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Discover every way families stay connected across correctional facilities.
Send and receive electronic messages with incarcerated loved ones through approved providers.
Learn moreSchedule face-to-face video visits from home through facility-approved platforms.
Learn moreSend and receive approved photos digitally through inmate communication services.
Learn moreMake and receive voice calls through facility phone systems and approved providers.
Learn moreSend funds to inmate accounts for commissary and communication credits.
Learn moreCompare the platforms your facility uses to find the right service for your family.
Messaging, photos, video visits, and money transfer for state and federal facilities across the US.
View JPay DetailsThe Federal Bureau of Prisons email and messaging system for federal inmates nationwide.
View CorrLinks DetailsVideo visitation and messaging services for county jails and local detention centers.
View ConnectNetwork DetailsVideo calls and messaging across hundreds of county and city correctional facilities.
View GettingOut DetailsTablet-based communication platform offering messaging, education, and entertainment.
View SmartInmate DetailsConverts digital messages into physical letters for facilities without electronic access.
View TextBehind DetailsNot sure which platform to use? See how top providers compare before you sign up.
JPay offers significantly more services, though CorrLinks is mandatory for federal inmates.
View ComparisonDepends on your facility type — JPay leads on messaging, ConnectNetwork leads on phone and coverage.
View ComparisonJPay is right for state prisons; GettingOut is right for county jails. Facility type decides.
View ComparisonBrowse facilities to see which providers and services are available.
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Find communication options at county detention facilities across the United States.
Finding inmate communication options takes three simple steps.
Step 01
Search by facility name, state, county, or zip code to locate the specific prison, jail, or correctional center.
Step 02
See which providers serve that facility, what services are available: messaging, video, phone, photos, and money transfer.
Step 03
Follow our direct links to the correct provider, create an account, and start communicating with your loved one in minutes.
Plain-language guides written for families with no prior experience navigating prison communication.
A full overview of every way to communicate with an incarcerated loved one, including messaging, phone calls, video visits, photos, and mail.
Read GuideLearn how digital messaging to incarcerated loved ones works, which platforms are used, how messages are reviewed, and what it costs.
Read GuideA step-by-step guide to sending money to an incarcerated person, covering accepted methods, platforms, fees, and common mistakes to avoid.
Read GuideWe exist to reduce confusion and make prison communication discovery simple.
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Find a facilityCommon questions from families navigating prison communication.
JPay is a leading inmate communication platform that allows family members to send messages, photos, and money to incarcerated loved ones. JPay is contracted with dozens of state correctional systems and serves facilities across the US. Read our JPay overview for more detail.
Inmate messaging services let you send and receive electronic messages through a secure platform approved by the facility. Both the sender and recipient need accounts with the same provider. Messages are reviewed by facility staff before delivery. Our full messaging guide explains the process step by step.
Many facilities allow digital photo sharing through approved providers such as JPay and others. Photos are reviewed before delivery and must meet the facility's content guidelines. Use our facility search to find out which photo services are available at a specific location.
Video visits are scheduled through the facility's approved provider. You book a time slot online, and both parties connect through a secure video platform during the scheduled window. Some facilities offer on-site video rooms; others allow visits from home. Learn more about video visitation.
Each facility contracts with one or more communication providers. Use our facility search to find the specific prison or jail by name or state, then view the full list of available providers and which services each one offers.
Search our database of 7,000+ correctional facilities across all 50 states. Discover which providers serve your facility and get connected in minutes, free with no account required.
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