Daviess County Jailer Art Maglinger has enabled the implementation of video visitation/video chat for inmates at the Daviess County Detention Center to minimize the impact of COVID-19. Information obtained from the Daviess County Detention Center is below:
Each inmate will be allowed to conduct one 15 minute free visitation per week. Currently the vendor, VendEngine, has temporarily authorized an additional free visit per week.
If an individual from the community schedules a visit with an inmate, a notification for the inmate will appear on their KIOSK one hour prior to the visit. Inmates in a Special Housing Unit may have access to the KIOSK during recreation, if appropriate.
Because of video bandwidth limitations, a schedule has been created that allows for a rotating schedule for video visits. Please plan your visits with the inmate in advance. The bandwidth limitations are connected with the high volume of internet use in the community and our facility. When those issues are addressed, more access to the system may be available. However, it important to understand, there may be “buffering” of the video or other issues as we implement the system.
To conduct a visit with an inmate, you will need to register at Jailfunds.com. You will need to download the free app here from the appropriate app store to access the visit on your handheld device, or by computer here. After you have scheduled a visit, you will be sent an email link with the information to implement the visit. Please make sure you check your email spam folder if you do not receive the link.
Video Visitation sessions are 15 minute blocks of time. Along with the free visit(s) an additional visit may be purchased for $5.70. Be aware, the Video Visits are charged in 15 minute blocks – even if you only use one minute or less. Video visits may be terminated for visit violations by the inmate or visitor, or due to the safety and security of the facility.
Inmates may initiate a Video Chat. These sessions are not scheduled in the advance and are charged at 38 cents per minute to the inmate’s account. Video chats are limited to 15 minutes as well. Video chats may be terminated for visit violations by the inmate, or visitor, or due to the safety and security of the facility.
Video Visitation and Video Chat will not be available before 8:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m., or between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. headcounts. If you have issues with the service, contact VendEngine through Jailfunds.com.
All visits are recorded and monitored by jail staff and the vendor at all times. There are additional restrictions. Additional information may be found here.
