What You Can Drop Off in the First Week at Dawson County Detention Center

During the first seven days after someone is booked, you can drop off socks, underwear, t-shirts, and bras. That's the full list - no other clothing items are accepted during this window.

Everything must be brand-new and still sealed in its original packaging. Staff won't accept anything that's been opened - so don't wash items first, don't remove tags, and don't repackage things into a different bag or box.

All items must be white. The one exception: socks can have grey on the heels and toes.

There's a strict quantity limit: five of each item. That means up to five pairs of socks, five underwear, five t-shirts, and five bras.

Bought a pack with more than five? The extras won't be issued right away - they'll go into the inmate's personal property storage.

Don't wait on this. The seven-day window is firm. After that first week, the facility may no longer accept clothing drop-offs from family or friends.

1. Call before you leave - ask what days/times they accept first-week clothing drop-offs.
2. Confirm where to go - find out whether clothing is handled at the front desk, a specific window, or another intake point.
3. Double-check packaging expectations - verify they require items to be new and in unopened packaging, and ask if they have any labeling preferences.
4. Ask about limits and handling - confirm the “up to five of each item” rule and what they do with any extras in multi-packs.