How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
At Lehigh County Jail, you'll go through a metal detector before entering. The Lobby Officer may ask you to remove jewelry or other metal items that trigger it. Dress code matters: jeans and slacks are fine, but leave coats, jackets, and hoodies at home. Clothing with references to drugs, sex, race, hate groups, gangs, violence, or obscene language is prohibited. You must present a current, valid government-issued photo ID showing both your photo and date of birth on the same document—a driver's license, passport, Medical Assistance card with photo and DOB, or PennDOT photo ID all work. Without acceptable ID, you won't get in. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent (or visiting their parent) and show an original long-form birth certificate listing parents every time. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 aren't accepted. Incentive visits run Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:15 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., except on County holidays.
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Bringing a minor to visit at Lehigh County Jail? Two things trip families up: who needs to accompany the child, and which birth certificate counts. Here's what to have ready so you don't get turned away at the door.
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Visiting someone at Lehigh County Jail goes smoothly when you bring the right ID. Here's exactly what identification you'll need at check-in—and what happens if you don't have it.
You'll need to pass through a metal detector before entering the visitation area at Lehigh County Jail. Plan your outfit accordingly—the wrong clothing or accessories can hold you up at the door.
Planning a visit to Lehigh County Jail? What you wear matters—and so does anything metal on you. Follow these guidelines to breeze through the lobby screening.
Bring a current, valid government-issued photo ID showing both your photo and date of birth on the same document. A driver's license, passport, Medical Assistance card with photo and DOB, or PennDOT photo ID all work. No acceptable ID means no entry.
Yes, but minors under 18 must be with a parent or visiting their parent. Each visit, the minor needs to present an original long-form birth certificate listing the parents. Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010 aren't accepted.
Incentive visits are held Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:15 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. They are not held on County holidays.
Bringing a child to visit at Lehigh County Jail? The paperwork rules are strict. Minors must come with a parent, and you'll need the right kind of original birth certificate—every single time.
Visiting someone at Lehigh County Jail requires a current, government-issued ID showing both your photo and date of birth. Penn DOT photo ID is specifically listed as acceptable—great news if you don't have a driver's license or passport. One catch: both your photo and birth date must appear on the same document. Bringing separate documents won't work.
To get into Lehigh County Jail for a visit, you need a current, valid, government-issued ID with your photo and date of birth—both on the same document. No exceptions. If your ID is missing either one, you won't be admitted.
