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Bay County Jail Video Visitation and Communication Guide
This document outlines the procedures for scheduling video visits, sending messages, and funding communication accounts for inmates at the Bay County Jail. It details the rules for conduct during video calls and the costs associated with various communication services.
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Residents with family or friends in the Bay County Jail must use these specific third-party platforms and follow strict conduct rules to maintain contact, with costs set at $0.25 per minute for video visits and $0.25 per message.
Key Facts
- Video visitation is managed through Via Path Technologies at www.gettingout.com.
- Video visits cost $0.25 per minute.
- Messages cost $0.25 each.
- Photos sent to inmates cost $0.50 each and are subject to facility review.
- Ecards cost $0.25 each.
- Individuals incarcerated in the Bay County Jail within the past 90 days are ineligible to schedule visits.
- Inmates with court-ordered no-contact orders are prohibited from video visitation.
- Video visits are prohibited if the visitor is operating a motor vehicle.
- Prohibited content during video visits includes nudity, weapons, drugs, alcohol, and sexual performances.
- Sharing a visitation account with another person is prohibited.
- Phone calls require a separate account via ConnectNetwork.com.
- Inmate funds for services must be deposited via the TouchPay kiosk or web portal.
- Verification of a new visitation account requires a driver's license upload and can take up to 24 hours.
Who's Mentioned
organizationVia Path Technologies“The third-party provider for video visitation services.”personTommy Ford“Sheriff of Bay County.”location5700 Star Lane, Panama City, FL 32404“Address of the Jail Facility.”location3421 N Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405“Address of the Bay County Sheriff's Office.”organizationBay County Sheriff's Office“The governing body managing the jail and visitation policies.”