Visiting With Kids at Morrow County Jail: Rules for Parents and Children

Visitors must be 18 or older. Kids under 18 can visit, but only with a parent or guardian. There's one exception: a legal spouse under 18 may visit alone if they can show proof of marriage.

The jail limits how many people can visit at once, and the mix of adults and kids matters. Your options: one adult with two children, two adults with one child, or three adults.

You're responsible for your child's behavior and safety - not the staff. Be ready to supervise the entire time, including during waiting and check-in, not just the visit itself.

Here's a rule that catches families off guard: kids can't wait alone in the lobby. If you need to step away, bring your child with you or make sure another adult stays with them.

Practical Tips

• ✓ If a visitor is under 18, make sure they’re accompanied by a parent or guardian (unless they’re a legal spouse under 18 with proof of marriage)
• ✓ Plan your group size to match the allowed visitor combinations: 1 adult + 2 children, 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults
• ✓ Keep children with you at all times - children must not be left unattended in the lobby

1. Plan for a shorter, calmer visit - Since you’re responsible for your child’s conduct and safety, it helps to go in with a simple plan and clear expectations.
2. Bring quiet, low-mess ways to stay settled - The goal is to prevent disruptive behavior that could end the visit.
3. Have an exit plan - If your child becomes disruptive, be ready to wrap up quickly, because disruptive behavior by children is grounds for termination of the visit.

You'll start in the public lobby, where everyone registers. The jail keeps a computerized log with your name, relationship to the inmate, and visit times. Visits are non-contact - you'll be physically separated but can still communicate. A Visitation Officer checks you in, contacts the Control Room, and brings the inmate to the visitation area. Keep your kids close during check-in; it makes the whole process smoother.

Quick Faq

• ✓ Can my child visit? Yes, but visitors must be 18 or older, or under 18 with a parent/guardian; a legal spouse under 18 may visit with proof of marriage.
• ✓ How many of us can visit at once? One of these combinations only: 1 adult + 2 children, 2 adults + 1 child, or 3 adults.
• ✓ What if my child acts up during the visit? Disruptive behavior by children is grounds for termination of the visit.
• ✓ Can my child wait in the lobby while I handle check-in? No. Children must not be left unattended in the lobby.