Send Photos & Mail at Winnebago County Jail, IL

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Overview

Winnebago County Jail uses GTL for inmate phone service. GTL publishes per-minute calling rates for both intrastate and interstate calls, so check their rate listings to confirm current charges and set up funding. Since phone service runs through a vendor, you'll need to create an account with GTL and complete their verification and setup steps before you can place or receive calls. All personal visits at the Winnebago County Justice Center are video visits, held in the facility's video visitation room at 650 West State Street, Rockford. For scheduling details and visit rules, call the facility's video visitation line. Keep in mind that calls and electronic communications are generally monitored and recorded. People in custody can usually only call numbers on an approved list.

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Quick Facts

  • Winnebago County uses GTL for inmate telephone service and GTL lists per‑minute intrastate and interstate calling rates.
  • All personal visits at the Winnebago County Justice Center are video visits held in the video visitation room at 650 West State Street, Rockford, IL.
  • For questions about video visitation and scheduling, call the video visitation contact number provided for the facility.
  • Generally, incarcerated people place calls only to numbers on an approved list and contacts usually must be added or verified before receiving calls.

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Common Questions

Who provides inmate phone service at Winnebago County Jail and where can I find calling rates?

GTL provides inmate phone service for Winnebago County Jail. GTL publishes per-minute intrastate and interstate calling rates, so check the GTL rate listings for the exact charges.

Where do I go for a personal/video visit at Winnebago County Justice Center?

All personal visits are video visits held in the video visitation room at 650 West State Street, Rockford, IL. For scheduling or visit questions, call the facility’s video visitation contact number.

How do I set up to receive calls or schedule video visits?

Start by creating an account with the facility's approved communications vendor and completing any identity or visitor verification they require. Video visits are typically scheduled through the vendor's system rather than by calling the jail directly.

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