Bringing Children to Visit at Mark H Luttrell: Age Rules, Consent Forms, and What Kids Need
Bringing a child to visit someone at Mark H Luttrell means handling some paperwork ahead of time. Once you understand the age rules and what needs to be on file, you'll avoid surprises at the door.
Under Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) rules, a
For kids under 16, TDOC does not require the child to present an ID to visit. Instead, the facility needs two things on file ahead of time: a copy of the child’s birth certificate and the CR-2152 form with a recent picture of the child. If either piece is missing, staff may not be able to clear the child for visitation, even if the adult escort is otherwise approved.
Note: Children under 16 don’t need photo ID, but a birth certificate copy and a CR-2152 with a recent picture must be on file before the visit.
TDOC requires a Parental Consent/Release for Minor's Visitation form - that's CR-2152, page 2. The child's custodial parent or legal guardian must complete it, and it has to be notarized. This isn't just a permission slip. The form must name the specific guardian or escort who will accompany the child, and it must state that the parent or legal guardian consents to the child being searched during visitation.
- ✓ Custodial parent or legal guardian completes the CR-2152 (page 2)
- ✓ Form is notarized
- ✓ The authorized guardian/escort who will accompany the child is named on the form
- ✓ The form expressly consents to the child being searched
- Confirm your child’s age - TDOC treats anyone under 18 as a child for visitation, and kids under 16 follow the “no ID required” rule.
- Make sure the birth certificate copy is on file - for children under 16, the facility must have a copy of the child’s birth certificate on file.
- Get the CR-2152 ready (with a recent photo) - children under 16 also need a CR-2152 with a recent picture on file.
- Complete CR-2152 page 2 and notarize it - the custodial parent or legal guardian must provide the completed, notarized Parental Consent/Release for Minor’s Visitation form.
- Check that the escort/guardian is correctly designated - the notarized form must name the authorized guardian who will accompany the child.
- Confirm the consent-to-search language is included - the form must expressly consent to the child being searched.
- Bring copies with you anyway - even when documents are “on file,” having your own copies can help resolve problems quickly if there’s a mismatch in paperwork.
Tip: Before you go, double-check that the CR-2152 on file has a recent picture and that the escort named on the notarized CR-2152 page 2 is the same person bringing the child. A mismatch can stop the visit.
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