Belknap County House of Corrections

To search for an inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 603-527-5480 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Belknap County or any other county in New Hampshire.

Belknap County House of Corrections Inmate Search

The Belknap County House of Corrections maintains an average of 110 offenders in custody on any given day. The Belknap County House of Corrections has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Belknap County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,640 offenders.

The following charts of Belknap County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Belknap County Corrections Department, the state of New Hampshire Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Belknap County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Belknap County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

What are the bail options in Belknap County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Belknap County House of Corrections in Laconia for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 603-527-5480 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 603-527-5480.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Belknap County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Belknap County, New Hampshire, see the Belknap County House of Corrections Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections? What is the Schedule?

Belknap County House of Corrections ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246
603-527-5480

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Belknap County House of Corrections REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $5.00 for a 20 minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 603-527-5480 for questions or appointments.

Belknap County House of Corrections 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.

SRemote video visitation is available every day.

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 Belknap County House of Corrections 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.
Belknap County House of Corrections Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections?

Belknap County House of Corrections ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246
603-527-5480

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Belknap County House of Corrections REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Securus

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $5.00 for a 20 minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 603-527-5480 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Belknap County House of Corrections, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Belknap County House of Corrections whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Belknap County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Belknap County House of Corrections follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New Hampshire, then select Belknap County House of Corrections, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Belknap County House of Corrections.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Belknap County House of Corrections

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Belknap 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 Belknap County House of Corrections, 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 Belknap 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.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections, and what can I send them?

Belknap County House of Corrections Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Belknap County House of Corrections whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Belknap County House of Corrections also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Belknap County Department of Corrections
76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Belknap County Department of Corrections
76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Belknap County House of Corrections whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Belknap County House of Corrections standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Belknap County House of Corrections whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Belknap County Department of Corrections
76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246

Belknap County House of Corrections Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Belknap County House of Corrections 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.

All mail is to be shipped to the Belknap County House of Corrections:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Belknap County Department of Corrections
76 County Drive
Laconia, NH 03246

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Belknap County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Belknap County House of Corrections follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select New Hampshire, then select Belknap County House of Corrections, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Belknap County House of Corrections.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Belknap County House of Corrections using an Online Messaging Service?

Belknap County House of Corrections uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

• Send a text Message - 1 stamp
• Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
• Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
• Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
• Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
• Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

• Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
• Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
• When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account

Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Belknap County House of Corrections

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

Belknap County House of Corrections uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Belknap County House of Corrections have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Belknap County House of Corrections now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• 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.

Here's how it works:

• Send funds to the inmate and he or she will be able to subscribe and pay at the Belknap County House of Corrections.

Questions:

• By phone - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• By email - tablets@securustech.net

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Belknap County House of Corrections

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Belknap 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 Belknap County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

If you have any questions:

• Call - 800-844-6591 or 972-734-1111.
• Email - tablets@securustech.net

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Belknap County House of Corrections’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 603-527-5480 for further assistance.

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