Van Buren County Jail, MI

Van Buren County Jail uses video-based visitation. Remote video visits are available, and each inmate gets one free 15-minute visit per week. If you prefer visiting on-site, there's a single video terminal in the jail lobby (the lobby also handles fingerprints and bonds). To get started, set up phone, tablet, and video accounts through the county vendor listed in the facility resources. You'll need to register and get approved before scheduling. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID to check in, and keep in mind that all visits are recorded and monitored. Since everything runs on video, test your camera and internet connection before your session.

To communicate with someone at Van Buren County Jail, start with the county's approved vendor. Van Buren County provides vendor contact information (including a phone number) for setting up inmate calling accounts and tablet or video services. That's your best resource for registration, troubleshooting, and adding funds. Remote video visits are available. You'll typically create an account with the vendor, request approval as an authorized visitor, then schedule sessions through their system. Inmate phone calls are placed outbound and run through vendor-managed prepaid, debit, or collect arrangements depending on your setup. One thing to know: non-legal phone calls, video visits, and most tablet communications are recorded and monitored.

To add funds for an inmate at Van Buren County Jail, use the county's designated vendor for commissary, phone time, and tablet/video services. Van Buren County also provides a vendor phone number for setting up inmate calling accounts and tablet services. Payment options typically include online, phone, or kiosk, but the exact methods and which services your funds cover can vary. Follow the provider's prompts carefully. Before starting, have the inmate's full name and facility or booking ID ready. Enter your billing information exactly as requested. For fingerprinting at the sheriff's office: Live Scan costs $65, wet-ink is $20, and additional wet-ink cards are $10 each. Cash only, exact change required.