Go to the site for the most current information regarding the policies. Read them and interpret them as realistically as possible. In most cases these policies will probably be followed, but be prepared to challenge exceptions politely, if you feel they are not following the stated policies. In my experience each facility has slightly different circumstances that you have to prepare for.
Someone you love is locked up!
What are they being held for: The first thing you can do is call the general information line, have the persons name and birth date. They will tell you what the holding charge is, where they are being held, and the persons Book-in number and the bond if it has been set already.
If you would like to be able to talk to the person...make sure your phone can receive collect calls.
Visiting: As soon as someone is booked in and placed you can visit during the normal visitation hours. See visitation hours. Inmates are given a card to complete with the names of the people who can visit them. Often this card will not be available on file for a few days. The wheels move very slowly and inefficiently however it has been my experience that you can visit someone before the card is available. However once the card is on file if your name does not appear on it you will not be able to visit.
To Visit: You must show a drivers license which is current. If you have any reason to believe that you have any outstanding warrants I wouldn't suggest visiting. Children under 18 may accompany parents or grandparents. Plan to arrive at least 30 mins prior to visitation the lines are often very long. You will not be able to bring anything into the facility besides your keys and drivers license, a pencil or pen to fill out the visitation card. You can bring a bottle for a baby. Make sure you have the persons name, birthdate, book-in number, and location. If you have not gotten this info you can request it at the information desk in the lobby.
Money: One of the worst things about this place is the pathetic and small amount of food offered. So putting some money onto the individuals books will be pretty important as soon as possible so that they can buy additional food, and supplies such as toiletries, paper, stamps, envelopes, etc.
Someone you love is locked up!
What are they being held for: The first thing you can do is call the general information line, have the persons name and birth date. They will tell you what the holding charge is, where they are being held, and the persons Book-in number and the bond if it has been set already.
If you would like to be able to talk to the person...make sure your phone can receive collect calls.
Visiting: As soon as someone is booked in and placed you can visit during the normal visitation hours. See visitation hours. Inmates are given a card to complete with the names of the people who can visit them. Often this card will not be available on file for a few days. The wheels move very slowly and inefficiently however it has been my experience that you can visit someone before the card is available. However once the card is on file if your name does not appear on it you will not be able to visit.
To Visit: You must show a drivers license which is current. If you have any reason to believe that you have any outstanding warrants I wouldn't suggest visiting. Children under 18 may accompany parents or grandparents. Plan to arrive at least 30 mins prior to visitation the lines are often very long. You will not be able to bring anything into the facility besides your keys and drivers license, a pencil or pen to fill out the visitation card. You can bring a bottle for a baby. Make sure you have the persons name, birthdate, book-in number, and location. If you have not gotten this info you can request it at the information desk in the lobby.
Money: One of the worst things about this place is the pathetic and small amount of food offered. So putting some money onto the individuals books will be pretty important as soon as possible so that they can buy additional food, and supplies such as toiletries, paper, stamps, envelopes, etc.
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