How to Schedule and Prepare for Your Free Weekly On‑Site Video Visit at Middle River Regional Jail
Middle River Regional Jail uses on-site video visitation instead of face-to-face visits. Plan around the schedule and the 24-hour booking rule, and the process is straightforward.
On-site video visits at Middle River Regional Jail run during set time blocks - not all day. Monday through Friday, the blocks are 8:30am–10:30am, 1:30pm–3:45pm, and 7:00pm–8:30pm. Weekends offer two blocks: 8:30am–10:30am and 1:30pm–3:45pm. Need to visit after work or school? The weekday evening block (7:00pm–8:30pm) is your only option. Weekends don't have an evening slot, so plan for morning or early afternoon. Pick your day and time range first, then schedule your visit to match one of these windows.
Note: On-site video visits happen using video consoles in the jail’s visitation area, and the jail has also provided inmates access to video visitation through tablets in their housing units.
Each inmate gets one free on-site video visit per week, lasting 15 minutes. That's the limit - one session per inmate, per week. This matters if multiple family members want to visit. Coordinate ahead of time so the weekly session doesn't get used before you have a chance to schedule.
You can't book a visit at the last minute. Middle River Regional Jail requires at least 24 hours' notice, so plan ahead. Want a weekend visit? Don't wait until Friday night. Pick your time block and reserve it early enough to clear the 24-hour minimum.
Reminder: The jail’s guidance confirms the 24-hour minimum, but the reservation method can vary - confirm the current scheduling process with Middle River Regional Jail before you go.
When you arrive, you'll use video equipment in the visitation area - not a traditional visiting room. Inmates connect through video consoles or tablets in their housing units. If you were expecting a face-to-face visit, adjust your expectations. The facility no longer schedules public in-person visits. Your conversation happens in real time, but through the video system instead of sitting together.
Heads up: Even though visits are by video, visitation rules are still enforced - check the current visitor rules ahead of time so you don’t get turned away.
Quick Tips
- ✓ Choose a visit time block that matches the jail’s on-site video visitation hours (weekday mornings/afternoons/evenings; weekend mornings/afternoons).
- ✓ Schedule at least 24 hours in advance - same-day scheduling doesn’t meet the minimum.
- ✓ Confirm the current scheduling method with the jail before you make the trip.
Keep expectations realistic: The free on-site video visit is limited to one 15-minute session per inmate per week.
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