What to Wear (and What Gets Your Visit Canceled) at Brown County Jail
Brown County Jail has strict rules about what's allowed during visits—especially video calls. Show up in prohibited clothing or do something staff considers misconduct, and you'll lose your time with your loved one fast.
Nudity is an obvious no. But Brown County Jail also prohibits provocative clothing and tight-fitting outfits. Show up dressed this way and you'll be turned away. When picking your outfit, go simple and conservative - don't gamble on "maybe it'll be fine."
Your visit can end before it even starts. If staff sees misconduct - from you or the person you're visiting - Brown County Sheriff's Office can deny, cancel, or cut off a video visit at any point.
- ✓ Appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- ✓ Displaying items that may be considered contraband (for example: drugs, drug paraphernalia, or weapons)
- ✓ Displaying gang signs, symbols, colors, or similar identifiers
Officers can also cancel professional visits if either party is disruptive or dangerous. A recent history of problems at the jail? That's grounds for denial too. Some cancellations have nothing to do with you - jail emergencies or security concerns can shut things down. For professional visits specifically, officers may cancel if the inmate isn't in their housing unit.
Misconduct doesn't just end one visit. Brown County Sheriff's Office can cut off a video call mid-session and also ban you from the video visitation system entirely. One bad decision can cost you more than a single visit.
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- ✓ Wear clothing that clearly meets the rules: no nudity, no provocative clothing, and no tight-fitting clothing
- ✓ Do not show up (or log in) if you’ve been drinking or using drugs - appearing under the influence can get the visit canceled and can bar you from future visits
- ✓ Don’t display anything that could be considered contraband (including drugs, drug paraphernalia, or weapons)
- ✓ Avoid anything that could be interpreted as gang-related, including signs, symbols, or colors
- ✓ Keep your behavior calm and non-disruptive, because video visits can be denied, canceled, or terminated based on visitor or inmate misconduct
When a visit is denied, officers document the reason in the Jail Management System (JMS). For professional visits, denials often trace back to disruptive or dangerous behavior. That paper trail follows you - one more reason to handle every visit, especially video calls, with care and respect.
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