What You Can't Bring to a Visit at Calloway County Jail (Phones, Contraband, and Legal Risks)

You can bring your cell phone into the Calloway County Jail lobby. But once you head into the visitation booth, phones aren't allowed. Leave yours in the lobby before your visit starts.

Visits happen through glass using a phone handset. There's no open-room, in-person contact. Keep privacy in mind: conversations may be recorded. Don't discuss anything you wouldn't want replayed later.

If you drop off property for an inmate and it contains contraband, the jail will confiscate it. The items you brought won't make it to the person you're trying to help, even if the contraband was accidental or hidden in packaging.

Confiscation isn't the only risk. You could face criminal charges for Promoting Contraband. Under Section 520.50, promoting contraband in the first degree means knowingly introducing dangerous contraband into a detention facility. It's a Class D felony. If you're bringing anything in or dropping anything off, treat it like airport security: assume it will be inspected, and don't take chances.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Keep your cell phone in the lobby, and do not bring it into the visitation booth.
• ✓ Before you drop off any property, check every pocket, seam, and container. If contraband is found, the property can be confiscated.
• ✓ If you’re carrying items for someone else, inspect them yourself. Don’t assume they’re “fine” just because they came from home or a store.