Bringing Kids to Visit Someone at Inverness Jail — Documents You Need
Visitors under 18 must come with a parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult. No exceptions. If the right adult isn't there - or hasn't been approved - the visit will be denied. Sort this out before you arrive.
One exception: if the minor is married to the person in custody, they can visit without a parent or guardian. Bring proof of marriage - a marriage certificate works. Don't leave it to chance at check-in.
Note: If the visitor is an emancipated minor or a minor married to an inmate, they must have approval from the Officer in Charge before the visit.
Documents to Bring
- ✓ Copy of the child’s birth certificate (to prove the child’s relationship to the accompanying adult)
- ✓ Copy of adoption papers (if applicable)
- ✓ Copy of court orders indicating child custody (if applicable)
- ✓ Notarized permission from the child’s parent or legal guardian (if needed)
Can't get the usual paperwork - birth certificate, custody papers - in time? Inverness Jail accepts a notarized document instead. It needs to explain the minor's relationship to both the inmate and the child's parent or legal guardian. This backup option can save your visit when originals aren't available.
Having the right documents isn't enough - timing matters too. All visitors must sign up at least 30 minutes before the visiting session starts. Arrive early, get everyone checked in, and leave time for staff questions.
Remember: An inmate may have a maximum of three social visitors per visit - and children count toward that limit.
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