Visiting with Kids at Dane County Jail: Rules, Limits, and What to Know
Bringing kids to visit someone at Dane County Jail requires extra planning. The jail limits how many people can be in the visitation area at once and expects close supervision of children. Here are the rules that matter most for family visits, so you can avoid a cancelled visit and make the most of your time together.
For non-contact or video visitation, up to two adult visitors can be approved for the visit. Here's the catch: only one adult can be in the visitation area at a time. Even if two adults are approved, you'll need to take turns.
Up to four children under 18 can be approved for a non-contact or video visit, but only two children can be in the visitation area at one time. If you're bringing more than two kids, plan ahead for how you'll rotate them in and out while keeping the one-adult-at-a-time rule in mind.
Children under 16 must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult, both in the visitation area and in the lobby. This isn't a suggestion. If staff see unsupervised kids, your visit will be canceled.
Plan for supervision: If you're bringing more than one child (or an active toddler), consider coming with another responsible adult. That way you can keep kids supervised every minute and protect your visit time.
Infant-items-allowed
- ✓ One diaper
- ✓ One baby bottle
Staff will assign your seating when you arrive. Expect to be directed to a specific spot for you and your loved one, and plan to stay there for the duration of the visit.
Kids need to stay at the assigned table during the visit. Don't move or take chairs from other tables without staff permission, even if you're just trying to make room for a child.
Reminder: Visits can be ended early if anyone (inmate or visitor) causes a disturbance. With kids, staying seated and supervised is the simplest way to keep things running smoothly.
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