On-Site vs Off-Site Video Visits at Huron County Jail: Which Is Right for You?
Staying connected with someone at Huron County Jail? Video visitation comes down to two options: a free on-site visit at the jail or a paid off-site visit from home. Here's how to figure out which one works for your schedule and budget.
Unrestricted inmates at Huron County Jail get one free on-site video visit per week - 20 minutes long. Need more time to connect? Off-site video visits are also 20 minutes, and unrestricted inmates can schedule up to ten of them. The catch: off-site visits typically come with a fee.
Bottom line: On-site video visits are the budget-friendly option (free, once a week). Off-site visits give you more flexibility and more total visits, but you should expect to pay for them.
The schedule is where these two options really differ. On-site video visits run Monday through Friday in two blocks: 9:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:00 pm–4:00 pm (excluding holidays). Off-site visits? Available every day, Sunday through Saturday, with longer hours: 8:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:00 pm–6:30 pm.
- ✓ Schedule your visit through ICSolutions online, or use the public lobby registration computer (kiosk) during business hours (8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday, excluding holidays)
- ✓ You can schedule up to two (2) weeks in advance
- ✓ You must schedule at least 24 hours before the visit time
Tip: Weekday hours don't work for you? Off-site visits are usually the easier fit - available daily and extending into the evening.
Off-site visits are built for convenience. You can join from any computer or mobile device with a camera - home, work, wherever you have a stable connection. Just know that your experience depends on your setup. Pick a quiet spot and avoid weak Wi‑Fi if possible.
Quick prep: Test your camera and microphone ahead of time, and take the call somewhere private so you’re not scrambling once the 20 minutes starts.
On-site video visitation makes sense if keeping costs down is your priority and you can work around the jail's weekday hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, excluding holidays). It's also fine if you only need that one weekly check-in. Off-site is the better match if your life doesn't pause during business hours. With visits available Sunday–Saturday from 8:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:00 pm–6:30 pm, it's easier to find time after work, on a weekend, or when getting to the jail is tough. For unrestricted inmates, being able to schedule up to ten 20-minute off-site visits can make a real difference if you're trying to stay consistently connected.
- ✓ Can you get to the jail during the kiosk/business hours window (8:30 am–4:30 pm Monday–Friday, excluding holidays) if you need to schedule in person?
- ✓ Do you need visit times outside the on-site weekday blocks (9:00 am–2:00 pm and 3:00 pm–4:00 pm)?
- ✓ Can you plan ahead enough to schedule at least 24 hours in advance?
- ✓ Are you trying to lock in a time up to two weeks out so you’re not scrambling last-minute?
Registration rules matter, especially if kids are involved. Registered visitors must be at least 18. Visitors between 10 and 18 need to be registered under a parent or guardian - and must visit with that adult. Group size is capped too. Each inmate can have up to four registered visitors at a time, and children under 18 count toward that total. If you're coordinating multiple family members, keep that limit in mind when scheduling.
Reminder: If you’re visiting with someone under 18 (ages 10–18), make sure they’re registered under a parent/guardian and plan for the adult to attend the visit too.
Huron County Jail confirms that off-site video visits come with a fee, but doesn't publish the per-visit price. Before committing to multiple off-site visits, check the cost during the ICSolutions scheduling process so you know exactly what you'll pay.
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