How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Effingham County Jail
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Do Inmates in Effingham County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Effingham County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
How to Both Schedule a Visit and Have Remote Video Visitation with an Inmate incarcerated in Effingham County
To register and sign up for a visitation account with CIDNET Video Visitation Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Effingham County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Agree to the terms.
3. Login to your email and open the verification email sent by CIDNET. Click it.
4. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
5. Click the Sign In button.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Illinois, then the Effingham County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Effingham County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a video visitation account with your inmate.
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 Effingham 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.
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Effingham County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Effingham County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Illinois, then the Effingham County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Effingham County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Effingham County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations 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 some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Effingham County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Effingham County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Illinois, then the Effingham County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Effingham County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Effingham County, visit our full page guide.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Effingham County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Effingham County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Illinois, then choose Effingham 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 Effingham County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Effingham 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 Effingham County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Effingham County.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Effingham County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Effingham County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Effingham County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Illinois, then choose Effingham County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Effingham County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Effingham 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 Effingham County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Effingham County.
