How to Schedule Internet vs. On‑Site Video Visits at South County Detention Facility
Choosing between an at-home video visit and an on-site video visit at South County Detention Facility comes down to three things: hours, cost, and what you'll need the day of. Here's how the two options stack up—and how to book either one without a hitch.
Quick Comparison
- ✓ Internet (home) video visits happen from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and they’re scheduled within set daily time blocks.
- ✓ On-site video visits happen at South County Detention Facility from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. (daily).
- ✓ Internet visits cost $7.50 per 30-minute visit.
- ✓ Both visit types are monitored by staff and are scheduled for up to 30 minutes at pre-determined times.
Internet video visits run every day from 7:45 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time. That's a wide window, but actual booking slots fall into three blocks (Sunday through Saturday): 7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. Think of those blocks as the open lanes for scheduling. Need an evening slot after work or school? The 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m. block is your best bet.
Cost: Internet video visits cost $7.50 per 30-minute visit.
Each internet visit is scheduled at a set time, lasts up to 30 minutes, and is monitored by staff. Treat it like a timed appointment - log in a few minutes early so you don't lose any of your window.
On-site video visitation at South County Detention Facility runs daily from 7:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. Pick a time that gives you a cushion on both ends - enough to get there, check in, and get settled before your slot starts.
Like internet visits, on-site sessions are monitored by staff, scheduled at pre-determined times, and last up to 30 minutes. Show up prepared, follow staff directions, and keep the conversation focused to make the most of your time.
- Register for an account (or log in) - Start on the visitation website and choose “Register Today” if you’re new. You’ll need to provide a valid email address during registration.
- Go to the ICSolutions scheduling site - From an internet-enabled device, go to www.icsolutions.com and sign in. If you don’t have an ICSolutions account yet, create one.
- Start a new visit request - After you’re logged in, choose the option to schedule a visit.
- Select the facility - Enter and choose the correct facility so you’re scheduling under South County Detention Facility.
- Choose the inmate - Search by the inmate’s name or ID number and select the person you’re visiting.
- Pick the visit location/type - Select whether your visit will be internet (off-site/home) or on-site.
- Choose a date and time - Pick an available time that fits the schedule for the visit type you chose.
- Add any additional visitors (if allowed in the flow) - Follow the prompts to include additional visitors before finalizing.
- Confirm the appointment - Review the details carefully and submit so your visit is officially scheduled.
For on-site visits, you'll need a confirmation code to log in at the video station. That code is your ICSolutions account phone number plus the 4-digit PIN you set during registration. Forgot your PIN? Sort that out before you go - without the code, you won't be able to start the visit.
Practical Tips Cancellations
- ✓ If you need evening availability, internet visits give you more room to work with since they’re available until 10:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
- ✓ When booking internet visits, plan around the three scheduling blocks: 7:45 a.m.–11:05 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:10 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.–9:20 p.m..
- ✓ For on-site visits, keep the facility’s daily window in mind (7:45 a.m.–3:40 p.m.) and give yourself extra time so you’re not rushing into a timed session.
Cancellation & refunds: Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled time - otherwise you'll be marked as a no-show. Visits cut short due to inappropriate behavior, dress, or policy violations don't qualify for refunds. If the facility cancels (for reasons other than your policy violation), you'll get a full refund.
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