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What Happens If You Break the Rules During a Visit at Grant County Detention Center

Break the visitation rules at Grant County Detention Center and you could lose future visits or face criminal charges, depending on what you did.

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During visits at Grant County Detention Center, both you and the inmate must remain fully clothed. Lewd acts or exposing yourself goes beyond "bad behavior." The facility warns that this conduct may result in criminal charges. Take this seriously, even if you think no one is watching.

Note: Pets are not allowed in the visiting area, except for Service Animals.

Violate jail rules during a visit and Grant County Detention Center may revoke visiting privileges. This applies to both inmates and visitors. One bad decision can cut off future visits and make staying connected much harder.

Note: If there is an emergency in the jail, visitation may be canceled or ended early.

You cannot visit if there's a No Contact Order or Restraining Order between you and the person you want to see. If either exists, the visit won't happen.

Not sure if a restriction applies to you? Confirm before making the trip. Call the Grant County main line at 575-574-0000 to ask about visitation questions or find out if any prior issues could affect your ability to visit.

  • ✓ Make sure there is no current No Contact Order or Restraining Order between you and the inmate.
  • ✓ Plan to remain fully clothed and avoid any lewd conduct (exposing yourself can lead to criminal charges).
  • ✓ Ask whether any past rule violations during a visit have affected visiting privileges for you or the inmate.

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