Bringing Kids to Visit: Midland County's 'first full visitation week' policy and what parents must do

Children under 17 can visit Midland County Jail during the first full visitation week of each month. The jail counts that as the first Saturday through Tuesday of the same month - so mark that exact Saturday–Tuesday window on your calendar. Visiting hours run Saturday through Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If you're juggling school, childcare, and work schedules, those are the days and times you have to work with.

Midland County Jail only allows one child to visit an inmate at a time. If you have more than one child who wants to visit, plan on separate visits rather than bringing multiple kids together.

Your child must stay with you - their parent or guardian - at all times while at the visitation facility. No dropping them off with another adult in the lobby, and no letting them wander during check-in. You're responsible for their behavior and well-being throughout the visit. A simple plan helps: stay close, keep them calm and engaged, and be ready to step out if they're getting overwhelmed.

Paperwork and ID

• ✓ Sign the liability release form before your child’s first visit (parent or guardian required).

• ✓ Bring proper identification - proving your identity is on you as the visitor.

1. Set expectations before you arrive - If a child becomes disruptive, unruly, out of control, or wanders away from you, the visit can be terminated.
2. Stay with your child the entire time - The jail requires the child to be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian, and you’re responsible for their behavior and well-being while you’re there.
3. Plan for one child per visit - Only one child may visit at a time, so arrange childcare for any other kids instead of bringing them along.
4. Handle first-visit requirements early - Make sure the liability release is signed before your child’s first visitation, and bring proper ID since the burden of proof is on the visitor.