What to Bring (and What to Leave Home) for Visits to Galveston County Juvenile Detention
A smooth visit starts before you walk in the door. Use the lists below to make sure you have what staff will ask for, and nothing that could get you turned away at check-in.
Bring your picture ID and confirm you're on the approved visitor list before you go. Staff check both at the door. If you're not on the list, you won't get in. Not sure which types of photo ID are acceptable? Call ahead to confirm so you don't lose your time slot.
ID required for on-site video visits: You must have a valid photo ID and present it at check-in for an on-site video visit.
Prohibited
- ✓ Bags
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Other accessories
- ✓ Smoking during visitation
- ✓ Eating during visitation
- ✓ Any attempt to deliver contraband during visitation
Warning: Delivery of contraband during visitation is strictly prohibited. Do not try to pass anything to a resident.
- Arrive early for an on-site video visit: Get to the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in.
- Log in early for an at-home video visit: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes before your scheduled visit so you can test your connection.
For on-site video visits, do not assume you can check in without ID. A valid photo ID is required, and you will need to show it at check-in.
Visitation runs between 6:15pm and 7:45pm, depending on the resident's unit assignment. Plan for a short visit. Residents get thirty (30) minutes total.
Only two visitors can be in the visitation area at once. Keep that in mind when deciding who's coming.
Bringing children? Set expectations before you arrive. Visits happen in the evening (6:15pm to 7:45pm, depending on the unit), and the resident only has 30 minutes total. Keep it simple and focus on what you want to say. That helps everyone get the most out of the time.
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