How Many Off‑Site Video Visits Can You Schedule? Huron County Jail's Conflicting Policies Explained
Trying to schedule an off-site video visit at Huron County Jail? You'll hit a frustrating snag: the county's page and the sheriff's site contradict each other. Here's what each source says, what it means for your plans, and how to protect yourself when you book.
The county page keeps the onsite option simple: inmates may receive 1 onsite video visit per week. That's the one number on the county page that's actually straightforward.
Off-site visits are where things get interesting - and where the conflict begins. The county page says inmates may have unlimited offsite video visits. For families who can't make regular trips to the jail lobby, "unlimited" changes everything. But read the rest of the rules carefully before you start scheduling.
The county page spells out the practical details you'll need. Visits must be scheduled at least 12 hours in advance, and you can book up to two weeks out. Each video visit runs 30 minutes, and offsite visits cost $7.50 per visit. Up to 3 visitors can be on screen at once - minors under 10 don't count toward that total. And don't be late: inmates and visitors can be no more than 10 minutes late for a scheduled visit. After that, the visit is ended/forfeited.
The sheriff's site tells a different story. It says inmates are allowed one free on-site visit per week or up to ten off-site visits (with a fee). If "up to ten" is what's actually enforced, that's a completely different planning situation than "unlimited."
The sheriff site also sets a stricter booking window: visitors may schedule up to two weeks in advance but not less than 24 hours prior. The two-week maximum matches the county page, but the 24-hour minimum conflicts with the county's 12-hour rule. Waiting until the last minute could mean the difference between getting a slot and getting blocked.
On cost, the county page is specific: offsite video visits are $7.50 per visit. The sheriff site also mentions a fee for off-site visits, which aligns with the idea that off-site time is paid even when on-site may be free. The shared "house rules" apply either way: a total of 3 visitors can be present, minors under 10 don't count toward that total, and you only get a 10-minute grace period before the visit is ended/forfeited.
This conflict can hit you two ways: whether the system lets you book, and how much you spend. If you assume "unlimited offsite video visits" is the rule, you might schedule more than the sheriff site's "up to ten off-site visits (with a fee)" would actually allow. Even when you're within the limit, off-site visits aren't free - they're $7.50 each on the county page. Multiple visits a week adds up fast.
Timing trap: The county page says schedule at least 12 hours in advance, while the sheriff site says not less than 24 hours prior. Both agree you can schedule up to two weeks out - so booking earlier is the safest way to avoid a last-minute denial.
The smaller details can make or break a visit too. Video visits are 30 minutes long, which helps you plan around work, school pickups, and time zones. A total of 3 visitors can be present, with minors under 10 not counting toward that total. And don't cut it close - if either the inmate or visitors are more than 10 minutes late, the visit is ended/forfeited.
- Check the minimum notice time before you pick a slot - the county page says at least 12 hours in advance, while the sheriff site says not less than 24 hours prior.
- Use the shared two-week window to your advantage - both pages say you can schedule up to two weeks in advance, so booking early reduces the chance of running into the 12-vs-24-hour conflict.
- ✓ Don’t assume “unlimited” will be honored in practice; until you confirm, keep off-site scheduling within the sheriff site’s “up to ten” wording.
- ✓ If you’re trying to guarantee contact each week, plan around the sheriff site’s “one free on-site visit per week” option and treat off-site visits as the paid add-on.
- ✓ Save screenshots and receipts for any off-site visit you pay for (the county page lists off-site visits at $7.50 each), especially if a visit is denied or ends up disputed later.
- ✓ Block out the full 30 minutes for the visit time (county page).
- ✓ Keep the group to 3 visitors total; minors under 10 don’t count toward that total.
- ✓ Join on time - after 10 minutes late, the scheduled visit is ended/forfeited.
Until the wording gets aligned, treat both pages as live sources and cross-check before you schedule. The county page says inmates may receive 1 onsite video visit per week and unlimited offsite video visits, with visits scheduled at least 12 hours in advance (up to two weeks out). The sheriff site says one free on-site visit per week or up to ten off-site visits with a fee, requiring scheduling not less than 24 hours prior (also up to two weeks in advance). Safest approach? Plan around the stricter limit and longer notice window unless staff confirms otherwise.
Need a clear answer for your situation? Contact the jail directly - it's faster than guessing. Huron County publishes a jail staff roster with email addresses. Chuck Bolzman's listing at bolzmanc@co.huron.mi.us can be a starting point if you want the current rule in writing.
- ✓ Is the current off-site video visit limit “unlimited,” or is it capped at up to ten (10) off-site visits?
- ✓ Does the one free on-site visit per week affect (or replace) the off-site limit in any way?
- ✓ What is the minimum advance scheduling requirement right now: at least 12 hours, or not less than 24 hours prior?
- ✓ Are off-site video visits currently $7.50 per visit, and are there any other fees you should expect when you schedule?
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