Elmore County Detention Center (Elmore County Jail)

• Inmates are permitted to have three free visits per week.
• All personal visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
• Visits must be scheduled in advance. On-site and remote (online) visits are available.• To schedule either an on-site or remote video visit, you must first create a visitation account.• There are 3 ways to create an account.• use the kiosk in the lobby of the jail
• go to www.inmatesales.com or
• Call 1-877-998-5678.
• Once your account is set up, you may schedule a visit. Although not required, it is recommended you schedule your visit at least 24 hours in advance so the detainee will have the opportunity to accept the visit.
• Visiting Rules• No nudity or explicit sexual behavior. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.
• No threats of intimidation or harm. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.
• No misrepresentation of identity. Violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action and administrative suspension.
• Remote Visiting Rules• No third-party participation. If an inmate gives or sells their visit to another inmate, the inmate and visitor account may be suspended.
• On-site Visiting Rules• All personal visits will be conducted on the visitation kiosks located behind door 6 of the jail lobby.
• A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under 18 years of age.
• Parents and/or guardians of young children who become disruptive to other visitors or staff will be asked to leave and the visit may be terminated.
• Children must be under the control of an adult at all times and may not be left unattended in the lobby areas, automobiles, or on detention grounds.
• Any violations of the visitation rules may result in immediate termination of the visit and temporary suspension of the visitation privilege.

## Gifts to Detainees
Detainees incarcerated in the Elmore County Jail can receive gifts and money directly from friends and family. If you would like to deposit money on an inmate’s account, you may do so by
• Using the kiosk in the lobby of the jail
• Using www.jailfunds.com
• Calling 1-855-836-3364
Detainees can use the money deposited into their account to purchase snacks, hygiene and stationary items.
To purchase a gift package or commissary for an inmate, you may do so by visiting https://www.accesscatalog.com/shop/index.html?ProgramID=1093.
Inmates can receive paperback books and magazines through a publisher or retail outlet only. If books or magazines are purchased for an inmate, they must be mailed directly to the jail from the distributer.
## Mail for Detainees
Letters sent to detainees must include:
• The detainee’s full name legibly written on the front of the envelope with in care of Elmore County Detention Center and the jail’s address
• The sender’s complete and correct name and return address.
• Do not include letters in your envelope from anybody besides yourself. (Letters from children are an exception)
• Do not put tape, stickers or attachments on the envelope or letter.
• Do not send musical or electronic cards.
• Do not send photos on polaroid
• Do not sent nude photographs.
• Do not send extra stamps, paper or envelopes.
• Do not spray letters or envelopes with perfume, cologne or any other chemical.
Mail that violates any of the above rules will be returned to sender.
To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer.
Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may place their outgoing letters in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. Mail pick-up and delivery schedules are posted in all housing units.
Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided a preset amount of postage.
When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.
If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.
With ICE Deportation Officer approval, the jail will accept some items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody that can g