Video Visits vs. In‑Person Visits at Wood County Jail: Which Should You Choose?

Wood County Jail offers two ways to visit: in-person and video. Which one works best for you usually depends on how quickly you need to book and whether you can realistically get to the jail.

Here's the key difference: in-person visits must be scheduled by calling the jail no later than 6:00 PM the day before. Video visits? You book those online through JailATM.

Planning an in-person visit? Check the calendar first. Face-to-face visitation at Wood County Jail only happens on Tuesday and Sunday. That limited schedule is exactly why some families prefer video - fewer chances each week to make an in-person slot work.

There's also a tight booking window. You need to call the jail and schedule your visit by 6:00 PM the day before you want to come in.

You can't book multiple visits ahead of time - sign-ups are only for the next visitation date. If you're juggling work schedules, childcare, or a long drive, that "next date only" rule makes planning tricky.

• ✓ Each inmate is allowed two in-person visits per week, with no more than one in-person visit per day.
• ✓ Each in-person visit is 20 minutes long.
• ✓ No more than two people may visit an inmate at one time.

Video visits are scheduled online at JailATM.com. If getting to the jail on a Tuesday or Sunday is difficult, video can be the easiest way to stay in touch without rearranging your entire week.

1. Sign in - log into your JailATM account.
2. Click “Calling” - this is where video/phone options are managed.
3. Click “Schedule a Call” - choose an available time and submit the request.

Video often makes more sense when in-person days don't line up with your schedule. Face-to-face visits are only on Tuesday and Sunday, and each inmate is limited to two in-person visits per week (one per day). If those slots are already claimed or just don't work for you, video helps you stay connected.

Practical Checklist

• ✓ Can you realistically make a Tuesday or Sunday in-person visit work, including travel time?
• ✓ If you want in-person, can you call and schedule by 6:00 PM the day before?
• ✓ Do you need the flexibility of scheduling online through JailATM instead of making a phone call?
• ✓ Are you trying to coordinate multiple family members, knowing Wood County Jail offers both in-person and video options?
• ✓ Will your household have reliable internet/device access for a video visit, or is coming in person easier?

Before you commit, double-check the scheduling process. For in-person visits, call the jail and meet that 6:00 PM day-before deadline. For video, schedule through JailATM. Setting up video for the first time? Review what the site requires during setup so you're not caught off guard by payment, deposit, or account requirements.

Wood County Jail offers both in-person and video visits, so you have options. Choose whichever fits your schedule - just keep the in-person booking deadline and limited visit days in mind.