Plainfield Corrections Facility, IN

Visiting at Plainfield Correctional Facility starts online. You'll need to register for a free ViaPath account and complete the electronic visitation application through the IDOC ViaPath website—you can't schedule a visit until you're approved. When booking, all times display in Eastern Time, even if you're in a different time zone. Anyone 16 or older must provide an accepted photo ID and pass criminal background and warrant checks. IDOC prohibits trafficking and possessing contraband on Department property, and refusing a search means your visit gets denied. Be accurate on your application—falsifying information can trigger a one-year ban. Video visits follow the same rules as in-person visits (except for some dress code requirements), so test your device and connection beforehand.

Plainfield Corrections Facility offers phone calls, video visitation, and electronic messaging. Exact services and fees vary by vendor and feature. For GTL video visits, register at www.gtlvisitme.com, select Plainfield, add the incarcerated person, then schedule your session and follow the check-in instructions. Pay online by card—GTL accepts debit cards, charge cards, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards. For phone calls, the person in custody submits an authorized telephone list with up to 20 names and numbers. Calls can be collect, prepaid, or account-based depending on what you choose. IDOC is transitioning messaging and photos to GettingOut, so you'll need a GettingOut account. Some existing photos and emails won't transfer—they'll be archived on new tablets.

Sending mail to someone at Plainfield Corrections Facility is straightforward once you know the rules. Religious items can't come directly from family or friends—they must be purchased through commissary or shipped from an approved vendor. All incoming personal mail gets inspected, and many Indiana facilities scan letters for electronic delivery to kiosks or tablets. That means the original paper may not reach the person in custody. Legal mail is handled differently and receives added protections during inspection. To help your letter or photos get through: address the envelope clearly with the incarcerated person's full name and ID number, include your full return address, and skip prohibited items like cash, stickers, glitter, clippings, or sexually explicit material.

Adding money for someone at Plainfield Corrections Facility is simple. Make online deposits through ConnectNetwork.com or use the ConnectNetwork mobile app to fund the inmate's trust account—this covers commissary and other approved purchases. If you run into deposit problems or need account help, call the vendor support lines: AdvancePay (800-483-8314), PIN Debit (855-706-2445), or the Trust Fund line (888-988-4768). You can also mail a money order payable to ViaPath Financial Services to the Gainesville, FL address listed in the instructions. Include the inmate's name and required ID information on the deposit form. Deposit methods, payment types, and posting times vary, so confirm your options before sending funds.