or Android device while your loved one uses a wireless tablet inside. If you need to confirm details with the jail or search the app store, the vendor is listed as Telmate, LLC.

1. Download the GettingOut Visits app - It’s offered free to download.
2. Decide what device you’ll use - If Hendry County Jail supports it, you can use a mobile device, so you don’t necessarily need a computer to video visit.

1. Confirm your phone meets requirements - On iPhone, the app requires iOS 16.0 or later.
2. Try “Visit Now” if it’s available - If Hendry County Jail supports the feature, Visit Now may let you start a visit without scheduling for some visits.

If Visit Now doesn't connect, your loved one probably isn't available at that moment, or the facility hasn't enabled that option. Try again later, or check what other visit options the app offers for their location.

Before planning around a mobile video visit, confirm that Hendry County Jail supports GettingOut Visits. The service is limited to select facilities, so a quick check with official Hendry County Jail information can save you time.

If staff ask which company runs the app, the vendor is listed as Telmate, LLC. Having that name handy helps make sure you're both talking about the same video visit system.