What to Wear to Visitation: Columbia County Prison Dress Code Explained

Dress modestly for your visit. Columbia County Prison doesn't allow clothing that's excessively tight-fitting or revealing - stick to everyday attire that won't raise questions at check-in.

Undergarments are required - no exceptions. Staff can and will enforce this at the entrance.

Specific Restrictions

• ✓ Skirts or dresses must be below the knee.
• ✓ Shorts that reach mid-thigh or below are not permitted.

Skip anything with gang-related symbols, themes, or colors. Even if that's not your intent, staff may read it that way - and you could lose your visit over a shirt, hat, or accessory. When in doubt, leave it at home.

Leave outer layers and headwear behind. Jackets, coats, hooded sweatshirts, and hats aren't allowed in the visitation area. Dress so you can comfortably remove and store those items before entering.

You won't be able to bring jackets, coats, hooded sweatshirts, or hats into the visitation area - even if you're wearing them when you arrive. Plan to remove those items before heading back for your visit.

• ✓ Use the lockers in the visitation waiting room to store jackets, coats, other outerwear, hooded sweatshirts, and hats.

1. Use the waiting-room lockers - If the issue is a barred outer item (like a coat, hoodie, or hat), store it in the lockers provided in the visitation waiting room.
2. Change into compliant clothing - If your outfit doesn’t meet the dress code (for example, it’s too revealing or includes clothing that isn’t permitted), you’ll need to change before you can visit.
3. Ask facility staff about the rule - If you’re unsure what needs to be changed, get clarification before you leave so you don’t make a second trip with the same problem.