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Inmate Visitation
All visitations for the Jail, Core and Community Program Units (CPU’s) are conducted through a video monitor. Each inmate will be allowed one (1) visitation per week for two hours. Up to two (2) visitors from the Inmate’s Authorized Visitation List will be allowed to visit with the inmate; children under one year of age will not be included in the count.
You Must Be an Approved Visitor
All inmates are giving a packet that contains an INMATE VISITATION LIST. The inmate can then place up to five (5) names of family members/friends that they want to visit with. Children under the age of one year DO NOT need to be placed on this list. They also do not count as one of the visitors. The inmate can only update their visitation list every four (4) months from the day they sign up. Any add-ons or removals constitutes as an update. Visitors on the list will be the only persons allowed to visit the inmate with the exception of Clergy, Attorney, and infants under the age of one year.
- The inmate can receive a free visitation within the first seven (7) days from when
they are arrested as long as he/she signs up for the day and time. After the first
seven (7) days the inmate will need to submit their Inmate Visitation List in order
to receive visitation.
- All inmates sign up for visitation on Sunday night for the following week. When
the inmate picks their day and time they will notify you either by phone, written correspondence or you may call the Visitation Office at (239)477-1705, to check
when a visit has been scheduled for the current week.
- Our hours of operations are open Monday-Sunday 5:00am to 11:00pm.
Where Do You Go to Visit an Inmate?
All visits for inmates at the Lee County Corrections facilities (Main Jail, Core and CPU’s) are conducted at the Visitation facility located on the Ortiz site:
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2501 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239)477-1705
Lee County Ortiz Facilities
Core, Stockade and CPU 2501 Ortiz Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33905 |
When You Enter the Corrections Facility You Must:
- Arrive 30 minutes before the schedule visitation time.
- Visitors 16 years of age and older must present a Photo Government Issued ID (Drivers license, Identification card or Passport).
- Have your name checked against the authorized visitation list.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult that is an authorized visitor; the child (children) must stay with the adult at all times.
- Infants up to the age of 16 are able to visit with an ID such as Birth Certificates, Social Security card, Passport or School ID.
- Abide by the Correction visitor regulations below.
Visitor Regulations:
- Visitors are not permitted to introduce cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, cameras, radios, record or tape players, gifts, purses, baby bags, water bottles, food or drinks, etc. into the visitation area. Any of these items thought to have been used during the visitation, will be subject to confiscation.
- A visitor may be searched at any time if there is reason to believe that they may be in possession of contraband.
- Visitors wearing attire that is too brief or revealing will not be permitted to visit.
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If an inmate is going to appear in court and you wish to bring him/her
clothes for trial, you can have the inmate’s Attorney or Public Defender call the Court Operations
Office at (239)335-2895 to make the necessary
arrangements. Arrangements with the Court Operations Unit will not be
made directly with the family.
Violation of Visitation Rules
Visitors who fail to comply with the rules and regulations of the Visitation Facility will be escorted from the facility and denied the rest of the visitation. The visitor may be suspended form visitation or banned depending on the severity of the offense. A form will be completed and sent to the Facility Commander detailing the violation and the action taken. The decision for future visitation will be at the discretion of the Correction Bureau Commander and/or designee.
To make visitation less confusing, you may want to read through the following questions and answers.
| 1. | What can I bring with me to visitation? |
| 2. | What items can I NOT bring to visitation? |
| 3. | What clothing should I wear to the visitation and what clothing is NOT allowed? |
| 4. | Can I visit on a holiday? |
| 5. | Can I bring an approved minor/child even if I am not the parent? |
| 6. | What are some of the things that can deny or cancel my visitation? |
| 7. | Isn't visitation a right? |
| 8. | What about special visits? How can I arrange one? |
| 9. | Are conjugal visits allowed? |
| 10. | Can I bring in letters, cards, money, or money orders for the inmate? |
| 11. | If I experience a problem during my visitation, whom should I contact? |
| 12. | If there is a problem and I don't get my visitation, can I get it rescheduled? |
| 13. | Whom do I contact about visitation? |
1. What can I bring with me to visitation?
Only your keys and Government or School Issued ID. You may also bring Sanitary wipes in a clear plastic bag. We do not supply them.
What If I need my prescription medication or medical injections?
If you have a medical condition that requires you to take prescribed medications or injections, you will be permitted to depart the visitation area and take the necessary medications. Do not dispose of needles and syringes on facility grounds.
I am on oxygen, can I bring my oxygen tank with me?
Yes, subject to search.
Are crutches or wheel chairs allowed?
Yes, subject to search.
I'm bringing a baby to the visit, what about diapers?
You may bring the following:
- A maximum of two (2) diapers.
