How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Houston County Detention takes planning, especially if you need to fit an approved time window. In-person visits for attorneys and court personnel run Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–4:30 PM. Visits outside those hours require prior approval from the facility. For health and safety, don't enter if you have chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms. Privacy rules matter here: posting photos or videos of any visitation involving an HCDC inmate will permanently revoke your visitor privileges. Plan to get approved, schedule your visit, bring a valid photo ID, and follow facility conduct rules. PayTel video visitation accounts can be created at paytel.com and require a photo ID. Note that front-lobby kiosks have been reported out of service.
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Houston County Detention Center uses PayTel for video visitation. Head to paytel.com and create your visitor account—you'll need this before you can schedule or complete any video visits.
Attorney and court-personnel in-person visits are Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–4:30 PM. Any visits outside those hours require prior approval from the facility.
No. If you post pictures or videos of any visitation with an HCDC inmate, you will permanently lose your visitor privileges.
Don't enter the facility if you have chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms. If you need to reschedule, use the facility's visitation approval and scheduling process (including any available online scheduling tools).
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