Livingston Parish Detention Ctr
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How to Schedule Your First Video Visit at Livingston County Jail
Setting up your first video visit at Livingston County Jail is straightforward once you understand the system. Follow the steps below to get registered, book a time, and avoid last-minute cancellations.
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Understanding Livingston County Jail's Video Visit Limits and the Free First Remote Visit
Livingston County Jail handles all visits by video—and the weekly limits can trip you up if you're not prepared. Here's how the four-visits-per-week quota works, what "on-site" actually means, and how to take advantage of the free first remote visit.
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How to Send Mail to an Inmate at Livingston County Jail (and How to Appeal Rejections)
Address your letter to the incarcerated person's name followed by "Resident." Use this exact format: Inmate Name, Resident Livingston County Jail 150 S. Highlander Way Howell, MI 48843
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Visitation
- All visits (on-site and off-site) are conducted through monitored video visitation.
- Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are first-come, first-served.
- Each visit lasts 20 minutes; inmates are allowed four video visits per week and one on-site visit per week.
Communication
- The first offsite remote video visit per week per inmate is free; subsequent offsite remote visits cost $5 each.
- Register for remote visits at www.icsolutions.com or at the kiosk in the jail lobby; previous VizVox users must re-register with ICSolutions.
- Email and picture messaging via Access Corrections ended on Sept 1, 2023 and messaging now uses the ICSolutions Bridge Tablet system via GettingOut.com.
Mail & Letters
- Incoming inmate mail must be addressed with the inmate name and the jail address: 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843.
- If mail or photos are rejected, you can file a written appeal labeled 'Mail Appeal'.
- Mail appeals should be sent to Mail Appeal, 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843 or emailed to lcsdcustomerservice@livgov.com with 'Mail Appeal' in the subject line.
Sending Money
- All monies in an inmate's possession at booking are placed in an inmate account for bond, commissary, phone calls, and may be applied to housing and other fees.
- Family and friends can deposit to commissary accounts via Access Corrections or the facility lobby kiosk; a processing fee applies and is disclosed at deposit time.
- The facility publishes a commissary gift-package vendor and phone ordering option for family use.
Contact Info
- The visitation page for Livingston Parish Detention Ctr lists the facility address and contact phone numbers.
- Use VINELink/LAVNS or the Louisiana DOC offender locator to confirm where someone is being held before calling.
- Start at the Louisiana DOC website for statewide policies, district contacts, and official facility guidance.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
All visitation at Livingston Parish Detention Center happens by video—both on-site and remote—and every visit is monitored and recorded. Schedule at least 24 hours ahead; appointments fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Show up 15 minutes early. If you're more than five minutes late, your visit gets canceled. Each visit lasts 20 minutes, and inmates can have four video visits per week with only one on-site visit allowed weekly. Visitors 17 or older must register in advance and bring a valid government-issued photo ID. No more than three visitors are permitted on-site per visit. Staff can deny, change, or cancel visits for safety, security, holidays, or prohibited behavior. Dress code rules are enforced, cell phones aren't allowed, and breaking the rules can end your visit or lead to future restrictions.
Read full guideCommunication
Phone calls, remote video visits, and tablet services at Livingston Parish Detention Center all go through ICSolutions. Register at www.icsolutions.com or use the kiosk in the jail lobby. If you previously used VizVox, you'll need to re-register with ICSolutions. Each inmate gets one free offsite video visit per week—after that, additional visits cost $5 each. Remote video visits require a webcam and meeting ICSolutions' minimum system requirements. For phone calls, you'll need to set up your own prepaid ICSolutions account (the jail can't create one for you). Tablet email and picture messaging moved from Access Corrections to the ICSolutions Bridge tablet system (GettingOut.com) on Sept 1, 2023. Need a refund? Call 1-866-516-0115.
Read full guideMail & Letters
Include the inmate's full name and the facility mailing address—150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843—on all incoming mail so staff can route it correctly. Regular mail gets opened and inspected for contraband and prohibited content. Legal or attorney mail may be handled differently and can require sender verification, so check the legal-mail rules before sending anything time-sensitive. If mail or photos get rejected, you can file a written appeal. Label it "Mail Appeal" and either mail it to Mail Appeal, 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843, or email lcsdcustomerservice@livgov.com with "Mail Appeal" in the subject line. Include your contact details, the inmate's information, and a clear explanation of what was rejected.
Read full guideSending Money
When someone is booked at Livingston Parish Detention Center, any cash they have goes into an inmate account. Those funds can cover bond, commissary, and phone calls—and some may go toward housing and other fees under facility policy. To add money, deposit online through Access Corrections or use the lobby kiosk. A processing fee applies and shows at checkout. The facility also works with a commissary gift-package vendor; ordering info is available on the vendor's website or by phone. The county charges a $12 booking fee plus $45 per day for room and board. At release, remaining balances may be applied to outstanding fees. Accounts are processed through Celco Ltd, and unresolved amounts can be referred for collection or legal action.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 15How do I schedule a visit at Livingston Parish Detention Center?
Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment—if you’re more than five minutes late, the visit is canceled.
VisitationHow long is each visit and how many visits can an inmate have?
Each visit is 20 minutes long. Inmates are allowed four video visits per week and only one on-site visit per week.
VisitationWhat ID, dress, and behavior rules do visitors need to follow?
If you’re 17 or older, you must be registered and present a valid government-issued photo ID. Clothing and appearance rules apply, cell phones are prohibited during visits, and inappropriate behavior or refusing to show ID can end the visit or lead to restrictions.
VisitationHow do I sign up for video visits at Livingston Parish Detention Center?
Create an account at www.icsolutions.com or register at the kiosk in the jail lobby. If you used VizVox before, you must re-register with ICSolutions.
CommunicationWhat does it cost to do a remote video visit with an inmate?
Each inmate gets one free offsite remote video visit per week. After that free weekly visit, additional offsite remote visits cost $5 each.
CommunicationHow do I set up phone service or add money for inmate calls?
Calls are handled by Inmate Calling Solutions, and you’ll need to set up a prepaid account with ICSolutions since the jail can’t set it up for you. For help with phone or visitation services, contact ICSolutions at (888) 506-8407, www.icsolutions.com, or customer@icsolutions.com.
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Livingston Parish Detention Ctr posts both on-site and off-site visitation hours. The times available to your loved one depend on their housing assignment.
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