Visiting CNMCF with Young Children and Infants: What Families Need to Know

No one under 18 can enter CNMCF unless they have proper ID and are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or adult relative. The only exception: if the minor can show documented proof of legal marriage to the inmate. Bringing a child? Make sure you have their identification ready and the right adult with you at the door.

Bringing an infant? CNMCF requires a diaper change before the visit begins. A correctional officer of the same sex as the parent or guardian doing the change must be present. Build extra time into your arrival for this step, especially if you're checking in multiple children.

1. Arrive with time to spare - You will need time to complete the required pre-visit diaper change.
2. Ask staff for the right officer - The diaper change must be observed by a correctional officer of the same sex as the parent or guardian changing the diaper.
3. Complete the diaper change before the visit - Do the change first, then proceed into the visit as directed by staff.

CNMCF limits how many people can visit an inmate at one time, and the cap depends on visitor ages and available space. For visitors age six and older, the limit is three people at once (space permitting). Younger children have a separate limit: up to three kids age five and under at one time, also space permitting. If your group includes a mix of adults, teens, and little ones, count heads before you go so you don't have to rearrange plans at check-in.

• ✓ Count visitors age 6 and older. An inmate may be limited to 3 at one time (if space permits).
• ✓ Count children age 5 and younger. An inmate may be limited to up to 3 at one time (if space permits).
• ✓ Plan for space limits. Even if your counts fit the rules, space availability can still control entry.

Supervision matters when visiting with kids, and you need to plan for it before you arrive. CNMCF may limit an inmate to three visitors age six and older at one time if space permits, plus up to three children age five and younger. These limits matter most when you're juggling multiple children. Keep your group within the allowed size and bring only the kids you can actively supervise in a structured environment where space may be tight.

Practical Checklist

• ✓ Make sure any visitor under 18 is properly identified and accompanied by a responsible adult relative, parent, or legal guardian (or has documented proof of legal marriage to the inmate).
• ✓ If you are bringing an infant, plan to complete the required diaper change before the visit, with a correctional officer of the same sex as the parent or guardian present.
• ✓ Keep your party within the visitor limits: an inmate may be limited to 3 visitors age 6 and older at one time (if space permits).
• ✓ Keep your party within the child limits: an inmate may be limited to up to 3 children age 5 and younger at one time (if space permits).
• ✓ Follow the NMCD Dress Code for Visitors Attachment (CD-100201.B).