What You Can and Can't Bring to a Visit at Muhlenberg County Detention Center
Visiting at Muhlenberg County Detention Center goes much smoother when you show up with as little as possible. The facility makes it clear: several everyday items must be left outside before you enter.
Leave Items Outside
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Diaper bags
- ✓ Food
- ✓ Drinks
- ✓ Cell phones
Plan ahead so you're not stuck walking back to your car at the last minute. Purses, diaper bags, food, drinks, and cell phones must be left outside. Bring only what you truly need and leave everything else secured in your vehicle (or at home) before heading to the lobby.
Muhlenberg County Detention Center lists the dress code simply as "Modest apparel." That's all the detail they provide, so you won't find a long list of allowed and prohibited clothing on their site.
Recommendation: If you are unsure what "modest" means for your outfit, dress more conservatively than you think you need to, and ask staff before your visit if you want to avoid a wasted trip.
Muhlenberg County Detention Center limits visits to two adult visitors at a time. If more than two adults come with you, some of you will have to sit out or rotate across different visits.
Anyone age 17 or older counts as an adult for this limit. That can affect family planning: two parents and a 17-year-old sibling would count as three adults, which exceeds the limit. If you're bringing teens close to that age, count them carefully before heading in.
When you arrive, register at the jail lobby window. Start there even if you're not sure where to go next.
After you register, the deputies on duty will direct you to the visitation area for the inmate you're visiting. I recommend arriving a little early with the inmate's name ready. It helps staff check you in and point you in the right direction faster.
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