Visitation

How to Visit Facility

A smooth visit usually comes down to a few rules you can prepare for ahead of time.

3 min read Based on general FL policies
How to Visit Facility

Anyone 16 or older must present a valid photo ID to enter the visiting area. Make sure yours is current and in good condition. Staff will use it to confirm you're approved to visit and to complete check-in.

You can bring cash for the vending machines in the visiting area, but the limit is $50 per visitor. Only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills are allowed. Don't try to hand cash to an inmate. Money cannot be given to inmates during visitation.

Note: This article does not cover visiting hours, scheduling rules, dress code details, or which photo ID formats are accepted. Confirm those details with the facility before you travel.

Steps to Follow

  • If you are 16 or older, bring a valid photo ID to enter the visiting area
  • If you plan to use vending machines, bring up to $50 cash per visitor (only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills)
  • Do not bring money to give to an inmate, money cannot be given to inmates

Tip: Before you leave home, verify the current visiting schedule, check-in expectations, and what items are allowed inside the visiting area.

How to Visit Facility
  1. Confirm what counts as “valid photo ID” - Ask which IDs are accepted for visitors age 16 and older so you do not get turned away at check-in.
  2. Ask how IDs are checked on arrival - Verify whether ID is checked at the entrance, at a separate desk, or at multiple points.
  3. Clarify rules for visitors under 16 - Since the ID requirement applies to visitors 16+, confirm what the facility requires for younger visitors (for example, whether they need a birth certificate or must be accompanied by a specific adult).
  1. Confirm vending is available during your visit - Policies can vary by visiting area and may change.
  2. Double-check the cash limit and bill types - The rule is up to $50 per visitor, using $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills only.
  3. Ask about change and other payment options - Find out if machines provide change and whether any non-cash options are allowed.
  4. Verify the “no money to inmates” rule - If you need to send funds, ask what the approved process is rather than bringing cash to hand over.

For the most reliable answers, check the facility's official visitor information and confirm details directly with staff by phone. If you're traveling from out of town, verify the rules the same day you plan to go. A small policy change can mean a canceled trip.

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