What to Expect During Security Screening at Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility
Security screening is often the most nerve-wracking part of visiting—mostly because you don't know what to expect. Here's what happens at Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility before you reach the contact visit room, and what to do if something goes wrong.
Everyone entering the contact visit area at Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility must pass through a metal detector. No exceptions. If you can't clear it, you won't be allowed in.
You may also get a pat search. Staff can conduct additional screening if they feel it's necessary, so come prepared to follow directions and keep things moving.
Reminder: Boisterous or disruptive behavior may be grounds for termination of the visit, even after you’ve made it through screening.
Refuse a required search, and you won't be visiting that day. If you're unsure what a search involves, ask staff to explain before you make a decision - once you refuse, the visit is over.
Professional visits work differently. Only attorneys and law enforcement get contact visits automatically. Everyone else - clergy, social workers, other professionals - will have non-contact visits unless the Programs Director or a Shift Supervisor approves otherwise. If you're visiting in a professional capacity, confirm the visit type ahead of time.
- ✓ Attorneys and law enforcement: contact visits allowed without prior approval
- ✓ Other professional visitors: non-contact unless approved by the Programs Director or a Shift Supervisor
- Ask what requirement you didn’t meet - If you’re denied because you didn’t complete a required search, get a clear explanation of what was required.
- Request clarification before leaving - If you’re willing to comply, ask whether you can complete the required search so you can proceed with the visit.
- Document what happened - Write down the date and time, plus any staff names you’re given, so you can accurately describe the situation later.
Tip: If you plan to follow up after being denied, having the time of the denial and any staff names you were given makes it much easier to explain what happened.
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