What You Can and Can't Bring to Visiting at Gadsden: Authorized Items Checklist
Visiting rules are strict—if an item isn't specifically allowed or you bring more than permitted, you could be denied entry. Pack light and use this checklist to avoid a wasted trip.
Quick Summary
- ✓ One (1) vehicle key
If you’re 16 or older, bring one (1) photographic identification card to enter the visiting area. Staff will check it at entry, so make sure it’s with you before you leave your car.
You can bring limited feminine hygiene products into the visiting area. Keep it minimal - only what you'll need for the visit.
Note: Keyless entry devices aren't allowed unless inspected and approved under a specific exception. Check the inspection section below so you don't get turned away at the door.
You can bring cash for the vending machines, but there's a hard cap: $50.00 per visitor, regardless of age. Only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills are allowed.
Anything you buy from the vending machines has to be consumed in the visiting area. Finish your snacks and drinks before you leave - you can't take items out with you.
Warning: Under no circumstances can you give money to an inmate.
Don't expect staff to hold anything for you at the front. They're not permitted to store visitor items under any circumstances.
Show up with something that isn't on the authorized list - or more than the allowed amount - and you'll need to secure it elsewhere for the visit (assuming it's not contraband or illegal). In practice, that usually means locking it in your car before you try to enter.
Keyless entry devices get treated differently than a standard key. They're not permitted unless the duty warden (or designee) visually inspects the device and confirms two things: it's your only way to access your vehicle, and it doesn't pose a security threat. If you rely on a fob, be prepared - it might not get approved, and you'll need another way to secure your car and belongings.
Note: One (1) vehicle key is allowed, but keyless devices are exception-only and may require visual inspection and approval. If possible, bring a standard key and leave everything else locked up before you check in.
Visiting with an infant or need to bring prescription medication? The rules get more detailed. Check the separate guides on baby items and medications so you can plan for any special handling before you arrive.
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