1.   What can I bring with me to visitation?

• The key necessary to operate your vehicle;


• Personal identification.

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 visiting 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 baby items:

• A maximum of two (2) diapers;
  
• Two (2) clear baby bottles or two (2) clear sipper cups for toddlers;
  
• Baby wipes in a clear plastic bag;
  
• An infant baby carrier, subject to search;
  
• One (1) set of infant clothing; and
  
• One (1) non-quilted baby blanket to keep the infant warm.

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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,
  
• 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.
  



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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 knee-length when standing. Jogging shorts, cut-offs or hip huggers are prohibited.

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.
  
• Skirts or dresses.
  
• Garments which unduly expose the shoulders, chest, back, stomach, midriff, and/or underarm. Tops of clothing must be no lower than the person's collarbone in the front and back.
  

These rules will be strictly enforced.

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4.   Can I visit on a holiday?

Yes, regular visiting is permitted on all holidays.

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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.

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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;
  
• Disrespect toward facility staff;
  
• Failure to control your accompanying children;
  
• Attempting to communicate with any inmate other than in a visiting booth;
  
• Standing, loitering, waving, yelling anywhere around the facility;
  
• Failure of the visitors and inmates 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, which could even result in your arrest and prosecution;
  
• The detection of contraband in your posession which also could also subject you to arrest and prosecution.
  

By completing the visitors information form, you indicate that you have read and understand these rules and will abide by them. Any exceptions to these rules must be requested by the inmate in writing and
approved by the facility commander.

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7.   Isn't visitation a right?

No. Visitation is a privilege and as such is subject to suspension/revocation if circumstances dictate.

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8.   What about special visits? How can I arrange one?

You must contact a lieutenant or watch commander of the facility where the inmate is housed for approval. Special visits are not given routinely but are reserved for extenuating circumstances and are granted at the discretion of the ieutenant and watch commander.

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9.   Who has final authority on visitation?

The lieutenant and watch commander at each facility have the final approval or disapproval authority for each visitation request.

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10.   Are conjugal visits allowed?

No. Conjugal visits are not allowed.

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11.   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

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12.   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.

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13.   Whom do I contact about visitation?

You may contact the visitation clerk at 477-1705.

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