Video Visitation

Alex Murdaugh loses phone access after giving FOX News documentary interview

The former multi-millionaire attorney, who is serving two life sentences for murder, had his phone and canteen privileges suspended for 30 days

How technology can transform court proceedings, appearances and jury duty

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The shift to video arraignments foretells how things might be done differently in the future

7 essential factors correctional agencies consider when evaluating new technology (infographic)

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Utility

Here's what your peers place as a priority

How hand-held devices and kiosks open up a world of resources for incarcerated individuals

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Using mobile technology to access resources can help reduce the burden of incarceration on individuals, families, and facilities alike

Using technology to reduce recidivism: A novel approach to resident communications and resources

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From a kiosk, tablet or handheld device, incarcerated residents can maintain critical family ties, access medical care and education and keep track of court dates while increasing public safety staff efficiency

Digital Edition: How technology improves officer and facility safety

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Download a free Corrections1 guide on how correctional facilities can harness the evolving power of connected technology

Inmate video visitation and the First Amendment: 3 landmines to avoid

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As of July 2018, over 600 correctional facilities had implemented some form of video visitation

Ga. inmate video-conferencing program saves state money

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The prison system has saved nearly $6,000 from January to March since using video-conferencing for inmate hearings

Mo. jail video-only visitation policy draws praise, criticism

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Using the system, people also can video chat with their incarcerated family members from home

The top safety and operational issues that impacted corrections in 2018

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Assaults on correctional officers, inmate mental healthcare and the impact of new technologies dominated the headlines this year

Sheriff: Video visitation taking off at Miss. jail

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In the less than four months the service has been operational, inmates have had more than 13,000 visits -- four times the number of in-person visits in the last year

Inmates get more video visits, but NC sheriff's opponents say it's still not enough

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A sheriff tweaked a controversial policy that lets Mecklenburg County jail inmates receive visits from family and friends only through video screens

How video can transform inmate visitation

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Once a properly-implemented video visitation becomes the norm at a correctional facility, contraband issues decrease while security improves

Tier Talk Podcast: The pros and cons of video visitation

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Some believe this is a great way to improve safety and security, but others believe that rehab requires physical contact from the inmate’s family

How video arraignments benefit public safety and save money

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Thanks to an innovative program, prisoners who pose a serious risk to the community don’t need to exhaust CDCR resources when they appear live in court