The resident I was scheduled with wasn’t available for visit, can the visit be refunded?

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If resident isn’t available for visit, it would be considered a missed visit and will be automatically refunded.

How are paid visit(s) refunds issued?

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  • Please call Customer Service to find out if you qualify for a refund.
  • When a paid visit is refunded, the credit will be applied back to the party’s GettingOut account that was initially charged for the visit.
  • If you no longer need the account that the refund went to, then you’ll receive the remaining Friends & Family Account balance with a secure pin.
  • You can use this pin to make local, national or international calls by dialing 1-866-856-1858 and entering your pin and the number you’d like to call.
  • You cannot use this balance to continue to make deposits or communicate with active inmates who are in facilities that are not serviced by Telmate.

I missed my scheduled visit. Can I get a refund?

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Missed visits are automatically refunded.

How do I cancel a scheduled visit and will I still be charged for it?

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  • To cancel a visit, log into your GettingOut account and click on Calendar
  • There you find all current scheduled visits as well as the ability to cancel a visit

Can I pay for extra visits or remote visits with cash?

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If you would like to pay for extra visits, be sure to deposit enough funds to cover however many visits you would like to schedule. You can use cash or a credit card at the kiosk. Credit card only when depositing online.

Which account do I deposit into for visiting and messaging features?

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Deposit into your Friends & Family Account to send messages and pay for visits.

How do I add money to my account?

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  1. Log in to your GettingOut account.
  2. Click on the “Deposit” link on the left-hand side or the My Account tab and then “Deposit.”
  3. Choose the inmate you’d like to receive funds, the payment method and the amount.
  4. You can also set up recurring deposits for your convenience.

Can I deposit money that the inmate can use to call any authorized contact?

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Yes. With the Inmate Account, funds go into the inmate’s account to pay for communication services (phone calls, video visits, messaging, etc.) with a list of authorized contacts.

What happens if I never call in to get a refund of my balance?

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Any remaining funds will stay on the account until they are used or until a refund is issued. Refunds are only issued upon customer request.