What to Bring and Know Before Your First Visit to Adams County Jail
Your first visit to Adams County Jail goes smoothly when you know the few rules that can stop a visit before it starts. Use the sections below to self-check before you leave home, then run through the final checklist.
Bringing a child or teen? Know the age rule first. Visitors 16 or younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Show up without the right adult, and staff will turn the visit away at check-in.
Bring a photo ID if you’re an adult. Adams County Jail requires all adult visitors to present photo identification at check-in, so don’t leave it in the car or at home.
Wear proper attire and stay fully clothed for the entire visit - not just when you arrive. Adams County Jail can suspend your visitation privileges if you don't follow the dress code at any point during your time there.
Who Cannot Visit
- ✓ You are on probation.
- ✓ You have a pending felony case.
- ✓ You have a pending misdemeanor case.
- ✓ You are a victim in the inmate’s current pending case.
- ✓ You have a current order of protection against the inmate.
- Arrive 10 minutes early - Go to the Jail Visitation lobby with enough time to get through the front end without rushing.
- Check in - Complete the check-in process when you arrive.
- Take your assigned seat/terminal - For an onsite visit, you’ll be seated at your assigned terminal so you’re ready when the visit starts.
Final Checklist
- ✓ Bring your photo ID if you’re an adult (you’ll need it at check-in).
- ✓ If you’re bringing someone 16 or younger, make sure they’re with their parent or legal guardian.
- ✓ Wear proper attire and remain fully clothed for the entire visit (violations can suspend visiting privileges).
- ✓ For an onsite visit, arrive at the Jail Visitation lobby 10 minutes early to check in and get to your assigned terminal.
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