Roscommon County Jail, MI Inmate Tablets

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Roscommon County Jail

Address:
111 S. Second Street
Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone:
(989) 275-9070

Does Roscommon County Jail have tablets for the inmates to use?

You can find information about the Roscommon County Jail’s tablet program at the top of this page. If there is no information about it, it is because they either have recently changed companies or are not yet providing this service for inmates. Call (989) 275-9070 to confirm.

What can the inmates use the tablets for?

Inmates in jails and prisons are using tablets for all the communication services available such as video visitation, video phone calls, regular phone calls, and electronic messaging – which is like texting and email.

Tablets are also used for entertainment, such as watching movies, television shows, listening to music and reading e-books. It is also used for education, self-help information, and legal research.

Are the jail’s tablets connected to the internet?

No, they are not connected to the internet. All the messages, visits and programming goes through a system controlled by the company that provides the tablets, and through the jail. They control what each inmate sees. All messages are carefully screened and not delivered if the sender or the inmate violates jail policy.

How much do the tablets cost to use?

For accessing visits and messages, the tablets are free to us. Each unit has many of them, all provided by the company that has contracted with the jail. Of course, the video visits and messages have a fee and those are paid for by the inmate’s family and friends who use the service.

If inmates are supposedly being punished, why do they get access to tablets?

That’s the question a lot of people ask and don’t fully understand.

The way the jail staff looks at it, is that if they can keep the inmates busy and distracted, it makes it safer for them.

Tablets also give them a certain power over controller an inmate’s behavior. For example, if an inmate knows that they will lose the privilege of having access to a tablet if they get into a fight or violate another rule or policy, they will be better behaved.

Tablets are one of the few things that make an inmate feel as though they are free, and they don’t want to lose the privilege of having access to one.

What companies have tablets for jail and inmate use?

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Sales
JailATM
J Pay
NCIC
Oasis
Paytel
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications

What if an inmate breaks a tablet, do they have to pay for it?

Yes, if an inmate breaks a tablet, then they are responsible for paying for it. The money will come out of their commissary funds, so not only do they lose access to having a tablet as punishment, but they also won’t be able to purchase snacks on commissary.

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Roscommon County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Roscommon County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Roscommon County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

How Do Inmates in Roscommon County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Roscommon County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Roscommon County Jail uses the services of HOMEWAV.
Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639.
Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
Services for Roscommon County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Roscommon County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Roscommon County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Roscommon County Jail follow these steps:

Go to JailATM, choose Michigan, then choose Roscommon County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
Select the products you want shipped to them at Roscommon County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Roscommon County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Roscommon County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Roscommon County.

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Roscommon County Michigan or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Roscommon County follow these steps:

In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Roscommon County Jail uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
Register and Sign Up Here.
Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Roscommon County Jail inmate communication services.
Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
Then you just wait for your Roscommon County inmate to communicate.
How do you add Funds to your account?
Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
Click “Update”.
Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Roscommon County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Roscommon County Jail will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Roscommon County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Roscommon County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Roscommon County Jail follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Roscommon County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Michigan, then choose Roscommon County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Roscommon County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Roscommon County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Roscommon County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Roscommon County.