Inmates in the Washington County Jail can now have video visits with friends and family.  Sergeant Bob Ray says it doesn't cost the county anything; the equipment cost is paid for by the company supplying the service.

Calls cost $9.90.  Each call lasts 30 minutes and there's no limit to the number of calls that inmates can make.  Traditional in-person visits are limited to two visits of 60 minutes a week.  The calls, like all inmate communication, are monitored.