Holmes County Jail Visitation Rules: A Practical Checklist Before You Go

At Holmes County Jail, each inmate gets 30 minutes of visitation per week. That's the inmate's total allotment, not 30 minutes per visitor. If you show up expecting your own separate half-hour, you could end up disappointed, and your loved one could lose the chance to see someone else that week.

Up to four visitors can sit in on the same visit, but the group shares that single window. If you're coordinating with family, decide ahead of time who's going. You don't want to burn any of those limited minutes sorting it out at the door.

No one under age 18 is allowed into the visitation area. Kids can wait in the lobby, but only if an adult stays with them to supervise. Plan for that ahead of time, especially if every adult in your group intended to go into the visit together.

ID Requirements

• ✓ Bring a photo ID, it is required to visit.
• ✓ Use a government-issued photo ID (for example: driver’s license, state ID, passport).

Prohibited Items

• ✓ Leave your cell phone in the car. Cell phones are not permitted in the visitation area.
• ✓ Do not bring cameras or other electronic devices into visitation.
• ✓ Skip the purse, bag, or backpack. Purses and bags are not permitted in the visitation area.
• ✓ Keep it simple, bring only what you need to get inside (ID and your car keys).

You need to arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visitation time ends to get your full visit. Show up too close to the cutoff and you could lose time or be turned away entirely. If you can, get there even earlier than that minimum. Check-in delays add up fast, and they come straight out of your loved one's limited weekly minutes.

Behavior Dress

• ✓ Dress appropriately. Visitors can be turned away for inappropriate dress.
• ✓ Keep your behavior calm and respectful. Inappropriate behavior or language can get you denied.
• ✓ Do not arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You can be turned away.
• ✓ If you are unsure about an outfit, choose something more conservative so your trip is not wasted.

Even if you do everything right, visits can be suspended for disciplinary reasons. If your loved one has had visitation restricted, staff won't be able to let you in that day, no matter how far you traveled.

Visits can also be canceled due to emergencies, severe weather, or unexpected situations at the facility. If you're making a long drive, call ahead before you leave. It can save you a wasted trip.

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Remember the limit: the inmate gets a total of 30 minutes of visitation per week (not per visitor).
• ✓ Coordinate your group: up to four visitors can visit during the inmate’s scheduled visit, sharing the allotted time.
• ✓ Bring a photo ID, it is required for entry.
• ✓ Arrive at least 30 minutes before the end of scheduled visitation time so you can get your full visit.
• ✓ Do not plan for minors to visit: anyone under 18 is not permitted to visit.
• ✓ If children come with you, they must stay in the lobby waiting area with an adult who supervises them.
• ✓ Leave prohibited items behind: no cell phones, cameras, electronic devices, purses, or bags in the visitation area.
• ✓ Dress and act appropriately: you can be turned away for inappropriate dress, behavior/language, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• ✓ Be aware visits can be suspended for disciplinary purposes.
• ✓ Be flexible: visitation may be suspended or canceled due to emergencies.