Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Staying in touch with someone at South Bend County Jail runs through third-party vendors. You'll set up an account to place calls, schedule video visits, or send electronic messages and eCards. Keep in mind that communications may be monitored or recorded. For remote video visits on a desktop or laptop, GTL requires the VisBridge application, and you may need to run the Internet Visit Tester before your session. Visiting from a phone? Use the GTL VisMobile app (GTL provides an Android download link). GTL also offers step-by-step VisBridge tutorial videos for both Windows and Mac if you need help getting set up. Fees, schedules, and sign-up steps can vary, so verify the details on the South Bend County Jail page and in your vendor account before paying or scheduling.
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Trying to connect with someone at South Bend County Jail? Start by getting set up for GTL video visitation. The jail uses different GTL apps depending on whether you're on a computer or a phone.
Trying to confirm where someone is being held? Need to check booking status or track down the right office for a records request? Calling the correct line the first time saves you hours of runaround. Here are the St. Joseph County Jail contacts families use most.
Start by creating an account with the facility's approved vendor. Add the incarcerated person if required, then schedule and pay for the visit through the vendor. Desktop or laptop users should download GTL VisBridge and run the Internet Visit Tester ahead of time. Mobile visitors should use the GTL VisMobile app instead.
Use GTL VisBridge on a desktop or laptop, and use GTL VisMobile on a mobile device (VisBridge is not for phones). Check the vendor instructions and the South Bend County Jail page for any extra setup steps or requirements.
Yes. GTL provides step-by-step VisBridge tutorial videos for Windows and Mac covering installation and setup. Watching the tutorials and running the Internet Visit Tester before your visit can help you avoid connection problems.
A failed connection can cost you timeāand sometimes money. Before your first remote video visit, make sure you're using the right app for your device and run the Internet Visit Tester. Catching issues early beats scrambling when your visit is about to start.
If you scheduled a visit at St. Joseph County Jail, you can only visit the inmate listed on that appointment. Trying to switch to a different inmate isn't treated like a minor mix-up ā it can cost you your visitation privileges permanently.
Your first video visit goes a lot smoother when your account is set up, you're approved, and your device passes the system test ahead of time. Use this checklist to get everything ready before you try to schedule.
