Video Visits at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center: How They Work and What They Cost

Video visits are a solid way to stay connected, but the details matter—who pays, how long you get, and when visits can't happen. Here's how pod video visits work at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center, what they cost, and how to fund them.

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Video Visits at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center: How They Work and What They Cost

Pod video visits at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center take place on terminals inside the housing pods. The cost is charged to you - the friend or family member - not the person in custody.

One thing to know: pod video visits can't happen during lockdown hours. If the unit goes on lockdown, your visit won't go through until lockdown ends.

Video Visits at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center: How They Work and What They Cost

Pod video visits at Lewis and Clark County Detention Center cost $0.25 per minute. If you’re budgeting for regular contact, that per-minute rate is the number to keep in mind.

  • Messages: $0.25 each
  • Picture messages and video messages: $0.35 each
  • Messages and photos are delivered instantly, and there’s no daily limit on how many you can send

Each pod video visit session is limited to 15 minutes. If you have a lot to cover, plan ahead so you can use that time well.

There's no daily limit on how many pod video visits you can have. That said, lockdown hours still apply - if you're trying to connect at a specific time, keep those windows in mind.

Video visits (and messaging) are funded through an NCIC prepaid account. Set one up and add money at account.ncic.com, or fund by phone through NCIC's call center at 1-800-943-2189.

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