Bringing a Child? Christian County Jail's Rules for Visitors Under 18
Bringing a child to visit at Christian County Jail? One rule matters most: minors can't visit alone. Here's how the under-18 policy connects to HomeWAV accounts and scheduling.
At Christian County Jail, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a valid HomeWAV account. If you're bringing a child, you'll need to be that adult (or arrange for another adult to accompany them). Make sure the accompanying adult's HomeWAV account is set up and valid before the visit.
This requirement ties directly to how the jail runs visits: all visitors must create an account on the HomeWAV website. So even if the main goal is a child seeing a parent or loved one, the adult who brings them needs their own registered HomeWAV account.
Visits don't happen as walk-ins. On-site visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance (pending visitor approval), and you're responsible for booking. If you're coordinating around school, childcare, or work, build in that one-day lead time. Same-day slots aren't available.
Since all visitors need a HomeWAV account, set up the adult companion's account first, then use it to schedule. For families, this is especially important: the jail's under-18 rule requires minors to be with an adult who has a valid HomeWAV account. The account isn't optional. It's what makes the visit possible.
Note: During the visit, the visitor and the inmate must be logged in under their individual HomeWAV credentials. No sharing visits by visitors or inmates.
When picking a day and time, keep two scheduling limits in mind. First, each inmate is allowed two on-site visits per day, so popular times can fill up if other family members are also trying to visit. Second, on-site visitation runs in multiple daily time blocks (for example, Sunday offers 8:00 am to 11:00 am, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm). This gives you options to work around a child's routine while staying within the jail's schedule.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Set expectations with your child before you go: where you’re going, how long you’ll be there, and that there will be rules they must follow.
- ✓ Bring only what you truly need. Visiting areas often have limits on what you can carry in.
- ✓ Plan your timing around naps, meals, and attention span so the visit is easier on your child.
- ✓ Have a backup plan for childcare. If the child gets overwhelmed, it helps to have another adult who can step out with them.
- ✓ Keep comfort items simple (a small, quiet item for the car ride). Avoid anything that could be mistaken for contraband.
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