- Two (2) clear baby bottles or two (2) clear sippy/training cups for toddlers.
- Baby wipes in a clear plastic bag.
- An infant baby carrier, subject to search.
- One (1) set of infant clothing.
- One (1) infant blanket to keep the infant warm.
2. What items can I NOT bring to visitation?
Visitors are warned by public posting at the facility, that introduction of contraband is a felony offense. You may NOT bring the following items:
- Cards or letters,
- Cigarettes,
- Cigars,
- Lighters or matches,
- Food or Drinks,
- Purses,
- Cell phones,
- Ipods/Mp3 players,
- Cameras,
- Radios,
- Tape Recorders/Players,
- Video recorders,
- Gifts,
- Money or money orders for the inmate,
- Pocket knives,
- Guns,
- Etc.
3. What clothing should I wear to the visitation and what clothing is NOT allowed?
All visitors will dress in proper attire when visiting:
- All clothing worn must be clean and in good repair.
- Appropriate undergarments are required, but should not be visible.
- Clothing will be worn as as it is designed to be worn.
- Shoes must be worn at all times, even by children.
- Shorts are permitted but must be past your fingertips when your hands are down by your side.
- Skirts and Dresses are permitted but must be knee-length when standing.
- Sleeveless tops and dresses are permitted but they must be at least 2 inches wide at the shoulder.
The following clothing is NOT allowed:
- Items displaying logos, slogans, pictures or messages with derogatory or offensive ethnic, racial, sexual, gender-specific, gang or political themes.
- Items with advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, drugs, etc.
- Clothing designed or intended to be tightly worn, to excessively accent the body, such as spandex, leggings, or tights.
- Items made of sheer, transparent, net, or mesh materials.
- Garments which unduly expose the chest, back, stomach, midriff.
NO Tank tops, strapless, halter tops, or spaghetti straps.
These rules will be strictly enforced.
Yes, regular visiting is permitted on all holidays. Provided the inmate scheduled a visit for that specific day.
5. Can I bring an approved minor/child even if I am not the parent?
Yes, if you follow these guidelines. Any minor 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an approved adult on the inmate's visiting list. Further, if you are not the parent, you must present a notarized document from the parent or legal guardian, giving you permission to bring the minor/child in to visit, regardless if the minor is an approved visitor. The visitor bringing the minor to visit cannot notarize the document. Also, you are not to leave the minor unattended at any time NO MATTER what the circumstances.
6. What are some of the things that can deny or cancel my visitation?
Visitors, including any accompanying children, must maintain the highest level of behavior at all times. The following will cause you to lose your visiting privileges and may cause you to have future privileges revoked:
- Attempting to provide outdated identification;
- Failure to follow dress code rules;
- Inmate refusal of the visit;
- Yelling, cursing or becoming disruptive in any way;
- Failure to control your accompanying children;
- Attempting to communicate with any inmate other than the one you signed up to see;
- Standing, loitering, waving, yelling anywhere in or around the visitation facility;
- Failure of the visitor and inmate to remain in an upright position at all times;
- Lewd conduct or inappropriate behavior by visitors or inmates;
- Being under the influence of, or impaired by drugs or alcohol. This could even result in your arrest and prosecution;
- The detection of contraband in your posession, which could also result in your arrest and prosecution.
These rules will be enforced at all times.
No. Visitation is a privilege and as such, it is subject to suspension/revocation if circumstances dictate.
8. How do I get a special visitation?
If you are visiting from out of state and/or have an extenuating circumstance, a special visitation request can be made through the facility Lieutenant or Tour Commander. If you are from out of state, and a visit is approved, you will need to provide proof of out of state residence by presenting a State ID. The Lieutenant and/or Tour Commander has the final approval or disapproval authority for each special visitation request. Once you are placed on the inmate's visitation list, you are no longer eligible for a special visitation. A special visitation is a one time occurrence.
9. Are conjugal visits allowed?
No. Conjugal visits are not allowed.
10. Can I bring in letters, cards, money, or money orders for the inmate?
No. Please refer to the question and answer, How can I send mail to an inmate?. Revised 3/18/2008
11. If I experience a problem during my visitation, whom should I contact?
First contact the visitation clerk. If he/she can not assist, you may then ask to speak to the sergeant on duty. If you are still unable to resolve the issue, you may ask to speak to the on-duty lieutenant.
12. If there is a problem and I don't get my visitation, can I get it rescheduled?
We do not reschedule and visitation, for any reason.
13. Whom do I contact about visitation?
You may contact the Visitation Clerk from Monday-Sunday, 5:00am to 11:00pm, at (239) 477-1705.
Updated 12/23/2009