An inmate and his visitor converse during a scheduled visitation at the Hamilton County Jail in downtown Chattanooga on Aug. 5.Video visitation
At the jail› Open every day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4-6 p.m.› Free› Limited to two 30-minute sessions per week› Visitors must be age 14 or olderFrom home› Available every day from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4-10 p.m.› $15 per 30-minute session, whether or not the full time is used› Unlimited sessions with visitors of any ageSource: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
Signup required
Anyone who wants to visit inmates must register at securustech.net/friends; or visit the Hamilton County Jail to register online in the lobbyYou must have:› Internet connection, computer and webcam› Valid email address› Government-issued photo IDSource: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
The Hamilton County Jail will switch from in-person visits to video visitation on Nov. 10, and anyone who wants to visit an inmate in the jail must register to use the new system.
After the system goes live a week from today, all visits with inmates will be through the video system – a change designed to cut down the manpower and scheduling difficulties that accompany in-person visits.
Family and friends will visit with inmates in video booths at the jail instead of face to face, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.