Visiting Someone on Discipline or in Segregation — Contact and Restricted Visit Rules at Oneida County Jail

Inmates on discipline, in segregation, on medical/mental health status, or restricted to non-contact visits can only receive visitors on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 AM. That's it. If you're traveling from out of town, plan around this narrow window - these restrictions don't leave much flexibility.

Non-contact visits can happen for another reason: classification. At Oneida County Jail, inmates receive non-contact visits until they complete the classification process. So even if someone isn't on discipline or in segregation, you may still be separated by a barrier - it depends on where they are in intake when you visit. If your time or travel is limited, plan for the possibility that your first visit or two will be non-contact.

• ✓ Confirm whether the inmate has completed classification before you travel
• ✓ Verify whether the visit will be non-contact and what schedule applies before you arrive
• ✓ Bring the required identification or documentation you’ll need to be admitted for a visit

When contact visits are allowed, physical contact is still very limited. You can share one brief kiss at the start of the visit and one at the end. Beyond that, no touching is permitted.

Violate visiting rules and your visit ends - no warnings. Your privileges may also be denied, restricted, or revoked entirely, which affects your ability to visit in the future.

1. Stay calm and don’t argue - keeping things calm helps you get clear information about what happens next.
2. Ask why the visit was ended - you’ll want to understand what rule staff believe was violated.
3. Request the next steps - ask how to reschedule and whether there’s a process to address a restriction or revocation.
4. Follow staff instructions exactly - leaving promptly and complying can prevent the situation from escalating further.