Visitation

Hancock County Jail Visitation

 Visitation Scheduling & Information

  • Video visitation is currently used for all inmates.
  • To schedule a visit, call (866) 340-7879 at least 24 hours in advance of your desired visitation time.
  • Visitation length is 20 minutes.
  • Each inmate can have two 20-minute sessions per week. (One 50-minute visit can replace the Two 20-minute visits.)
  • Plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled visit.
  • If you are late, you will need to reschedule the visit with the company.  We have many visitors and need to remain on our schedule. 
  • The above schedule may be modified because of staff availability.

Visitation Guidelines

  • When scheduling your visit, you must provide:
    • Your name
    • Your address
    • Your date of birth
    • Your driver's license number
    • Names of any and all additional visitors (including children)
  • Visitors are subject to search.
  • Adult visitors must show picture ID (driver’s license or state ID card).
  • Children must be accompanied by their parent or guardian. No one under 18 without legal parent or guardian will be permitted to visit.
  • Visitation will be denied in the event the visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and may be subject to arrest.
  • Visitation will be denied for inappropriate dress.
  • Visitation may be terminated at any time by the visitation officer for inappropriate behavior in the visitation area or by the inmate in the block.
  • Photos or recording of inmate visitation is prohibited.  Visit will be terminated and restricted for that visitor from that point forward.
  • Special Assistance will be provided to handicapped visitors who notify the visitation officer prior to the visit.
  • Visitation will be denied if there is an active Protection Order in place.