What Inmates Can Do with the Kiosks at Lafayette County Detention Center
Trying to stay connected or help from the outside? The kiosks at Lafayette County Detention Center handle most day-to-day needs. Here's what inmates can do with them—and what you can do as a family member.
Lafayette County Detention Center installed its kiosk system in March 2020 - 19 kiosks total, including two money kiosks and 17 video kiosks. They give inmates access to communication tools and other services in one place while streamlining processes inside the jail.
The kiosks are the main hub for staying in touch. Inmates can pay to place phone calls, have video chats, and send or receive emails with family and friends - including people out of state. Since these are paid services, think about what kind of contact matters most: quick phone calls, longer video sessions, or written messages. If your loved one says they're having trouble connecting, check that their account is funded and that they're following the jail's current kiosk rules.
Kiosks also connect to commissary access. Inmates can purchase snacks and drinks through the system - small comforts that make a real difference during a stay. When someone mentions missing basic extras, they usually mean commissary items that aren't part of regular meals.
From the family side, the money kiosks let you upload funds to an inmate's commissary account. Once the money is there, your loved one can spend it through the kiosk system for commissary purchases.
The kiosks aren't just for communication and commissary. Inmates can access an electronic law library to research their case and prepare for their defense. That's especially useful for understanding charges, court filings, or legal terms while waiting for the next step.
Another major use: court appearances. Inmates can attend virtual hearings with a judge right from the facility. This cuts down on transport - the sheriff has described it as a way to reduce risk and keep people safe while their case moves forward.
Note: Lafayette County’s kiosk rollout includes 17 video kiosks (part of 19 total kiosks installed since March 2020), which supports services like video-based communication and virtual hearings without requiring transport.
Verification Tip
- ✓ Confirm current fees for calls, video chats, and email before you add money
- ✓ Ask how video chats are scheduled and whether there are time limits
- ✓ Verify what forms of payment the money kiosks accept and any limits on deposits
- ✓ If your loved one mentions a problem (can’t log in, messages not going through), ask staff what the next troubleshooting step is
Public information about Lafayette County's kiosk program covers what the kiosks can do, but not the day-to-day details - exact fees, schedules, or limits. Before relying on any paid feature, confirm current rules with the detention center so you don't waste time or money.
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