The sheriff schedules in-person visiting for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00, skipping holidays. An inmate in Independence is limited to a single visit each week, and nobody gets in without approval from correctional staff in advance.
| Day | Visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
Getting on the approved list is the first hurdle. The sheriff's FAQ says the Jail Administrator gives that approval, while the Correctional Division page credits correctional staff; either way, the request starts with a call to 319-334-2017 or to the main sheriff's number, 319-334-2568, option 3.
Relatives too far from Independence to make the trip can see the inmate by Reliance video instead, as the remote visits page explains.
Video sessions with someone in Independence run through Reliance Telephone, whose Buchanan County record includes both standard and wireless video visitation. Up-to-date pricing sits on Reliance's Buchanan County facility page; to begin, create a login and choose a plan under services.
Which afternoons are set aside for visits in Independence?
Can a Buchanan County inmate see visitors more than once a week?
Does a visitor have to be cleared ahead of time?
How much time does a Buchanan County visit last?
Could three of us visit together?
Is there visiting on Thanksgiving or other holidays?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m., with holidays left out.
No. The sheriff allows one visit per week.
Yes. Pre-approval is required; the Correctional Center handles it at 319-334-2017.
Half an hour.
No. The limit is two guests at a time.
No. Holidays are excluded from the sheriff's schedule.
Have money on a Reliance account and a camera-equipped phone, tablet or computer ready before the session. Expect an audience: Reliance keeps recordings of these sessions, monitors them and hangs up on inappropriate behavior. Reliance login | Compare plans