Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Jail Visitation Rules

Inmates will obey all of the rules and regulations of the Department of the Jail. Inmates will not display disruptive, threatening, or abusive behavior toward other inmates and/or staff.

If behavior is disruptive, disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the Department of the Jail County Jail disciplinary charges and penalties.

Criminal charges may be filed as a result of criminal behavior.

Visitation

All inmate visitors are subject to warrant checks and arrest. Individuals who are court ordered not have to have contact with the inmate will not be allowed to visit. If an attempt to visit is made, that inmates' visitation privilege will be revoked for all visitors (except legally mandated visits) during that inmates period of incarceration.

Visitors who become rude and/or use vulgar or abusive language while in the lobby or visitation areas will be asked to leave. Failure to leave when asked may result in your arrest.

DRESS CODE:

No shorts cut higher than mid-thigh
No skirts or dresses that are shorter than knee height
Shirts must have sleeves and will cover the entire upper torso
Pants must be above the waist line and will not expose under garments
No see-through or tight fitting clothing
No coats or jackets
No hats, caps or “do-rags”

All inmates not on disciplinary confinement will be provided the opportunity for:

"Two (2) hours of non contact visitation per week (Sunday through Saturday). This can be accomplished by having two one-hour sessions or one two-hour session.

Attention Visitors: Visitation hours which conclude within one hour of your arrival may result in a shortened visit, or no visit, for this period.

Only two (2) visitors during one session. Each session may be divided between the approved visitors.

Proper photo identification is required of all visitors.

• An adult must accompany any child under the age of 18 years.
• Children visitors must stay with their custodian at all times. If this is not done, visitation may be canceled.
• Young adults, 14 years old and over, must have valid picture identification with proof of age.
• Visitation schedules will be posted in the housing unit or with the duty post officer.
• Rules for Visitors (see the Visitation Schedule)

Visitors are permitted to visit only the inmate they have signed up to visit.

Visitors may only visit one inmate per day.

Visitors who are unruly or under the visible influence of drugs or alcohol will be denied visitation.

Inmates will be responsible for the behavior of their visitors. Obscene and/or offensive gestures, acts or language is strictly prohibited.

Property for inmates will not be accepted during visitation and no items will be transferred between a visitor and an inmate.

There will be no defacing of facility property. This includes telephones, seats, walls, windows, etc.

Visitors may not bring in medication except for nitroglycerin and respiratory inhalers, nor can they carry any personal property and/or food or drinks into any portion of the facility.

The facility reserves the right to refuse the entrance of any person, or terminate any visit when deemed necessary to enforce the rules and regulations of the facility.

All visitors must successfully clear the metal detector or be searched prior to entering the facility. Introduction of contraband is a violation of State law and may result in arrest and criminal prosecution.

Clergy with proper identification may visit at any time that does not disrupt the normal operations of the facility.

Clergy must have a proper Ordained Minister card or a Department of Corrections Chaplain card.

These visits will not interfere with the inmate's normal two (2) hours per week visitation.

JAIL TOURS:

Jail Tours are coordinated through the Department of the Jail Programs Manager. Tour participants are required to present picture identification. Those without proper identification will not be permitted to tour the Jail. Any person under the age of 18 must have a completed parental/guardian permission slip or he/she will not be permitted to join the tour. Juveniles not permitted to tour may not wait unattended in the Jail lobby for the tour to complete.

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