Video Visits from Home vs. Free On‑Site Video Visits at Jackson County ADC: How to Choose

All visitation at Jackson County ADC happens by video. You can either visit for free using an on-site kiosk at the jail, or schedule paid video visits from home. The key difference? On-site visits cost nothing but have limits. Home visits cost money but offer more flexibility - each session runs 20 minutes.

The free on-site option has restrictions. Each inmate gets one 20-minute video visit per week. That's it. If you want to talk more often, paid from-home visits become the practical choice.

To set up from-home video visits (or inmate messaging), you'll need to register through VendEngine. You can sign up on their website or through the CorrectPay app - that's also where you'll find scheduling options and current pricing.

On Site Details

• ✓ Make your on-site video visit appointment at the kiosk in the front lobby of the jail
• ✓ Plan around the schedule limits: on-site visits aren’t available on Sunday, and they aren’t available before 12:30 p.m. on Mondays
• ✓ Keep your group small: on-site visits are limited to three visitors total (adults and children combined)

Home video visits are designed for flexibility. Jackson County ADC allows unlimited 20-minute sessions from home, though each one requires payment. If you're balancing work, childcare, or a long drive to the facility, being able to schedule more frequent shorter visits may outweigh the cost.

If cost matters most, the free on-site visit wins. You get face-to-face time (by video) without paying anything. The catch: one 20-minute session per week per inmate. That can feel limiting if you're trying to stay closely connected. Paid from-home visits flip that tradeoff. You can do unlimited 20-minute sessions - helpful for shorter, more frequent check-ins. The downside is the cost, plus you'll need to navigate VendEngine/CorrectPay registration instead of just walking into the lobby.

Checklist Decide

• ✓ If you can reliably get to the jail and one weekly session is enough, the free on-site 20-minute visit may be the simplest option
• ✓ If you need more than one visit per week, from-home video visits allow unlimited 20-minute sessions (paid)
• ✓ If money is tight right now, starting with the free on-site option can keep you connected without adding another bill

1. Decide how often you need to visit - if weekly is enough, the free on-site option may work; if you need more, plan on paid from-home sessions.
2. Register through VendEngine or CorrectPay - use the VendEngine website or the CorrectPay app to get set up for home video visits (and messaging).
3. Confirm current fees and account details there - pricing and payment details are handled through the provider.