Scheduling and rules for in-person and video visitation
Visitation rules in Indiana can look very different from one county to the next, even within the same week. Some jails use a vendor scheduling portal where you sign in to reserve a time, and the system may require staff approval before you can schedule. In one example, visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance but no more than 72 hours out. You cannot book weeks ahead.
Other jails do not schedule in advance and run visits first-come, first-serve, sometimes with specific time windows on certain days. One county publishes visitation on Monday and Wednesday evenings and multiple windows on Saturday and Sunday. It also states it does not allow early check-ins or onsite visits to be scheduled ahead of time. Another jail lists onsite visitation hours as 8:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. and says inmates receive two fifteen-minute onsite visits per week, while a separate page lists daily visitation hours from 12:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Always confirm which schedule applies to your loved one's housing and whether the jail has updated its page recently.
Warning: Some Indiana jails state that nonprofessional remote visits are monitored and recorded, and they prohibit attempts to record audio or video of a visit or to involve third parties (including social media). Treat every visit like staff can hear and see it.
Common Questions
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Are video and in-person visits recorded or monitored?
In at least some Indiana jails, nonprofessional remote visits are monitored and recorded for the duration of the scheduled timeframe. Visitors are also prohibited from attempting to record audio or video of a visit or using third-party communication (including social media) during the visit.
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How do I set up a video visit with an incarcerated person?
Usually you’ll create an account with the jail’s video visitation vendor, then pick a time slot in the scheduling portal. In one example, visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance but no more than 72 hours out. If the jail uses a system like Securus Video Connect, you can typically join from home using the free app, a computer, or a tablet.
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How soon after booking is someone allowed visitors?
It depends on the jail, but at least one Indiana county jail states that inmates are allowed visitors only after they’ve been detained for five full days. If you’re unsure, call the jail and ask when visitation eligibility begins for your loved one’s housing assignment.
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