Buena Vista County Jail Inmate Visitation
Buena Vista County Jail Video Visiting Hours
The sheriff holds all visitation over video conferencing, by appointment only, in two daily windows. Holidays, weekends and posted exceptions have no visiting.
| Days | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays (Monday to Friday) | 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. | 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. |
Booking a session
- Be on the inmate's visitation list.
- Phone Expansion Boulevard at 712-732-2452; the earliest slot you can claim is one day out, the latest seven days out.
- Give staff your personal information, request a date and time, and get a confirmation.
- Arrive 5 minutes early with a government-issued photo ID showing your date of birth; late arrivals may lose the visit.
Limits
- Elston's policy caps each inmate's screen time with visitors at twenty minutes in any one day.
- One visit per week, with no more than 2 guests per inmate.
- Dress professionally in non-revealing clothing.
- Visitation policies are posted at the jail and in the visitation area.
Attorneys, clergy and law enforcement officers with a professional need to see an inmate in person arrange it directly with the jail.
Schedule a Visit with an Inmate at the Buena Vista County Jail
Getting on the Visitation List
A Storm Lake screen session requires two things in advance: your name on that inmate's approved list and a confirmed time slot. Call 712-732-2452 to ask how the list works and to book, and plan on arriving early, because the sheriff says late visitors risk cancellation.
Connecting from your own phone or laptop goes through a Reliance account, covered in the remote visiting guide.
Video Visitation Phone Calls from an Inmate at the Buena Vista County Jail
Reliance Video Visits for Buena Vista County
Reliance's Box 276 Storm Lake record carries kiosk video visitation as well as a wireless version on inmate devices. Session pricing appears on Reliance's Buena Vista County facility page; log in and choose a Reliance plan to pay for sessions.
Buena Vista County Jail Visiting Questions
Can I sit across a table from someone at the Storm Lake jail?
When are Storm Lake visiting windows open?
What is the booking window for a Buena Vista County video visit?
What ID is needed for a visit?
How long may each Storm Lake video session last?
Can a lawyer or pastor see an inmate in person?
Can I sit across a table from someone at the Storm Lake jail?
Not as a family member; the sheriff runs every personal visit through video conferencing.
When are Storm Lake visiting windows open?
Mornings from 8 to 11 and afternoons from 2 to 4, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
What is the booking window for a Buena Vista County video visit?
No later than a day before and no earlier than a week before, by phone at 712-732-2452.
What ID is needed for a visit?
A government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth, such as a driver's license, state ID, military ID or passport.
How long may each Storm Lake video session last?
Twenty minutes in total for each day.
Can a lawyer or pastor see an inmate in person?
Yes. Attorneys, clergy and law enforcement with a professional need contact the jail to arrange an in-person visit.
Video Visits from your Home
Video Visits Away from Storm Lake
To join from home, keep money in your Reliance balance and use a phone, tablet or computer that has a working camera. Reliance warns Buena Vista County visitors that staff can watch and record any session and will cut off one that turns improper. Reliance login | Account choices