DeKalb County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visits

DeKalb County Jail

Address:
4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, GA 30032

Phone:

404-298-8145

DeKalb County Jail - Remote Video Visitation with your Inmate

DeKalb County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that DeKalb County Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
DeKalb County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

DeKalb County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visits are 30 minutes, and cost $5.00 each.
  • There is no limit to the number of visits an inmate can have.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Dress appropriately.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
MONDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
TUESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
THURSDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM
SATURDAY 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4:00 PM - 9:50 PM

 

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons:

•    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the DeKalb County Jail money.
•    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility.
•    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail.
•    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim.
•    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy.

Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Correct Solutions Group
Correct Pay
Ctel
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Canteen
Inmate Sales
iwebvisits
JailATM
Jpay
Gettingintouch (netvisit)
NCIC
Prodigy Sales
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications
Tiger Services
Visitel
In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom.

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To rent a tablet for an inmate in DeKalb County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your DeKalb County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all DeKalb County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the DeKalb County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.

For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.


 

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in DeKalb County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in DeKalb County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Georgia.
  • Select DeKalb County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 404-298-8145 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the DeKalb County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for DeKalb County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.


 

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To send a text or email message to a DeKalb County inmate, do the following:

DeKalb County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in DeKalb County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your DeKalb County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all DeKalb County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in DeKalb County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in DeKalb County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select DeKalb County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in DeKalb County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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