What to Bring and Know Before Your First Visit to Chelan County Jail
Your first visit to Chelan County Jail goes a lot smoother when you know the rules ahead of time. This checklist-style guide will help you avoid the most common reasons people get turned away.
Chelan County Jail only allows in-person visits for people who have been incarcerated for more than 30 days. If your loved one hasn’t reached that 30-day mark yet, plan on waiting to schedule an in-person visit until they’re eligible.
You must check in 20 minutes before your scheduled visit time - no exceptions. Show up late or miss your visit entirely, and the jail logs it as a
Acceptable ID
- ✓ Driver’s license with a picture
- ✓ Military ID
- ✓ State ID with a picture
Dress Code
- ✓ Wear shoes
- ✓ Wear a shirt
- ✓ No miniskirts or similar attire
- ✓ No low-cut or revealing necklines
- ✓ No clothing with obscene or offensive language
- ✓ No bare midriffs
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Do not bring weapons
- ✓ Do not bring property into the visiting booth (vehicle keys are the only exception)
- ✓ Leave your cell phone in your vehicle or at home
- ✓ Leave your purse in your vehicle or at home
- ✓ Leave other personal items in your vehicle or at home
Up to three visitors can attend each visit. Here's the catch: only the people listed at signup will be allowed in. No substitutions at the door. If someone in your group can't make it, you can't swap in a replacement - so choose your group carefully when you sign up.
Bringing kids? They must stay with an adult the entire time. Chelan County Jail won't allow unaccompanied minors during visits.
If your child has a photo ID - like a school ID or driver's license - have them bring it. The jail encourages kids with photo identification to present it at check-in.
Heads up: Break the visitation rules and the jail may end your visit early. Repeat violations can get your visiting privileges suspended.
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