Glossbrenner Unit Visit Checklist: Photo ID, Cash Limits, and What Not to Bring
A little prep goes a long way at the Glossbrenner Unit. This checklist covers the ID you'll need, the cash rules, and the items that'll get you turned away at the gate.
Before you make the trip, confirm the person you're visiting is still assigned to the Glossbrenner Unit and has visitation privileges. Things change fast. Call the unit for final confirmation before you leave - especially if you're driving a long way.
Bring photo ID. Not sure if yours will work? Check the unit's official list of accepted IDs before you go. The wrong ID means you won't get past check-in.
Leave paper money at home. At the Glossbrenner Unit, you can only bring coins - and the total can't exceed $35.
No phones past the secure perimeter: Don’t bring a cell phone inside the secure perimeter at the Glossbrenner Unit.
Expect screening when you arrive. Staff can search both you and your vehicle, so do a quick "pockets and car check" before you pull in. Keep only your allowed coins (up to $35), and make sure your phone stays outside the secure perimeter. Unsure about something else? Check the unit's allowed/not-allowed list or call ahead - better than getting turned away at the gate.
Assume your conversation will be monitored. At the Glossbrenner Unit, all visits - except attorney-client meetings - may be electronically recorded. Stick to family updates and topics you'd be comfortable discussing in front of staff.
Quick Printable Checklist
- ✓ Confirm the inmate is assigned to the Glossbrenner Unit and has visitation privileges, then call the unit to confirm before you travel
- ✓ Bring an acceptable photo ID (check unit guidance for the approved ID list)
- ✓ Bring coins only (no bills), and keep coins at $35 or less
- ✓ Keep your cell phone out of the secure perimeter
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