Free vs Paid Visits at McCracken County Jail: Which Should You Choose?
McCracken County Jail offers two ways to visit by video: free onsite visits at the jail, or paid online visits from wherever you are. Which one makes sense for you depends on cost, travel time, and how many visits you want each week.
Onsite visits at McCracken County Jail are free - a real advantage if you're watching your budget. Online visits run $0.40 per minute. Both options cap out at 20 minutes per session. So the tradeoff isn't about getting more time. It's whether you'd rather pay to skip the drive and visit from home, or save money by going to the jail in person.
Quick math: A full 20-minute online visit at $0.40/minute costs $8.00.
Weekly limits are worth knowing. Inmates can receive two 20-minute onsite visits per week, but only one 20-minute online visit. If you want to maximize contact without spending money, use both free onsite slots when you can. Save the paid online option for weeks when getting to the jail isn't realistic.
Both onsite and online visits at McCracken County Jail are video-only. The difference is just where you're sitting - at a video station inside the jail, or at home on your own device. Either way, you need to schedule ahead by phone. Call 866-340-7879 to book your slot. Don't show up hoping something's available.
Visitation hours run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. When scheduling, pick a time that fits comfortably in those windows. You'll need to show ID and sign in. Factor that into your timing so you're not rushing - especially if you're squeezing a 20-minute visit into a packed day.
Live close to the jail? The free onsite option is usually your best bet. You're not paying per minute, and you can use up to two visits per week - the biggest weekly allotment available. Paid online visits make more sense when travel is the real obstacle. Maybe you're out of town, don't have reliable transportation, or your work schedule makes getting to the jail difficult. In those cases, paying for convenience can be worth it. Just remember: you're still capped at 20 minutes, and inmates can only receive one online visit per week. Plan what you want to cover so you make the most of that time.
- ✓ Bring your ID and be ready to sign in.
- ✓ Plan for only two adults to visit at a time.
- ✓ Leave cell phones and cameras out of the visit.
- ✓ Keep the conversation appropriate - conversations may be recorded.
Tip: If you’re using the paid online option, a full 20-minute session comes out to $8.00. Scheduling with that number in mind helps you avoid surprises.
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