Before Your First On-Site Visit: Muskegon County Jail Check-In Checklist
First-time visits go smoother when you show up with the right ID, the right clothing, and nothing that'll get you turned away. Use the checklist below to get through check-in at Muskegon County Jail without surprises.
You'll need a valid, government-issued photo ID at check-in. If the visitor is under 18, Muskegon County Jail accepts a current school-year photo ID instead. Have it out and ready when you arrive so you're not digging through pockets at the front desk.
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID (all visitors)
- ✓ Current school-year photo ID (acceptable for visitors under 18)
Visits at Muskegon County Jail are by appointment only, and you need to schedule at least 24 hours in advance. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time for check-in. Show up late and you won't be admitted. The visit is forfeited.
Each on-site visit lasts 25 minutes, so build in extra time for parking, check-in, and getting back out. Visitation runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 10:55 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:55 p.m. There are no visits on federal holidays.
Prohibited Items
- ✓ No cell phones
- ✓ No electronic devices
- ✓ No cameras
- ✓ No food
- ✓ No candy
- ✓ No drinks
- ✓ No purses
- ✓ No backpacks
- ✓ No bags
- ✓ No strollers
- ✓ Expect to be searched by Muskegon County Sheriff Office staff
Heads up: All visitors are subject to search by Muskegon County Sheriff Office staff. Leave prohibited items at home or locked in your vehicle so check-in doesn't get held up.
Muskegon County Jail enforces a strict clothing policy, and the fastest way to lose your visit is showing up in something that doesn't meet it. Extremely form-fitting or extremely loose-fitting clothing is not allowed. Neither is anything that exposes undergarments or excessive skin (including abdomen, breast, chest, back, or thigh). Pajamas are also a no-go. Pay close attention to hemlines and tops. Skirts and dresses can't be more than 3 inches above the knee. Tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, and sleeveless tops are all prohibited. The same goes for clothing with obscene or inflammatory words, symbols, pictures, or gang insignia.
- ✓ Choose clothing that is not extremely tight and not extremely baggy
- ✓ Pick tops with sleeves (skip tube, tank, halter, spaghetti-strap, and sleeveless styles)
- ✓ Avoid outfits that show undergarments or expose a lot of skin (abdomen, chest, back, thighs)
- ✓ Leave pajamas at home
- ✓ If you wear a skirt or dress, keep it no more than 3 inches above the knee
- ✓ Wear clothing with no obscene or inflammatory words or symbols, and no gang insignia
Visitor limits are strict. Muskegon County Jail allows a maximum of two adults and two children under 12 per visit. Children age 12 and older count as adult visitors and must be scheduled as one. Anyone under 18 needs to be scheduled with an adult who is 18 or older.
Final Quick Checklist
- ✓ Confirm your appointment (scheduled at least 24 hours in advance)
- ✓ Bring a valid photo ID (government-issued, or current school-year photo ID for visitors under 18)
- ✓ Dress to match the visitation clothing policy
- ✓ Leave phones, devices, cameras, bags, food/drinks, and strollers behind
- ✓ Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in
Warning: Improper conduct during your visit can end it immediately and may suspend future visits.
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