What to Wear (and Not Wear) on a Video Visit with Someone at Maricopa County Jail

Quick Checklist

• ✓ Wear something that lets staff clearly identify you on camera (keep your face visible and unobstructed).
• ✓ Stay fully and properly dressed for the entire visit.
• ✓ If you are doing an on-site video visit, wear shoes.
• ✓ For the inmate you are visiting: headwear is not allowed unless it is an approved religious item worn appropriately.

• ✓ See-through, sheer, or excessively revealing clothing.
• ✓ Swimwear (swimming attire).
• ✓ Clothing above mid-thigh (including cutoff shorts).
• ✓ Any visible undergarments.
• ✓ Any full or partial nudity, self-stimulation, or any signs of sexual activity on camera.

You need to be fully and properly dressed for the entire video visit. See-through or sheer fabric (including sheer blouses) is explicitly listed as a dress code violation. Clothing that looks fine in person can read differently on camera, so skip anything that could appear revealing on screen. Wearing it can get your visit ended.

Swimwear is not allowed. Even if you're at home for a remote visit, swimming attire counts as a dress code violation and can get your visit terminated.

Clothing that sits above mid-thigh is prohibited. The rule specifically calls out cutoff shorts, but your safest bet is to choose bottoms that clearly extend past mid-thigh. Once you're seated and the camera angle shifts, shorter clothing can become a problem fast.

Any display of undergarments is prohibited. Before the call starts, do a quick check in the same position you'll be sitting in. Bending, crossing your legs, or a low camera angle can unintentionally expose underwear and trigger a violation.

Both you and the inmate must be identifiable on screen throughout the visit. If either person can't be identified, the visit may be terminated and additional discipline or restrictions can follow.

These rules are enforced strictly. A violation can get your visit canceled and your visitor account restricted for 30 days. In more serious cases, staff may bar you from further visitation entirely.

If you're heading to an on-site video visit location, shoes are required. Plan for that even if you're just running in for a short appointment.

One rule you may notice on camera applies to the inmate: they can't wear any headwear unless it's an approved religious item worn appropriately. If your loved one gets asked to remove a hat or hood during the visit, that's the reason.

1. Check your visitor account right away. A rule violation can trigger a canceled visit and a 30-day restriction on the visitor account.
2. Replay what happened on camera. The most common issues are dress code violations or someone not being identifiable on screen, either of which can lead to the visit being terminated.
3. Fix the issue before you try again. Change into fully opaque, non-revealing clothing, adjust your setup so your face is clearly visible, then follow any on-screen instructions you were given about rescheduling or restrictions.