Visitation

Inmate Visitation

All visits are conducted through our video visitation system. View current information about the Inmate Phone System and Tablet Video Visitation system.

Rules & Procedures for On-Site Video Visits

On-site visits are located at the Van Buren County Jail lobby.

  • The duration of each visit is 30 minutes.
  • No more than 2 visitors present for each visit. (this does not include children)
  • All visits are recorded and subject to electronic monitoring by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
  • It is suggested that the visitor arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Visitors arriving late will only receive the balance of the remaining visiting time, or may not be allowed to visit, depending on the circumstances.
  • No nudity, provocative or tight fitting clothing will be allowed during the visit. This will entail being escorted off the premises.
  • Only those scheduled to visit will be allowed in the visitation area. During a visit, the visitor is required to remain at the visitation booth. If the visitor leaves the visitation booth, then the visit will be subject to termination.
  • Visitors appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will not be permitted into the video visitation area and their visit will be cancelled.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • NO social media posts or videos of the facility are permitted in the lobby.
  • Loud talking, excessive emotionalism, or any type of disruptive behavior will not be permitted. This will entail being escorted off the premises.
  • Any damage or deface of the equipment video visitation both can lead to prosecution.
  • If you experience a problem with the audio or video reception during your visit, please call Securus Technologies at 877-578-3658

All Visits Must Be Pre-Scheduled

The lobby is open 24 hours a day, if you would like to schedule your visit from a lobby terminal. Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to deny, cancel or terminate a video visit prior to or during a video session are based upon visitor or resident inmate misconduct. Van Buren County Sheriff's Office also reserves the right to restrict a visitor from participating in all future use of the system. The inmate must approve your visitation request in order for the scheduled time to be locked in and confirmed.

Rules & Procedures for Off-Site Video Visits

  • Charges may apply when participating in a remote visitation using a computer, webcam, and high speed internet access.
  • Your can schedule between 8-11; 12-4; 6-10.
  • No nudity, provocative or tight fitting clothing. No use of cell phones, or any other electronic devices. This will entail being escorted off the premises.
  • All visits are recorded and subject to electronic monitoring by the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • If you experience a problem with the audio or video reception during your visit, please call Securus Technologies at 877-578-3658  

Required Information for Visits

  • Picture ID
  • Home address
  • Valid telephone number
  • Valid email address
  • You will need to create a username/password with Securus Technologies

Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to deny, cancel or terminate a video visit prior to or during a video session based upon visitor or resident inmate misconduct.

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office also reserves the right to restrict a visitor from participating in all future use of the system.

Rules for On-Site Video Visitors

  • Can travel to the Van Buren County Jail for video visitation or conduct a remote visit.
  • Use of cell phones are prohibited for any social media posts or videos of the facility
  • If you experience a problem with the audio or video reception during your visit, you are required to notify the visitation staff immediately.

Required Information for Visits

  • Driver's license
  • Home address
  • Valid telephone number
  • Bar Number

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to deny, cancel or terminate a video visit prior to or during a video session based upon visitor or resident inmate misconduct.

The Van Buren County Sheriff's Office also reserves the right to restrict a visitor from participating in all future use of the system.