“We recognize the importance of maintaining that strong family connections because it is so vitally important to not only their mental health but their success once they’re released,” Gautz said.įamily members and friends who were already on the in-person list will be approved for video visits. It is worth it, even though MDOC only give you a 20 minute.
VIDEO VISITS MDOC FULL
The goal is to have full video visitation available at all 29 of the Michigan Department of Corrections facilities in the future. Getting set up for video visitation was a pretty tortuous business but I did get there in the end. From there, it will branch out to five other pilot sites around the state. < Family & Friends Visiting an Inmate Video Visitation Visitation Application Out-of-State Incarceration & Supervision Requests. The video visitation pilot began Monday at Jackson-based Parnall Correctional Facility and will expand to a second site in Jackson on Friday. Given the fact that we haven’t been able to offer in-person visits with prisoners since March 13, we want to make sure we’re able to continue to maintain that family and social connection That’s so important to a prisoner’s rehabilitation and ultimate success once they are released,” said Chris Gautz, Michigan Department of Corrections public information officer. Something the department had not done previously. “This is something that’s been in the works for quite a while. The Michigan Department of Corrections has launched a new video visitation pilot program that will allow prisoners to connect with family and friends. The Michigan Department of Corrections has launched a new video visitation pilot program that will allow prisoners to connect with family and friends.
Unlimited 30 minute off-site video visits are also available for 10.50 per visit and must also be scheduled. Two free 30 minute on-site visits for inmate workers during non-worker hours and must also be scheduled.
(WOOD) - Many face-to-face meetings and visits have gone virtual during the pandemic. One free 30 minute on-site visit is available per inmate and must be scheduled.
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