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What to Bring (and Leave Behind) When You Visit Someone at Chippewa CF

Visits go smoother when you show up with the right ID, the right clothes, and nothing that gets you turned away at the door. Here's your bring-and-leave-behind checklist for Chippewa CF.

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Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID every time you visit. Chippewa CF accepts driver's licenses, state ID cards, military IDs, passports, or other government-issued photo IDs. Double-check that the ID you plan to use is actually in your wallet before you leave. Show up without acceptable photo ID and you'll be turned away, even if you're on the approved list.

Note: If you have a temporary ID or a driver's license without a photo, bring a second form of photo identification along with it.

Even with the right ID, you'll still need to sign in when you arrive. Plan for that check-in step so you're not scrambling at the front desk.

Dress code quick rule: Skip revealing clothing. Skirts and shorts more than 3 inches above the knee are not allowed.

  • ✓ Form-fitting garments like leggings or yoga pants
  • ✓ Hooded items
  • ✓ Clothing with graphic content

When in doubt, go conservative. Revealing clothing (including skirts or shorts more than 3 inches above the knee) can end your visit before it starts. Leave problem items at home so you're not scrambling to change plans in the parking lot. Skip form-fitting leggings or yoga pants, hooded items, and anything with graphic content.

Before you make the drive, confirm you're on the prisoner's approved Visiting List. Not sure? Contact the prisoner and ask them to add you. On visit day, have your ID ready and your visit details straight. A little prep helps you breeze through check-in.

Previsit Checklist

  • ✓ Bring a valid pictured government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, passport, or similar)
  • ✓ If your ID is temporary or does not have a photo, bring additional photographic identification
  • ✓ Confirm you are on the prisoner’s approved Visiting List (ask the prisoner to add you if needed)
  • ✓ Be prepared to sign in upon arrival
  • ✓ Dress to meet the facility’s visiting standards (avoid revealing clothing and other restricted items)

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