Your Coffield Unit Visitor Checklist: IDs, Permitted Items, and What to Leave in the Car
Heading to the Coffield Unit? Pack light — it's the easiest way to avoid delays at check-in. Use these lists to make sure you have the right ID, bring only what's allowed, and leave everything else in your car.
Anyone 18 or older needs a current government-issued photo ID at check-in. At least one of your IDs must show your current physical address - staff verify this to confirm your identity. There's an exception if you're certified by the attorney general for address protection due to family violence.
Permitted Small
- ✓ A small wallet
- ✓ A clear plastic bag (Ziploc®-type)
- ✓ A change purse
- ✓ Up to $35 in coins for the vending machines (no paper money)
Infant Supplies
- ✓ No more than three diapers
- ✓ A supply of baby wipes
- ✓ Up to two baby bottles (or a “sippy” cup for toddlers)
- ✓ Pack these infant/toddler items in a clear plastic bag (don’t bring a diaper bag)
- ✓ Leave purses at home or in the car (use the clear bag instead)
Prohibited Top
- ✓ Purses and diaper bags
- ✓ Cell phones, pagers, laptop computers, cameras, digital recorders, and any other electronic/wireless devices
- ✓ Food items
- ✓ Baby strollers
- ✓ Toys and dolls
- ✓ Photographs or photograph albums
- ✓ Briefcases
- ✓ Tobacco products
- ✓ Lighters and matches
- ✓ Paper money
- ✓ Knives
- ✓ Drugs
- ✓ Medication (prescribed medications may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Warning: Knives, drugs, or weapons will get you turned away - and could mean legal trouble. Prescribed medications are handled case-by-case, so plan ahead and keep them separate from your regular bag.
- Confirm your ID is current - If you’re 18+, bring a current government-issued photo ID, and make sure at least one ID shows your current physical address.
- Pack only approved essentials - Bring a small wallet/change purse or a clear plastic bag, plus up to $35 in coins (no paper money).
- If you’re bringing a child, pack infant items in a clear bag - No more than three diapers, wipes, and up to two bottles (or a sippy cup).
- Do a final car check - Leave purses/diaper bags and all electronics (especially phones) locked in your vehicle.
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