Fremont County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Fremont County Jail

Address:
460 Railroad Street
Lander, WY 82520

Phone:

307-332-1877

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

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Fremont County Jail in Lander, Wyoming, 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 307-332-1877 for updates.

Video Visitation at Fremont County Jail

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

We highly recommend that you call 307-332-1877 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 Fremont County, the state of Wyoming 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 Fremont 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 Do Inmates in Fremont County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Fremont County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Fremont County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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


 

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Wyoming, then choose Fremont 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 Fremont County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fremont 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 Fremont County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fremont County.


 

How to Set up Phone Calling Between you and Your Inmate in the Fremont County Jail

To set up a phone calling account between you and your Fremont County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account by first registering with Prodigy Sales/Telewest.
  • You will then be directed to choose a product; in other words what type of account you want to have in order to phone or to communicate with your Fremont County inmate.
  • Options for Fremont County Jail include prepaid phone accouts, messaging services and video visitation.
  • You will ten be prompted to choose Wyoming, then the Fremont County Jail, then the amount you want to deposit, then your inmate's name.
  • The last step will be adding a payment method, and adding funds to the account.

For all the information you need regarding Fremont County Jail phone times, costs, rules and regulations about communication by phone with an inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your phone, messaging and video visitation communication will be recording. It is advised that you do not discuss sensitive information regarding your Fremont County inmate's pending case.