How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
All visitation at Kankakee County Jail happens by video monitor—you'll need to book an appointment at least 24 hours ahead. On-site video visits are limited to one per inmate per week, but at-home (remote) visits are unlimited. The jail is closed for visitation on Sundays and Mondays. Thursday hours run from 12:30pm to 8:00pm, with a short break in the late afternoon. Plan ahead: the person who scheduled the visit must arrive at least 15 minutes early, and you'll need a valid photo ID. Each appointment allows up to three visitors (including children), and inmates can have up to ten approved visitors total. Everyone gets searched—no exceptions. Leave electronics, large bags, and weapons behind. Photography and recording are prohibited, and violations can end your visit and get you banned.
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Visiting at Kankakee County Jail is video-only, and you'll need to schedule ahead of time. Follow the steps below to get booked—and avoid losing your loved one's weekly on-site visit to a no-show.
Your first visit can feel overwhelming—especially when you're worried about messing something up. At Kankakee County Jail, video visits are appointment-only, so getting the scheduling right is what matters most.
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Book a video appointment at least 24 hours in advance. The detention center has a visitation phone line for scheduling or questions. The person who booked the visit must arrive at least 15 minutes early—otherwise, no one in the group will be admitted until they show up.
Leave bags at home or in your vehicle. Purses, handbags, fanny packs, large containers, and diaper bags aren't allowed (one infant bottle is permitted in the visitation area). Cell phones and other electronics are prohibited, including cameras and recording devices. You cannot photograph or record a visit.
Everyone gets searched—no exceptions. Refuse, and you'll be turned away and may lose future visitation privileges. Staff can end a visit immediately for disruptive behavior, with no warnings. Rule violations can result in suspension. Exposing yourself during a visit ends it on the spot and can lead to a ban.
Kankakee County Jail uses the Securus SecureView tablet program, through an agreement between the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office and Securus Technologies. For families, the main takeaway is that the tablet is set up as a month-to-month paid service you can provide for someone in custody, and it’s meant to give them tools they can use during their time inside.
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