Gallia County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Gallia County Jail

Address:
18 Locust Street
Gallipolis, OH 45631

Phone:

740-441-2055

New Visitation Policies in Gallia County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Gallia County Jail in Gallipolis, Ohio, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 740-441-2055 for updates.

Video Visitation at Gallia County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Gallia County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 740-441-2055 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Gallia County, the state of Ohio and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Gallia County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

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

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Gallia 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 Gallia 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 Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Gallia County

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Ohio, then choose Gallia County Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Gallia County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Gallia County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Gallia County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gallia County.


 

How Do Inmates in Gallia County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Gallia County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Gallia County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Gallia County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Gallia County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Gallia County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

How to visit an inmate in Gallia County Ohio using Video Visitation or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit an inmate in Gallia County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Gallia County Jail uses a video visitation service called IC Solutions.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Gallia County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with IC Solutions.
  • Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter Gallia County Jail.
  • Then select your Gallia County Inmate.
  • Then fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
  • Lastly, schedule a visit.
  • The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using IC Solutions to visit a Gallia County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Gallia County

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

  • Select Ohio, then select Gallia County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Gallia County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Gallia County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Gallia County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gallia County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Gallia County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Gallia County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Ohio, then select Gallia County Jail, 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 Gallia County Jail.


 

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