What to Wear (and What to Leave at Home) for Visits at Eastern Regional Jail
Dress code trips up more visitors than you'd expect—and it's one of the fastest ways to lose your time with a loved one. Here's what to wear and what to leave at home when visiting Eastern Regional Jail.
Female visitors must wear only one layer of clothing. If you normally layer tops or add something for warmth, skip it - stick to a single layer. Outfits also need to be modest. That means no tight-fitting clothing, nothing low-cut, see-through, or made from mesh material.
Watch the length if you're wearing a dress, skirt, or shorts. Eastern Regional Jail doesn't allow dresses, skirts, or shorts shorter than your fingertips when your arms hang at your sides. Female visitors must wear a bra. When in doubt, go with something simple and fully covered.
- ✓ Tank tops
- ✓ Spaghetti straps
- ✓ Baggy clothing
- ✓ Hoodies
- ✓ Hooded items
- ✓ Hats
- ✓ Sunglasses
Male visitors face the same one-layer clothing rule. Build your outfit around a single top so check-in goes smoothly.
Your shirt must fully cover your shoulders - no tank tops or shoulder-baring styles. Fit matters too. Avoid extremes: no tight-fitting clothing and nothing excessively baggy.
- ✓ Hoodies
- ✓ Hooded items
- ✓ Hats
- ✓ Sunglasses
Plan footwear for everyone before you leave. Eastern Regional Jail doesn't allow open-toed shoes - that means no flip-flops, slides, or sandals. This rule applies to children too.
Want a foolproof outfit? Go with a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers. Simple, comfortable, and unlikely to cause problems at check-in.
Items Prohibited
- ✓ Weapons of any kind
- ✓ Tobacco products
- ✓ Cellphones
- ✓ Keys other than a facility-issued locker key
- ✓ Handheld or pocketed personal items
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Food or drink
Note: Skip heavy scents. Don't wear excessive cologne or perfume, and never arrive smelling of alcohol.
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