How to Visit Van Buren County Jail, MI (MI)
Visiting someone at Van Buren County Jail means video visits, either from home or using the jail's lobby terminal. Here's what the jail has publicly listed, plus what to confirm before you go.
The jail lobby handles fingerprinting, bonds, and has one on-site terminal for visits. If you're planning anything in person, know that families use this same entry point for all these services.
All visits happen by video. You can connect remotely from home, or use the single lobby terminal if you need to visit in person. Each inmate gets one free 15-minute visit per week, which helps if you're watching your budget.
Note: Phone calls and mail are still available, so visitation is not your only option to stay in touch.
Van Buren County uses InmateSales for inmate calling accounts and tablet/video visitation. For help setting up service or managing your account, call 1-702-829-3001.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Decide whether you’re doing a remote video visit or using the jail’s single in-lobby visit terminal.
- ✓ If you need an account for video visitation or calling, contact InmateSales (1-702-829-3001) to get set up.
- ✓ Plan around the jail’s weekly free visit option (one free 15-minute visit per inmate, per week).
- ✓ If you’re using the lobby terminal, be prepared to handle everything through the lobby area where visits, fingerprints, and bonds are processed.
- Confirm you’re going during Live Scan hours: Live Scan fingerprinting is offered Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the office is closed on holidays.
- Bring the right payment: Live Scan is $65. Wet-ink fingerprinting is $20, and additional wet-ink cards are $10 each. Fees must be paid in cash with exact change.
- Choose Live Scan or wet ink based on what you need: If your paperwork requires a specific format (electronic Live Scan vs. ink cards), match the service to your requirements before you arrive.
Planning to visit in person? The lobby handles fingerprints, bonds, and the single visit terminal. For video visitation and account questions, contact InmateSales at 1-702-829-3001 since they manage the calling and tablet/video system.
What to Verify
- ✓ Confirm the lobby is open before you drive over, since the lobby is used for fingerprints, bonds, and the on-site visit terminal.
- ✓ Re-check Live Scan hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) before you go.
- ✓ Check whether the day you plan to come in falls on a holiday closure.
Important: Fingerprinting fees and payment rules can change. Before you go, confirm the current prices and that cash (exact change) is still required.
Before you schedule time off work or arrange childcare, confirm the video visitation details. Check whether you can still choose between remote visits and the lobby terminal, and whether inmates still get one free 15-minute visit per week. For help with registration, supported devices, or login issues, call InmateSales at 1-702-829-3001.
- ✓ InmateSales (1-702-829-3001) for calling accounts and tablet/video visitation setup
- ✓ The jail lobby for questions tied to the on-site visit terminal, fingerprints, or bonds
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