Bringing a Minor to Howard County Jail (IN): Accompaniment and ID Checklist
Planning to bring someone under 18 to Howard County Jail? Two rules to know: minors must be accompanied by an adult, and all visitors need to show positive identification.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to visit Howard County Jail. This isn't flexible - show up with a minor and no accompanying adult, and you'll be turned away. If multiple family members are going, make sure the adult who can stay with the minor through check-in and the entire visit is the one who accompanies them.
All visitors must show "positive identification" before entering. The facility doesn't list exactly which IDs qualify, so call ahead to confirm - especially if you're planning to use something other than a standard government-issued photo ID.
Checklist Visiting Minor
- ✓ Bring an adult with the minor - anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to visit.
- ✓ Bring your ID - visitors must produce positive identification to visit.
- ✓ Plan around the Friday schedule - female inmates: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; male inmates: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ✓ Confirm the details before you leave - ask the jail which forms of ID count as “positive identification,” and double-check anything you’re unsure about for your situation.
Tip: Call the sheriff's office or detention unit before your visit if you have questions about acceptable IDs or special circumstances. Better to confirm over the phone than make the trip and get turned away.
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