What You Need to Know Before Visiting Inverness Jail: ID, Timing, and the 30‑Minute Rule
Visiting Inverness Jail goes smoother when you bring the right ID, arrive early enough to sign up, and plan around the 30‑minute visit limit. This guide covers the most common reasons people get delayed or turned away — and how to avoid them.
Essentials ID
- ✓ State driver’s license
- ✓ State ID card
- ✓ Military ID card
- ✓ Passport
Bringing a child? You'll need documents proving your relationship to them - a birth certificate, adoption papers, custody court orders, or notarized permission from the parent. Have these ready before you reach the lobby to avoid a wasted trip.
The 30‑minute rule is real: you must sign up at least 30 minutes before the visiting session starts. Arrive too close to the start time and you'll miss the cutoff - even if you're already in the building.
Before heading to the visiting window, fill out a service request form for each person visiting. One form per visitor. Bring the completed forms with you when you check in.
For lobby Securus kiosk video visits, arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. You'll still need to check in at the Facility Security Officer desk and show a valid government-issued photo ID - so don't cut it close.
Social visits allow a maximum of three visitors - and children count toward that total. The same limit applies to lobby kiosk video visits. If minors are with you during a kiosk visit, they must stay supervised and under your immediate control the entire time.
Social visits are short: 30 minutes max. Plan ahead for what you need to cover so you're not scrambling once the visit starts.
Inmates get only two social visit periods per weekend. If you're coordinating with other family members, decide in advance who's using those slots.
- ✓ Public lobby hours: Monday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM (lobby closes at 3:00 PM)
- ✓ Social visiting (in person): Tuesday–Thursday, 9:30 AM
- ✓ Social visiting (in person): Saturday, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM
For in-person social visits, you need to be physically in the lobby to sign up - at least 30 minutes before the session starts. For lobby kiosk visits, check in at the Facility Security Officer desk with a valid government-issued photo ID before your session.
Tip: Arrive at least 15 minutes early for kiosk video visits. For in-person social visits, 30–60 minutes early gives you cushion for sign-up and any lobby line.
Dress conservatively. Your chest must be covered from the bottom of your armpits to your navel, and your groin and buttocks must stay covered - even when seated. If you're unsure about an outfit, swap it for something safer before you leave home.
Warning: If you violate visiting rules of conduct, your visit can be denied or ended early - and repeated issues can lead to longer suspensions of visiting privileges.
Visits can be denied or ended early for safety, security, health, or conduct reasons. Repeat violations trigger escalating suspensions: a 2nd violation means one week, a 3rd means two weeks, a 4th means three weeks, and a 5th gets referred to the Facility Security Unit Manager. Suspensions can be extended depending on the violation - so take staff directions seriously.
Think your denial was wrong? You can request a review by submitting a written request to the MCSO Facility Security Unit Manager. Keep it factual - explain what happened and when.
Before you drive over, call 503-988-3689 to confirm social visitation is available. Staffing issues can affect weekend visiting, and a quick call can save you a trip.
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