Polk County Jail Remote Inmate Video Visits

Polk County Jail

Address:
1985 NE 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone:
515-323-5400

Polk County Jail - Remote Video Visitation with your Inmate

Polk County Jail uses iWebVisit for Inmate Video Visitation

• All visits are by appointment and first-come, first-serve.
• If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, the iWebVisit platform can be used with all operating systems.
• If you are using a tablet computer or mobile cellular device, the iWebVisit platform works with the Android operating system.
• The iWebVisit system may NOT support the iPhone or iPad, however an Apple MAC Book laptop is supported. The app for iPhones/iPads is coming soon so please check back regularly on their website or in the App Store.

NOTE: For the best quality video experience, please ensure that you have the latest updates available for both your operating system and Google Chrome Browser.
How much does iWebVisit Cost?
The cost for a 15-20 minute visit varies.
It can be as low as $3.00 in some facilities, or as high as $8.00. Prices may change with no notice.
Check the pricing for Polk County Jail here.
How do I pay for iWebVisit?
You can pay for an iWebVisit with a major credit or debit card.
You can also use a pre-paid money card, as long as you register it with your personal information prior to using it on this platform.
How does iWebVisit video visitation work?
1. Create a free account.
2. “Choose A Facility” and then select the facility you want to visit with. Whatever facility you choose will become your “Default” facility each time you log in.
3. Click “Schedule a Visit” and enter the inmate name and inmate number. Select either “Visit Now” or “Schedule Visit Later” and choose an available date and time.
After your visit payment is processed, you may begin visiting at your scheduled time. 
Tutorial - Visual Instructions here.
The next time you return, just sign in to your account and you are ready to schedule new visits.
Can I use iWebVisit from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?
No. You can only use these video visitation services from your own computer or device.
How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?
Visits are first come, first serve and an appointment must be made by you.
Your inmate will be notified of the date of your video visit once you secure a time.
How do you get refunds?
Go here for refunds.
How often can you visit?
The number of times you can visit each week is a policy determined by this jail, typically twice a week, although visitation frequency is subject to change based on security circumstances . 
Who do you contact if you are having any problems?
iWebVisit support is available 7 Days a week during normal visitation hours: (5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. EST)
LIVE CHAT: You can use LIVE CHAT on iWebVisits Website. The Chat Box is at the bottom right corner of your screen.
EMAIL: You can email any questions you may have to: [email protected]
TELEPHONE: 775-434-8748. During peak times, you may need to get a call back.
What are the Rules for using iWebVisit at Polk County Jail
All Remote Visitation sessions are reserved in advance, prepaid, and non-refundable.
All visitors are responsible for having working equipment and a strong internet connection. 
Unsuccessful visits due to your own equipment, browser, and internet issues cannot be credited.
If a visit is cancelled for any reason at least 24 hours in advance of the visit, you will automatically receive a prepaid code for future use. This code will be sent to your email.
If a visit is not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance you will NOT receive a prepaid code for future use.
After a visit is scheduled, the time of the visit cannot be changed.
If you miss a visit for any reason, no waiver code can be provided as the visit session was held for you whether you attended or not.
If you schedule a “Same-Day” visit and cancel or miss it for any reason, no waiver code can be provided as the visit session was held for you whether you attended or not.
If you are an attorney or clergy and want to schedule a ‘confidential visit’, you need to email pictures of your state-issued identification (and bar card for lawyers) to be granted confidential status. Please follow these directions.
**If you experience any technical difficulties with your device, please contact iWebVisit at 775-434-8748 before, or during your visit. If you are using your mobile device for the visit, click on “hang up” and call them while your visit is happening.

Polk County Jail Inmate Video Visitation

1985 NE 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313
515-323-5400

• First, you need to register with iWebVisit online.
  
• Once you do that you can choose a date and time to visit your inmate, and whether it will be at the jail (video visit only) or remotely from your home.
• You can schedule either 20 minute, 30 minute, or 60 minute visits.
• Inmates may receive one (1) FREE twenty (20) minute On-site Lobby Visitation per week, and one (1) FREE thirty (30) minute Remote Visitation per week.
• On-site visits are always free.  
• Paid personal visits are $8.00 for every 30 minutes. Paid attorney visits are $25.00 for 30 minutes.
• Inmates are allowed up to two remote visits per day.
• Each adult must visit separately, unless the visitors are parents or grandparents, then you may visit together as one visit.
• Children seventeen years of age and younger may visit if accompanied by their parent.
• The week runs Sunday through Thursday.  
• There are NO On-Site Public Visits in the Lobby of the Jail on Fridays & Saturdays.  
• You must check in at least 30 minutes before the statrt of the last visit.
• Scheduling:
  - All off-site visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
  - You may schedule a remote visit up to 3 weeks in advance.
  - Attorneys have the ability to schedule a remote visit with 1 hour notice.

ON SITE VISITATION HOURS

OFF SITE REMOTE VISITATION HOURS

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 Polk 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.