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Bringing Your Kids to Visit CNMCF: ID, Diaper Changes, Dress Code, and Supervision

Visiting CNMCF with kids is doable, but rules around ID, supervision, clothing, and screening can determine whether you get in that day. Here's what to know before you go.

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Bringing Your Kids to Visit CNMCF: ID, Diaper Changes, Dress Code, and Supervision

Anyone under 18 needs two things to visit CNMCF: proper ID and the right adult with them. The accompanying adult must be a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult relative. (Exception: if the minor is the inmate's legal spouse, they can visit without an accompanying adult once verified.) Make sure you have both pieces covered - missing either one can end the visit before it starts.

Bringing an infant? There's a specific diaper-changing procedure. You'll need to change your baby's diaper before the visit begins, and a correctional officer of the same sex as the parent must be present during the change.

Tip: Change your baby's diaper right before heading in - the facility requires this to happen with a same-sex officer present.

CNMCF may limit visits to three visitors age six and older at one time, space permitting. Bringing a bigger group? Plan ahead - not everyone may get in together.

There's a separate cap for younger kids: up to three children age five and under at one time, space permitting. If you're coming with multiple little ones, keep this limit in mind to avoid surprises at check-in.

Bringing Your Kids to Visit CNMCF: ID, Diaper Changes, Dress Code, and Supervision

Kids age 8 and up follow the adult dress code based on gender. Dress them with the same care you'd use for your own outfit.

  • ✓ Children age 7 and younger must adhere to the adult dress code according to gender.
  • ✓ Exception: they may wear short pants as long as they are not shorter than three inches above the knee.

Minors go through drug detection screening too. Everyone under 18 must submit to testing, so build extra time into your visit.

If a minor tests positive on the drug detection device, the visit changes. You'll be moved to face-to-face non-contact visiting - or if that's not available, the visit may be denied for the day.

Note: The ION drug scan detects minute traces of residue that can be picked up during everyday activities. A positive result doesn't necessarily mean drug use.

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