Visiting With Children at Lois M. De Berry: IDs, Consent Forms, and Notarization
Bringing a child to visit at Lois M. De Berry is straightforward when you have the right adult escort and paperwork on file. Here's how ID and consent rules work—and what you need to avoid getting turned away at check-in.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by the right adult. That means a parent, legal guardian, or another guardian already on the inmate's approved visiting list. If the adult bringing the child isn't approved - or isn't the parent or legal guardian - the visit can be denied. Even if you've traveled hours to get there. Confirm the escort meets this rule before you go.
Kids under 16 don't need to show ID at check-in. That's a relief if your child doesn't have a state ID yet. But it doesn't mean you can show up empty-handed - Lois M. De Berry requires specific documents for minors under 16 to be on file ahead of time.
For a child under 16 to visit, a copy of their birth certificate must be on file, along with a completed CR-2152 that includes a recent photo. This is how the facility confirms the child's identity and ties them to the approved paperwork before visit day. If those items aren't already on file, the "no ID required" rule won't save you - you may still be turned away.
The Parental Consent/Release for Minor's Visitation Form (CR-2152, page 2) is required when the custodial parent or legal guardian can't - or won't - accompany the child. The custodial parent or legal guardian fills out this form to name the specific adult who can bring the child. It also includes consent for the child to be searched, which is part of the standard visitation process.
Notarization required: If the custodial parent/legal guardian is not accompanying the child, the CR-2152 Parental Consent/Release must be properly notarized for the minor to be allowed to visit.
If a legal guardian (not the custodial parent) is signing the CR-2152, you'll need one more piece of paperwork: a copy of the guardianship court order attached to the form. Without it, the facility may not accept the guardian's signature as authorization.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Make sure the child (under 18) will be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or another guardian who is on the inmate’s approved visiting list
- ✓ Remember: children under 16 do not have to present identification at check-in
- ✓ For children under 16, have a copy of the child’s birth certificate on file before visitation
- ✓ For children under 16, have a completed CR-2152 with a recent photo of the child on file before visitation
- ✓ If the custodial parent/legal guardian will not accompany the child, complete the CR-2152 Parental Consent/Release (page 2) naming the authorized adult escort and consenting to searches
- ✓ If the custodial parent/legal guardian will not accompany the child, make sure the CR-2152 Parental Consent/Release is properly notarized
- ✓ If a legal guardian (not the custodial parent) signs the CR-2152, attach a copy of the guardianship court order
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