How to Request Emergency or Special Visitation at Lauderdale County Detention Center
Need to see someone at Lauderdale County Detention Center because of an emergency? You'll have to request special approval first. Here's how to get started and what to expect.
At Lauderdale County Detention Center, in-person visitation is normally limited to attorneys and their authorized staff. If you're anyone else, you can't just show up and request a face-to-face visit - contact visits require specific authorization from the Director of Corrections.
When the facility does grant a contact visit, it's rare. These exceptions are typically reserved for true emergencies - like a death notification. There's one other narrow exception: representatives from approved Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers may get in-person access for assessment purposes, but only with prior approval from the Director of Corrections.
Every special visitation request is reviewed individually. You'll need to show a valid or emergency need - this isn't a routine option. The facility decides based on your specific situation.
Note: Face-to-face contact visits are the exception here, not the norm. Even in emergencies, approval depends on demonstrating a valid need.
- Call the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office - Dial 256-760-5757 and explain that you’re requesting an emergency or special in-person visit.
- Ask to be connected to detention leadership - Request to speak with the Director of Corrections (or the appropriate detention center supervisor) since contact visits require Director authorization.
Before you call, know exactly what you're asking for and why. Since requests are reviewed case-by-case, be ready to briefly explain the situation, your relationship to the person in custody, and any identifying details staff may need.
Note: There isn’t a one-size-fits-all document list for special visits. Ask during your call what verification (if any) they need for your specific emergency.
Call to confirm approval before you travel. Contact visits are rare and require authorization - show up without it, and you'll likely be turned away. Call the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office at 256-760-5757 to verify your approval and confirm any details before you leave home.
- ✓ Call 256-760-5757 before traveling
- ✓ Write down the name and title of the person who approves or denies the request
- ✓ Confirm the date and time (if approved) and ask what, if anything, you should bring
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