Can children visit inmates?

They can visit legal guardians and parents.

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Can children visit inmates?


Children can only visit inmates if they are with their parent or legal guardian. The parent must be able to prove they have legal guardianship.

 

This document has some excellent tips for preparing a child for the visit.

 

To find out how to visit someone you know, begin your search for an inmate or arrestee here:

 

To find your jail or prison visitation policies, begin by finding the facility or prison system here: