How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visitation rules vary across North Carolina facilities, so confirm whether Forsyth County Detention Center offers in-person visits, video-only visits, or both before making the trip. You'll typically need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list. The person inside usually requests visitor application forms and mails them to the people they want to add—complete the questionnaire and return it as instructed before trying to schedule. Whether a visit is contact or non-contact depends on the person's housing status and security classification. Bring the required ID, follow the facility's scheduling instructions, and call the detention center's 24-hour line if you're unsure. Picking up property? Property & Evidence hours and appointment rules are posted separately, and appointments are recommended with 24-hour notice.
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The incarcerated person typically requests visitor application forms and mails them to the people they want on their approved list. Fill out the visitor questionnaire, return it as instructed, and wait for approval before you try to schedule a visit.
Visitors generally need to show a valid, government-issued photo ID when they arrive. Many facilities also require visitors age 16 and older to meet adult ID requirements, so check the visitor application for the exact age rules.
Yes—check the facility’s page or call the detention center’s 24-hour line to confirm whether visits are in-person or video and to verify current scheduling and rules. It’s also smart to ask whether the visit will be contact or non-contact, since that can depend on the incarcerated person’s status.
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