Can You Bring Your Kids to Visit at Dallas County Jail? Weekend and Weekday Rules Explained

Here's something that catches many families off guard: children under 17 are not placed on the visitor's card. They can still visit, but the adult bringing them must be properly listed and approved.

For in-person visits, kids under 17 can come on weekends only. They must be with an adult parent or legal guardian who is on the visitor's card. More broadly, anyone 17 or younger needs to be accompanied by an adult who is 18 or older. Make sure the right adult is present, or staff may turn the visit away.

When a minor visits, the adult matters just as much as the child. Kids under 17 can visit on weekends only when accompanied by an adult parent or legal guardian who is on the visitor's card. Anyone 17 or younger must be with an adult at least 18 years old. If you're coordinating with another family member, confirm that the adult bringing the child is actually on the visitor's card.

Infant Items and Diaper Bag Rules

• ✓ One diaper bag is allowed for infants, and it will be searched for contraband before entry.
• ✓ Any blanket you bring has to fit into the diaper bag.
• ✓ Any bottles you bring have to fit into the diaper bag.
• ✓ Infant carriers are allowed, but they will receive a visual inspection.

1. Plan to sign up early - Visitor sign-up begins 30 minutes before visiting hours start.
2. Treat the processing cutoff as your real deadline (weekdays) - Visitors will not be processed after 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
3. Treat the processing cutoff as your real deadline (weekends) - Visitors will not be processed after 1:30 p.m. on weekends.

Once you're inside, plan to stay put. No in-and-out is allowed during visits. If you're bringing children, handle bathroom breaks and any last-minute needs before you enter.