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How Much a 15‑Minute Video Visit Actually Costs at Duffield Jail

Trying to budget before you book? The math is simple once you know Duffield's per-minute rate and when the clock starts.

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How Much a 15‑Minute Video Visit Actually Costs at Duffield Jail

Remote video visits at Duffield Regional Jail cost $0.33 per minute. That rate determines what you'll pay for each session.

Here's what matters: billing starts the moment your video session connects. Not when you start talking - when the connection goes through.

Standard sessions run 15 minutes. That's the length most families plan around.

At $0.33 per minute, a 15-minute visit costs $4.95 total.

One thing to keep in mind: charges start the moment you connect. If the session connects before you're ready on your end, that time still counts toward your bill.

How Much a 15‑Minute Video Visit Actually Costs at Duffield Jail

How to Fund

  • ✓ Set up or fund a prepaid Smart Communications account before you try to schedule a remote video visit.
  • ✓ Use smartinmate.com to add funds.
  • ✓ Or fund by phone at 1-888-253-5178.

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