Before Your First Video Visit with Someone at Tallahatchie County: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Your first video visit can feel stressful — mostly because a few timing and payment details can trip you up if you're not ready. Here's what to expect at Tallahatchie County Corrections Facility and how to set yourself up for a smooth call.
First, confirm that Tallahatchie County Corrections Facility offers video visitation through GTL/ConnectNetwork. The scheduling tool itself is free, but depending on the visit type you choose, you may see fees displayed as you book.
Planning to use deposited funds for your visit? The facility controls when those funds become available. Double-check Tallahatchie County's current rules before counting on a specific payment method or timing.
- Create your visitation scheduling account - Use the GTL/ConnectNetwork visitation scheduling site to get set up so you can schedule visits.
- Select Tallahatchie County Corrections Facility - Make sure you’re choosing the correct facility before you search.
- Search for and select your loved one - Add the person you want to visit so their available options show up.
- Choose a date/time and schedule - As you go through checkout, the system will show any fees tied to the visit type you selected.
- Enter payment details if required - If the video visit you’re scheduling is fee-based, the site will ask for your payment information during the scheduling process to complete it.
Heads up: The scheduling service is free to use, but fees can apply to certain visit types. Read what’s shown on the payment screen before you confirm your visit.
For at-home video visits (when Tallahatchie County Corrections Facility offers them), sign in to the scheduling site 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. That buffer lets you test your connection and work through the prompts - so you're not spending your actual visit time troubleshooting.
- ✓ Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes before check-in for an on-site video visit.
- ✓ Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for an on-site video visit.
Using GTL/ConnectNetwork's scheduling tool is free - you're not paying just to see the calendar. The surprise comes when certain visit types (including video visits) have fees. Those charges show up during scheduling. If your visit requires payment, the site will prompt you to enter payment info before you can complete the reservation.
- ✓ Debit cards
- ✓ Charge cards
- ✓ Visa gift cards
- ✓ MasterCard gift cards
Reminder: Availability of deposited funds is subject to the facility’s policies, so timing and access can vary.
- Sign in 15 minutes early - Give yourself time to get logged in without rushing.
- Test your connection - Use that early window to check that your internet is stable and the visit will load properly.
- Start the visit through the site prompts - Follow the steps on the scheduling site to launch the video visit at your scheduled time.
On-site visits: Arrive at least 15 minutes early and have your valid government-issued photo ID ready at check-in.
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