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Kennebec County Jail

Address:
115 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone:
207-623-2270

Kennebec County Jail Inmate Tablet Rental

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Kennebec County Jail Makes Announcement about Inmate Tablet Rentals

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Kennebec County Jail either currently, or may soon be able to be able to rent tablets within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Kennebec County:

Keeps inmates busy.
The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
Allows communication with family members.
Educational programming.
Legal research.
Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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

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

Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
Select Maine.
Select Kennebec County Jail
Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate. This can be found by calling 207-623-2270 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 Kennebec County Jail. To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Kennebec 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 to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Kennebec County

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

Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Kennebec County.
Choose Maine, then Kennebec County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Kennebec County at any one time.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
The gift packs for inmates in Kennebec County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Kennebec County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Kennebec County.

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec County Jail

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

Kennebec 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 Kennebec County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Kennebec County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Kennebec County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec County Jail, then your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Kennebec 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.