How to Schedule and Prepare for Your First Onsite Visit at Bartow County Jail
Your first onsite visit at Bartow County Jail goes smoother when you plan around the facility's limits and show up ready. Here's how to schedule correctly, arrive on time, and avoid mistakes that can cut your visit short.
Bartow County Jail caps how many visits an inmate can have each week (Sunday through Saturday). The limit: 1 onsite visit and 3 offsite visits per week. If multiple family members want to visit, plan around this cap first - especially when deciding between onsite and offsite options.
Scheduling tip: No visitation on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Plan around those blackout days.
Each onsite station allows a maximum of 1 adult and 1 child - two visitors total. Bringing more people? You'll need to split up and book separate visit times.
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- ✓ Pre-register before you try to book a visit
- ✓ Schedule your appointment through ICS by calling 1-888-646-9437
- ✓ Choose a visit day that is not Tuesday or Thursday
- ✓ Plan for the station limit (maximum of 1 adult and 1 child per scheduled onsite visit)
- ✓ Confirm your appointment details before you go
Reminder: When booking, double-check you're not landing on a Tuesday or Thursday. Make sure your group fits the one adult plus one child station limit.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early - you’re expected to be there before your appointment time so you can check in.
- Check in with visitation staff - follow staff instructions so they can get you set up for the visit.
- Be ready for the video visit setup - onsite public visits are conducted through the facility’s video visitation system.
Plan for a 25-minute session. You'll typically see a timer during the visit so you can track the time. Staff may adjust the duration if needed. All visits are monitored, recorded, and subject to review - keep conversations appropriate and follow staff directions.
Even with an appointment, the detention center's daily operations come first. Your visit may be shortened, delayed, or rescheduled based on what's happening inside the jail that day.
Leave prohibited items behind: Bringing a cell phone, purse, or other banned items into the visitation area can get your visit terminated - and you could be banned from visiting at Bartow County Detention Center entirely.
If your visit gets canceled or cut short, it's usually because detention center activities took priority. This can happen even when you've done everything right. To reschedule, call ICS at 1-888-646-9437. Remember: each inmate is limited to 1 onsite visit per week (Sunday–Saturday).
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