What You Can't Bring Into Visits at Mansfield (And What Will Set Off the Metal Detector)
Want to avoid delays at Mansfield Correctional Institution? Plan for screening at the door and keep your outfit and pockets simple.
Every visitor gets screened on the way in. At Mansfield, searches are standard for everyone entering the facility. The easiest way to keep things moving? Show up ready. Don't bring anything you don't absolutely need, and assume anything questionable will slow you down.
Zero tolerance: ODRC does not allow drugs, alcohol, or weapons into the institution under any circumstances.
Leave electronics behind. Mansfield doesn't allow electronic devices into visits - that includes cell phones, smart watches, and pagers. Even if you're used to carrying your phone "just in case," keep it out of the visiting area entirely. Bringing it in will get you stopped at screening.
Heads up: Cash is also prohibited on prison grounds.
Skip the bag. Purses, handbags, backpacks, and similar items aren't allowed into visits at Mansfield. Plan your essentials ahead of time and carry as little as possible. That tote you'd normally bring for convenience? It'll hold you up at the door.
Cash is specifically prohibited on prison grounds - leave it in your car. And remember the bigger picture: ODRC has zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and weapons. If you're unsure about an item, don't bring it.
Metal Detector and Dress Tips
- ✓ Hairpins - these can set off the metal detector and delay entry.
- ✓ Underwire bras - the wire can trigger the detector and slow your check-in.
- ✓ Certain boots and shoes - some footwear can trip the detector; simpler shoes usually go faster.
- ✓ Clothing with multiple zippers - extra metal can cause a beep and extra screening.
- ✓ Excessive jewelry - lots of metal jewelry can trigger the detector and delay entry.
Dress like you're wearing it the whole time - because you are. Whatever you wear into Mansfield stays on for the entire visit, except outerwear like coats and gloves. You'll also need appropriate undergarments (bra, slip, underwear). And don't plan on bringing backup layers or a change of clothes - extra clothing isn't allowed past the entry point.
ODRC is strict about contraband: zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and weapons. If there's any chance an item could be considered contraband, leave it behind. Keep your visit focused on seeing your person - not on getting pulled into a problem at the door.
Bottom line: Everyone gets searched on entry. Testing the rules isn't worth it - especially with items covered by ODRC's zero-tolerance policy.
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