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Karnes County Detention does not accept incoming phone calls to detainees. If you need to leave an urgent message, call the facility and provide the detainee's identifying information along with your contact details. For everyday communication, the facility provides inmate tablets and directs family and friends to the GettingOut platform for non-confidential electronic messages. Attorney communication works differently: Karnes supports virtual attorney visitation (VAV) using Zoom as a confidential alternative to in-person visits. Legal representatives and their staff are strictly prohibited from audio or video recording any virtual or in-person visit. Violations can lead to suspension or revocation of VAV privileges. For video visit scheduling, message credits, and tablet availability, follow the vendor or facility instructions.
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No. Detainees at Karnes County Detention cannot receive incoming phone calls. For an urgent message, call the facility and provide the detainee’s identifying information and your contact details.
Use the GettingOut platform for non-confidential electronic messages. The facility provides inmate tablets for this service. Follow the vendor's steps to set up your account and purchase credits.
Yes. Karnes supports virtual attorney visitation (VAV) using Zoom for confidential attorney-client conversations. Attorneys and their staff cannot audio or video record any virtual or in-person visit. Recording can lead to suspension or revocation of VAV privileges.
If your loved one is held at Karnes County Immigration Processing Center (Karnes County IPC), calling is the fastest way to get information or pass along an urgent message. For non-confidential messaging, the facility also offers the GettingOut tablet system.
Karnes County Detention uses a virtual system for scheduled legal visits. To book one, you'll need an ERO eFile account and access to ICE's Detention Facility Appointment Scheduler.
Visiting someone at Karnes County Detention (Karnes County IPC) works differently than a typical jail visit, particularly for attorneys. Here's what you need to know about your options and how to schedule.
