What You Can Bring and What Not to Wear at Lois M De Berry Visitation
Getting turned away at the door is brutal, especially after you made the effort to show up. Use these rules to pack light, dress right, and walk into the visitation area without a last-minute scramble.
At Lois M De Berry, keep it simple. You may only bring a government-issued photo ID into the visitation area, and staff will check it at entry. Make sure the ID you bring is an original photo ID issued by a local, state, or federal agency.
Besides your photo ID, you can only bring car keys or a key fob into the visitation area. Leave everything else locked in your vehicle. Otherwise, you'll be walking back to the parking lot or risk getting turned away.
Visiting with a baby? You can bring a small set of supplies: diapers, formula powder, and unopened sealed baby food. Pack everything in a clear plastic bag before you arrive.
- ✓ Pack baby items in a clear plastic bag (a clear resealable bag helps keep things together).
- ✓ Keep baby food unopened and sealed.
- ✓ Bring only what you reasonably need for the visit so the bag stays simple to inspect.
- ✓ If you have multiple small items, group them neatly in the same clear bag so nothing gets overlooked at check-in.
Leave your personal items in a secured vehicle. That means phones, wallets, smart watches, purses, bags, and extra keys all stay behind. Walk in with just your photo ID and car keys or key fob.
The dress code at Lois M De Berry applies to all visitors, regardless of age. Skip anything made from spandex or spandex-type fabric, and avoid transparent or see-through clothing. Sleeveless tops that expose your chest or midriff are not allowed. Also prohibited: camouflage attire, worn or tattered clothing, bandanas, excessive jewelry, flip flops, steel or composite-toed shoes, and shower shoes.
Note: The warden or superintendent can set additional clothing and footwear requirements. When in doubt, go with a more conservative outfit.
- ✓ Skip spandex or spandex-type fabrics and choose regular, non-stretchy clothing.
- ✓ Avoid anything transparent or translucent, even if you plan to layer it.
- ✓ Do not wear sleeveless tops that expose bare chest or midriff.
- ✓ Leave camouflage, bandanas, and worn or tattered clothing at home.
- ✓ Keep jewelry minimal (the rules prohibit excessive jewelry).
- ✓ Choose footwear that is not flip flops, not shower shoes, and not steel or composite-toed.
- ✓ If you are unsure, dress more conservatively since the facility may apply additional local requirements.
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