Cumberland County Jail Dress Code: What Visitors Can and Can't Wear
Nothing's worse than driving to the jail and getting turned away at the door. Cumberland County Jail enforces a clear visitor dress code and restricts certain items from entering the facility—check the lists below so you sail through screening.
Cumberland County Jail doesn't allow revealing clothing. When in doubt, dress more conservatively than you normally would. Anything too short, too sheer, or too low-slung can get you turned away before your visit even starts.
- ✓ Revealing clothing
- ✓ Shirts or other apparel with writing
- ✓ Shorts
- ✓ Halter tops, bikini tops, or tube tops
- ✓ See-through clothing that reveals private body parts
- ✓ Clothing that exposes the bare midriff
- ✓ Miniskirts
- ✓ Pants worn below the waistline that expose the buttock area
Tip: Choosing between two outfits? Go with the less revealing one. Skip shorts and avoid pants that sit below your waistline.
Clothing isn't the only thing that can hold you up at check-in. Cumberland County Jail also restricts several everyday items - some for safety, others because they interfere with security screening. Electronics are a big one: cellphones are not permitted inside the facility unless approved by the Jail Administrator.
- ✓ Metal or glass items
- ✓ Briefcases
- ✓ Umbrellas
- ✓ Food or drink items
- ✓ Weapons (including pocket knives)
- ✓ Mace / pepper spray
- ✓ Pagers
The phone rule is simple: cellphones are not permitted inside the facility unless you have approval from the Jail Administrator. No approval? Leave it in your car so you're not scrambling at the entrance.
A few minutes of prep at home saves hassle at the door. Wear something that clearly fits the dress code, and bring as little as possible.
- Dress conservatively - Avoid revealing clothing, shorts, and anything sheer or low-slung.
- Empty your pockets and travel light - Leave metal/glass items, umbrellas, food/drink, and anything that could be considered a weapon (including pocket knives) at home or in your vehicle.
- Keep self-defense items out of the building - Mace/pepper spray isn’t allowed inside.
- Leave your phone behind unless it’s been approved - Cellphones aren’t permitted inside the facility without approval from the Jail Administrator.
Reminder: Build in extra time for security screening. Lines happen, and you don't want to lose visit time because you had to run something back to your car.
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