How to Visit Facility
Planning a visit? Knowing your payment options ahead of time makes setup easier. Here's what ConnectNetwork offers and what to confirm before you go.
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
North Branch Correctional Institution offers both in-person and virtual visits, though rules and availability vary by housing unit. Before visiting, you'll need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and complete any required visitation or video forms ahead of time. For virtual visits, fill out the facility's video visitation form and create an account on the video platform. On-site kiosk video visits may be free, while at-home video visits typically have a fee. You can make payments online through ConnectNetwork (Visa and MasterCard, available 24/7) or at on-site kiosks that accept cash, credit, or debit. Expect security screening and restrictions on electronics and other contraband. Some items are only allowed for professional visitors with prior written authorization.
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Planning a visit? Knowing your payment options ahead of time makes setup easier. Here's what ConnectNetwork offers and what to confirm before you go.
First, get added to the incarcerated person's approved visitor list. If the facility uses a third-party scheduling or video service, create an account and follow the instructions to schedule your visit.
On-site virtual visits may be free, but at-home video visits typically cost money. Any fees are usually charged through the video visitation platform.
You can pay online through ConnectNetwork using Visa or MasterCard (available 24/7). You can also use on-site kiosks that accept cash, credit, or debit.
Timing matters when you add money for phone calls and other communication costs. Deposits made through automated channels (online, mobile app, phone, and kiosks) to AdvancePay, PinDebit, and DebitLink accounts are available immediately. Automated deposits to Trust Fund accounts work differently: they're transmitted to the facility within one business day. Deposits sent by mail or made at retail locations are generally processed the next business day after they're received. Availability can still depend on facility policies, so confirm what applies before you rely on a deadline.
Sending money is straightforward once you pick the right account type and deposit method. The main difference? How fast funds become available, which depends on whether you use an automated option, retail cash, or mail.
Sending money to someone at North Branch Correctional Institution starts with ConnectNetwork (GTL). Here are your main deposit options—online, phone, kiosk, retail cash/Western Union, and mail—so you can choose what works best.