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Ford County Jail now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.

 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

• Register here. 

Questions:

• By phone - 314-764-2872
• By email - [email protected]

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Ford County Jail

To send a text or email message to a Ford County inmate, do the following:

Ford County Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Ford County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Ford County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Ford County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Ford County Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

How Do Inmates in Ford County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Ford County Jail uses the services of HOMEWAV.
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• Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639. 
• Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Ford County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

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

How to Purchase Commissary for an Inmate in Ford County Jail

To purchase commissary for an inmate in Ford County follow these instructions:

• Go to Tiger Services Online.
  
• Choose Illinois.
• Select Ford County Jail.
• Click on 'Order Commissary'.
• Select your inmate.
• Enter your billing information.
• Follow the rest of the instructions for Ford County Jail to complete your transaction.

For more detailed information on Ordering Commissary, Depositing Money, Setting up Phone & Visitation Accounts; costs, fees, restrictions, rules and more with Tiger Commissary Services, check out our Commissary Page.

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Ford County Illinois or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Ford County follow these steps:

• In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Ford County Jail uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  
• Register and Sign Up Here.
• Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Ford County Jail inmate communication services.
• Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
• Then you just wait for your Ford County inmate to communicate.
  How do you add Funds to your account?
• Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
• Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
• Click “Update”.
• Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Ford County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Ford County Jail will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

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

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

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