What You Can't Bring to Visiting at David Wade: Louisiana Contraband & Visitor Prohibitions
Visiting someone at David Wade Correctional Center goes more smoothly when you treat your pockets, bag, and car like they'll be checked - because they can be. Bring contraband into the facility and you can be removed from the visiting room. You may also face criminal prosecution.
Expect airport-style security, and then some. Visitors - including minors - can be searched along with their property and vehicle. The facility uses metal detectors and ion scanning equipment. Specially trained K-9 teams may also screen you before entering the visiting area and while you're inside.
Electronics
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Pagers
- ✓ SIM cards
- ✓ Portable memory chips
- ✓ Batteries
- ✓ Chargers
- ✓ Cameras
- ✓ Video recording equipment
- ✓ Audio recording equipment
Note: Electronics and recording devices are the kind of items screening is designed to catch - metal detectors, ion scanners, and K-9 searches may be used before you enter and during visits.
Leave anything that could be considered drugs or intoxicants at home. Controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, marijuana, and tobacco (including tobacco-related items) are all prohibited in the visiting area at David Wade.
Assume anything that could compromise security counts as contraband - especially weapons or weapon-related items. Bring contraband into the facility and you risk removal from the visiting room and criminal prosecution.
There's a narrow exception for medication: you can bring prescribed medication that's life-saving or life-sustaining, but only the amount needed for the duration of your visit.
Infant Items
- ✓ Up to four diapers
- ✓ Up to two vacuum-sealed jars of baby food
- ✓ Up to two plastic bottles of milk or juice
- ✓ One change of clothing
- ✓ One baby blanket (maximum width and length not to exceed 48 inches)
- ✓ One clear plastic bag of baby wipes
Reminder: Infant supplies are subject to search, and all visitors - including minors - can be searched along with their property and vehicle.
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