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How to Set Up Your First Video Visit at Lewis County Jail

Setting up your first video visit comes down to timing: get your HomeWAV account approved, then pick a visit option that works for your schedule and budget. Here's how to get it done without delays.

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How to Set Up Your First Video Visit at Lewis County Jail

Lewis County Jail offers video visits two ways: from your own device over the internet, or at video stations in the jail lobby. Web visits are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and cost $0.30 per minute, paid by credit or debit card. No reliable internet at home? The lobby option might work better. Starting May 2022, each inmate gets one free 15-minute lobby visit per week on a first-come, first-served basis. Lobby stations are open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM, excluding holidays.

  1. Create your HomeWAV account - You’ll need a HomeWAV account before you can sign up for visitation.
  2. Register early and wait for approval - Approvals can take up to 72 hours (not including weekends/holidays), so don’t wait until the day you want to visit.

Web video visits run daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The last visit starts at 9:40 PM, so don't cut it too close if you want a full session.

How to Set Up Your First Video Visit at Lewis County Jail

Off-site visits cost $0.30 per minute. Have your credit or debit card ready before you try to schedule.

  • ✓ Each inmate is eligible for one free 15-minute lobby video visit per week (beginning May 2022).
  • ✓ Free lobby visits are first-come, first-served.
  • ✓ Lobby video stations for eligible users are available Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:30 PM–3:30 PM.
  • ✓ Lobby station hours exclude holidays.

Having trouble with your HomeWAV account or a video visit? Contact HomeWAV Visitor Support at 1-844-394-6639. They're available Mon–Fri 7am–7pm CDT and Sat–Sun 8am–5pm CDT.

Assume your visit is monitored. All video visits at Lewis County Jail are recorded, whether you're at home or using the lobby stations.

Warning: If a video visitor (at home or in the lobby) is disruptive, acts inappropriately, or isn’t properly dressed, staff will stop the visit. Future visitation privileges may be revoked.

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