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What You Can't Wear to Video Visitation at Al Cannon Detention Center

Video visitation at Al Cannon Detention Center has a dress code. Staff can deny your visit if your clothing doesn't meet their standards. Here's what to avoid so you don't get turned away.

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What You Can't Wear to Video Visitation at Al Cannon Detention Center

Al Cannon Detention Center requires visitors to wear "proper attire" that meets reasonable standards. If the Visitation Officer thinks your clothing is inappropriate, your visit can be denied. Dress more conservatively than you would for a quick errand. Nothing revealing, nothing see-through.

Prohibited Items

  • ✓ Halter tops
  • ✓ Underwear-type T-shirts
  • ✓ Tank tops
  • ✓ Fish net shirts
  • ✓ Any type of shirt or pants made with see-through fabric

Note: The “see-through fabric” rule is broad. Even if the style seems modest, anything sheer or translucent (shirts or pants) can get you denied.

Clothing isn't the only reason you might be turned away. If staff suspect you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you won't be admitted. All visitors are also subject to a search before entering the visitation area - refuse, and your visit will be denied.

Reminder: If staff decide your clothing is inappropriate, they can deny the visit. If you’re not sure about something, change before you go.

What You Can't Wear to Video Visitation at Al Cannon Detention Center

Practical Tips

  • ✓ Skip halter tops, underwear-type T-shirts, tank tops, and fish net shirts - even if you plan to layer them.
  • ✓ Choose opaque fabrics; avoid anything sheer, mesh, or see-through (including “semi-sheer” styles).
  • ✓ If you’re debating whether it’s too revealing, pick something else - staff can deny a visit based on what they consider inappropriate.
  • ✓ Have a backup top in your car if you can, so you’re not stuck missing the visit.
  • ✓ Be prepared to comply with a search before entering the visitation area; refusing a search means you won’t be allowed to visit.

If there's any chance you could come across as under the influence - alcohol, drugs, or anything else that might raise suspicion - skip that day. Al Cannon Detention Center can deny admission if staff suspect intoxication. Better to reschedule than get turned away at the door.

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