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Garrett County Detention Center 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.

Questions:

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 Do Inmates in Garrett County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Garrett County Detention Center uses the services of HOMEWAV.
  • 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 Garrett County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

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


 

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Garrett County Detention Center

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Garrett County? Read the following:


Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

  • Phone Calls
  • Messages (email / texts)
  • Educational applications and Entertainment
  • Legal Research
  • and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Garrett County Detention Center directly at (301) 334-5055 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Garrett County Detention Center.


 

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Garrett County Maryland or visiting an inmate at the jail

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

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Garrett County Detention Center uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  • Register and Sign Up Here.
  • Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Garrett County Detention Center inmate communication services.
  • Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
  • Then you just wait for your Garrett 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 Garrett 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 Garrett County Detention Center 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 Garrett 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 Garrett County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Garrett 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 Garrett 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 to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Garrett County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Garrett County Detention Center follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

  • The Garrett County Detention Center inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
  • Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
  • When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Garrett County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Garrett County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Garrett County.


 

How Do Inmates in Garrett County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

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


 

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Garrett County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Garrett County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Maryland, then select Garrett County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Garrett County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Garrett County.


 

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

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

  • Select Maryland, then select Garrett County Detention Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Garrett 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 Garrett County at any one time.

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


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Garrett County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Garrett County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Maryland, then select Garrett County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Garrett County Detention Center.