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Visitation Rules

VISITATION RULES

Tuesday - Saturday: 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. (LAST SIGN IN @ 7:30 P.M.)

  • VISITORS MUST SCHEDULE A VISIT WITH AN INMATE.
  • A VISIT IS NOT GUARANTEED IF SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY.
  • VISITATION TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
  • THERE MAY BE WAIT TIMES FOR HOUSING UNITS.
  • VISITS ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. WAIT TIMES MAY ALSO AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SIGN IN.
  • IF YOU ARRIVE LATE FOR A SCHEDULED VISIT YOUR TIME WILL BE CUT SHORT.
  • IF YOU DO NOT ARRIVE FOR A SCHEDULED VISIT THE INMATE WILL LOOSE THE VISIT.


  • ALL VISITS (EITHER REMOTE OR ON-SITE) ARE DONE THROUGH VIDEO.


  • INMATES MUST BE IN AN ASSIGNED HOUSING UNIT TO RECEIVE VISITATION.
  • IT CAN TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS FOR AN INMATE TO BE ASSIGNED A HOUSING UNIT AFTER THEY ARE ARRESTED.


  • VISITORS MAY SIGN UP FOR (1) VISIT PER DAY AND INMATES SHALL BE ALLOWED (2) 20-MINUTE VISITS A WEEK.


  • EACH ADULT VISITOR (18 OR OLDER) WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THEIR AUTHORIZED I.D. TO THE VISITATION OFFICER.
  • CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE ISSUED BY D.P.S. (CANNOT BE EXPIRED OVER 6 MONTHS)
  • CURRENT STATE I.D. ISSUED BY A D.P.S.
  • OFFICIAL PASSPORT OR IMMIGRATION CARD (MEXICAN CONSULATE GREEN COLORED).
  • MILITARY I.D.


  • ONLY (2) ADULTS ALLOWED PER VISIT (18 OR OLDER). NO ONE LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE ALLOWED WITHOUT AN ADULT.
  • ONLY ONE CHILD PER ADULT ALLOWED BACK IN THE VISITATION AREA.


  • PERSONS ACCOMPANIED BY CHILDREN UNDER 18 SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE JUVENILE'S BEHAVIOR.


  • ALL VISITORS SHALL BE EXPECTED TO ACT IN AN ORDERLY MANNER.


  • VISITORS MAY HAVE TO WAIT DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF THE VISITATION MONITORS IN EACH AREA.


  • NO CELL PHONES, PURSES, PACKAGES, UMBRELLAS, HANDBAGS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT MAY BE USED AS CONTAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED WITHIN THE JAIL FACILITY.
  • THIS INCLUDES METAL OR GLASS CONTAINERS.


  • VISITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE ARTICLES IN THE LOBBY, VISITING AREA, OR WITH THE OFFICER PROCESSING VISITATION.


  • VISITORS MUST BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY DRESSED.
  • PERSONS WEARING MINI-SKIRTS, TANK TOPS, BIKER SHORTS, SPANDEX OF ANY KIND, STRETCH PANTS/SHORTS, TRANSPARENT OR PROVOCATIVE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE FACILITY.
  • SHORTS MUST BE NO SHORTER THAN 1 OR 2 INCHES ABOVE THE KNEE.


  • THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING IN THE JAIL BY VISITORS AT ANYTIME.


  • PHYSICAL SEARCHES MAY BE CONDUCTED WITH PROBABLE CAUSE.


  • NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE THE LOBBY OR VISITING AREA.


  • INMATE MAIL MAY ONLY INCLUDE A LETTER (HAND WRITTEN OR TYPED) AND UP TO 3 PICTURES (INMATES ARE ONLY ALLOWED 3 PICTURES IN THEIR POSSESSION) AS STATED IN THE INMATE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  • CARDS, INTERNET PRINTOUTS, ENVELOPES, STAMPS, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF CONTRABAND MAY BE SENT TO INMATES THROUGH THE MAIL.


  • MONEY CAN BE LEFT FOR INMATES VIA TOUCHPAY. MONEY MAY BE DEPOSITED BY CASH, CREDIT, OR DEBIT CARD IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE
  • LOBBY, BY CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD AT TOUCHPAYONLINE.COM OR BY CALLING (866) 232-1899. IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 24 TO 48 HOURS FOR AN INMATE'S ACCOUNT TO BE ACTIVE AFTER BOOK-IN.


  • THE SHERIFF'S OFFICERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DENY ANY VISIT WHEN THE VISITOR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE STATED RULES OR WHEN THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE VISIT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF OR SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE FACILITY.
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