Understanding Manatee Jail's Visit Limits and Rules for Children

Manatee Jail allows each inmate three one-hour visits per week. Keep this cap in mind when coordinating with other family members who also want to visit.

There's also a daily limit: no more than two visits per inmate in a single day. Even if they have visits left for the week, you can't stack more than two sessions onto the same day.

As a visitor, you can see up to two different inmates in one day. If you're supporting more than one person, this helps you plan without getting turned away.

Each visit allows a maximum of three visitors per inmate at one time. Children and infants count toward this total - a baby in arms still takes one of the three spots.

Visiting more than one incarcerated person? Remember the limit is two inmates per day. You may need to choose who you'll see and schedule accordingly.

Kids can't visit alone. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, who is required to stay in the Visitation Center with them throughout the visit.

There’s a specific rule for married minors: if a visitor is under 18 and married to an inmate, they must provide a valid marriage certificate before the visitation session starts. Bring it with you so check-in doesn’t delay or stop the visit.

1. Register online and wait for approval - You’ll need to register on the facility’s visitation website first, and your registration has to be approved before you can schedule visits online.
2. Schedule within the allowed window - Online visits can be scheduled up to 7 days in advance, and you must book by 11:59 p.m. the day before. Same-day changes or cancellations aren’t allowed.
3. If it’s your first visit, call to set up the initial appointment - First-time visitors must call 941-747-3011 ext. 2902 during visitation hours to schedule an initial visit for the following day.

The Onsite Visitation Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you need to call for first-time scheduling, plan around these hours.

• ✓ Count visits by the week: each inmate gets up to three one-hour visits per week.
• ✓ Don’t schedule more than two visits for the same inmate in a single day.
• ✓ Keep the group size to three visitors per inmate at one time (including children and infants).
• ✓ If anyone visiting is under 18, make sure an adult comes with them and sits with them in the Visitation Center.