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Bedford Adult Detention Center

Address:
1000 Broad Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Phone:
540-587-9282

Does Bedford Adult Detention Center have tablets for the inmates to use?

You can find information about the Bedford Adult Detention Center’s tablet program at the top of this page. If there is no information about it, it is because they either have recently changed companies or are not yet providing this service for inmates. Call 540-587-9282 to confirm.

What can the inmates use the tablets for?

Inmates in jails and prisons are using tablets for all the communication services available such as video visitation, video phone calls, regular phone calls, and electronic messaging – which is like texting and email.

Tablets are also used for entertainment, such as watching movies, television shows, listening to music and reading e-books. It is also used for education, self-help information, and legal research.

Are the jail’s tablets connected to the internet?

No, they are not connected to the internet. All the messages, visits and programming goes through a system controlled by the company that provides the tablets, and through the jail. They control what each inmate sees. All messages are carefully screened and not delivered if the sender or the inmate violates jail policy.

How much do the tablets cost to use?

For accessing visits and messages, the tablets are free to us. Each unit has many of them, all provided by the company that has contracted with the jail. Of course, the video visits and messages have a fee and those are paid for by the inmate’s family and friends who use the service.

If inmates are supposedly being punished, why do they get access to tablets?

That’s the question a lot of people ask and don’t fully understand.

The way the jail staff looks at it, is that if they can keep the inmates busy and distracted, it makes it safer for them.

Tablets also give them a certain power over controller an inmate’s behavior. For example, if an inmate knows that they will lose the privilege of having access to a tablet if they get into a fight or violate another rule or policy, they will be better behaved.

Tablets are one of the few things that make an inmate feel as though they are free, and they don’t want to lose the privilege of having access to one.

What companies have tablets for jail and inmate use?

CIDNET
City Tele Coin
Gettingout
GTL
Homewav
IC Solutions
Inmate Sales
JailATM
J Pay
NCIC
Oasis
Paytel
Reliance
Securus
Smart Communications

What if an inmate breaks a tablet, do they have to pay for it?

Yes, if an inmate breaks a tablet, then they are responsible for paying for it. The money will come out of their commissary funds, so not only do they lose access to having a tablet as punishment, but they also won’t be able to purchase snacks on commissary.

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Bedford Adult Detention Center by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
Pin Debit - This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
Voicemail - You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Bedford Adult Detention Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Bedford Adult Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

Bedford Adult Detention Center uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.

If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:

Online - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
At the Bedford Adult Detention Center using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Bedford Adult Detention Center may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
By phone by calling 866-516-0115 - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
By using their app, either Android or iphone. - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Bedford Adult Detention Center inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.

How to Communicate with an Bedford Adult Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Bedford County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

All mail sent to an inmate at the Bedford Adult Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
The Bedford Adult Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.

If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Bedford Adult Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
You can also send your Bedford County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Bedford County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center?

To visit an inmate in Bedford County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Bedford County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Bedford County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Bedford Adult Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Bedford County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Bedford Adult Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Bedford County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Bedford Adult Detention Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Bedford County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Bedford Adult Detention Center Phone: 540-587-9282

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Bedford County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Bedford County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Virginia, then choose Bedford Adult Detention Center
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Bedford County at any one time.
If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Bedford County.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center follow these steps:

Select Virginia, then select Bedford Adult Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Bedford 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 Bedford County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Bedford Adult Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Bedford County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: [email protected].

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bedford Adult Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bedford 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 Bedford 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.