What to Bring (and What to Leave at Home) for Durham County Detention Visits
A smooth visit comes down to two things: the right ID and enough time to check in. Here's what to bring—and what to leave at home—before heading to Durham County Detention.
Anyone 18 or older needs a valid ID - staff check it before letting you through. Durham County Detention accepts U.S. government, state, and local government issued ID cards, U.S. passports, international passports, and student IDs. No valid ID means no visit, so double-check yours before you leave the house.
Bringing someone under 18? They'll need to stay with a parent or guardian the whole time. Durham County Detention requires minors to be accompanied by an adult who's at least 18 - and that adult is responsible for supervising them throughout the visit. Keep a close eye on kids so your visit doesn't get cut short.
Regular visits last at least 20 minutes. Plan your day around that, plus extra time for check-in and getting out afterward.
Don’t cut it close: Arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit. If you show up late, your visit will be cancelled.
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