Address:
204 N. Washington Street
Van Mert, OH 45891
Phone:
419-238-2464
Van Wert County Correctional Facility uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
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Inmates at the Van Wert County Correctional Facility, now that the COVID pandemic is waning, once again allows inmates to get visits from friends and loved ones. Visits are either on-site (no contact) at the facility, and/or using the remote video services of the third party company outlined below.
Call 419-238-2464 for remote inmate visitation updates as schedules and policies can change without much advance notice.
Van Wert County Correctional Facility inmates are allowed to have no limit on the number of visits when using the remote video visitation service.
To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, special links, policies, rules, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding regular visitation and remote video visits with an inmate in Van Wert County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All visits are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that CIDNET may be collecting voice prints for a database which they may be sharing with law enforcement agencies.
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Van Wert County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Van Wert County, visit our full page guide.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Van Wert County Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Van Wert County Correctional Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Van Wert County.
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Van Wert 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 Van Wert 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.