What to Wear for Video Visits: Placerville Jail's Dress Code Explained
Placerville Jail video visits can end abruptly if your outfit—or how you're positioned on camera—breaks the rules. Here's what to avoid so your visit doesn't get cut short.
Video visits at El Dorado County – Placerville Jail are a privilege, not a guarantee. The Sheriff's Office can deny, cancel, or end a session - before it starts or mid-call - if either the visitor or incarcerated person breaks the rules. Every call is recorded and monitored, so violations get caught and enforced in real time.
Here's the rule that shapes most of the dress code: your face must stay visible on camera the entire visit. Drift out of frame or wear something that obscures your face, and the call can be terminated.
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Nudity
- ✓ Tight-fitting or provocative clothing
- ✓ Tank tops, half tops, spaghetti straps, or bathing suits
- ✓ Sheer fabric or exposed undergarments
- ✓ Gang attire
- ✓ Hats, bandanas, beanies, or any headwear (nothing is to be worn on the head)
Tip: When in doubt, swap it out. If something's borderline - very tight, slightly see-through, or any kind of head covering - choose something more conservative before you log on.
Keep your face in the camera frame the entire visit. Set up your device so you're not drifting out of view, and don't let anything block your face on screen. If staff can't see you clearly, they can end the call.
Staff can easily spot dress-code violations on video - and they'll stop the session if something crosses the line. These terminations can happen with little warning. Take a minute to check your outfit and camera setup before the call starts.
Reminder: Video visits are recorded and monitored. If there’s a rule violation on camera, staff can enforce it immediately.
If the visitor is under 18, a parent or guardian must be present during the video visit. Plan for that ahead of time so the session doesn’t get derailed at the start.
Do a quick outfit check for kids and teens before the call connects. The same rules apply to everyone on screen - no nudity, no tight or provocative clothing, no sheer fabric or visible undergarments. Simple, everyday clothes keep the focus on the conversation, not the rules.
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