What to Bring (and Not Bring) to a Visit at George W. Hill — ID, Transportation, Dress, and the No-Contact Rule
Visiting someone at George W. Hill goes smoother when you show up prepared—right ID, a solid transportation plan, and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Use this checklist to avoid common problems, especially around driving onto the property, dress code, and the strict no-contact rule.
Your first visit to George W. Hill can feel overwhelming, but the basics are simple if you plan ahead. This page covers what ID you'll need, what to know if you're driving (ride-hailing isn't allowed on property), how to handle dress code questions, and the rules that can end a visit fast - especially the no-contact policy and how kids count toward the visitor limit.
Drivers Transport
- ✓ Bring a valid driver’s license if you’re driving onto the property
- ✓ Bring valid, updated vehicle insurance if you’re driving
- ✓ Don’t plan to arrive by Uber, Lyft, or other ride-hailing services - those vehicles are not allowed onto facility property
Ride-hailing services can't enter the property. Plan ahead - drive yourself (bring your license and updated insurance) or arrange a ride with someone who can legally enter.
What ID
- ✓ Current driver’s license
- ✓ Military ID card or other government ID card
- ✓ Passport
- ✓ Any picture ID issued by a city, county, state, or government agency
Whatever ID you bring, make sure it's current. Staff check at entry, and the facility only accepts current photo identification.
Dress code is one of the easiest ways to lose a visit before it starts. Check the facility's official Visitation Dress Code PDF (DressCodeVisitors2022.pdf) before you go - don't guess at the door.
- Tell staff you wear a face veil for religious reasons - you’ll be processed one-on-one.
- Go with the female officer/supervisor to the women’s restroom near the front entrance security post - this is where the identity check happens.
- Remove the face-covering item briefly for verification - the clothing obstructing the view of your face must be removed for identity confirmation.
- Expect the same female officer/supervisor at entry and exit - the officer who identifies you when you enter is also the one who identifies you before you leave.
No-contact rule: There is no physical contact allowed between the incarcerated person and visitors at any time, and the incarcerated person may not hold children during the visit.
Any physical contact ends the visit immediately. The visitation officer will ask you to leave the room, and staff generate an incident report before the shift ends - it's documented, not just warned away and forgotten.
- ✓ The incarcerated person is authorized up to three visitors per in-person visit
- ✓ Minors under 18 count as one of the three visitors and must be accompanied by an adult (even though they don’t have to register)
Leave contraband at home. Cell phones, tobacco, and narcotics are specifically called out as examples. Getting caught with contraband - or disrupting operations - can get you banned from the facility for anywhere from a set period to indefinitely.
Restrictions aren't informal. George W. Hill maintains a Visitor Restriction List kept by the Deputy Warden of Security. Keep your visit simple: bring only what's allowed and follow staff directions.
Before you head out, review the facility's Visitation Dress Code PDF (DressCodeVisitors2022.pdf) one more time. Showing up with current photo ID, a transportation plan that can actually enter the property, and a clear understanding of the no-contact rule will save you stress at the door.
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