Setting Up Video Visits at Yellowstone County Detention: Create Your NCIC Account and Start Visiting
Video visits at Yellowstone County Detention are easy to set up once you have the right device and an NCIC account. Here's what you need, how free visits work, and the steps to schedule your first one.
You'll need a device with video and audio capability. A smartphone works fine, or you can use a laptop or desktop computer with a camera and microphone.
You'll also need an NCIC account. Set this up before you try to schedule - the facility requires it for all video visits.
Free visits: Each inmate gets two free video visits per week. If you want to stretch those, save them for the conversations that matter most.
Head to Videovisit.ncic.com to create your account and schedule a visit. The facility also mentions ncic.com in some materials - if you follow a posted link that takes you to a different NCIC page, you'll still end up in the same account and scheduling system.
- Go to Videovisit.ncic.com - this is where you’ll set up an account and schedule a visit.
- Create your NCIC account - complete the account setup so you’re able to use the video visitation system.
- Sign in - once you’re logged in, you can start the scheduling process.
- Enter your information - add the visitor details the system asks for.
- Select the inmate and a visit time - choose the person you’re visiting and pick an available time slot.
- Confirm your visit - finalize the appointment so you’re ready to join at the scheduled time.
No reliable device or internet at home? Kiosks in the facility lobby let you access video visitation without bringing your own equipment.
On the inmate side, Yellowstone County Detention provides tablets or kiosks for remote visits. You join from your device (or the lobby kiosk), and the inmate joins from their tablet or kiosk - it's a two-sided connection.
Troubleshooting-tips
- ✓ Test your camera and microphone on your phone, laptop, or computer before visit time.
- ✓ Sign in a few minutes early so you’re not troubleshooting at the start of the session.
- ✓ Treat the two free weekly video visits as “priority” time - use them for the updates and conversations you don’t want to rush.
Note: The facility confirms two free video visits per week per inmate but doesn't publish pricing for additional visits.
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