What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) for Video Visits at Orange County Jail
Video visits go a lot smoother when you show up with just the basics and nothing extra. Use the lists below to avoid delays at check-in—or getting turned away at the door.
Video visits at Orange County Jail work best when you keep things simple. Arrive early, have your ID ready, and bring as little as possible into the Visitation Center. Below you'll find what you can carry in, what gets denied, and a quick dress-code and minors checklist - so you're not scrambling at the last minute.
- ✓ Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled video visit.
- ✓ Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID).
- ✓ Plan to carry in only your wallet and car keys.
Keep your pockets light at the Video Visitation Center. Only wallets and car keys are allowed inside. Leave everything else secured in your vehicle or at home.
Prohibited
- ✓ Purses
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Backpacks
- ✓ Diaper bags
- ✓ Smoking materials
- ✓ Chewing gum
- ✓ Similar personal items (anything beyond your wallet and car keys)
Heads-up: If you exit the Visitation Center during your appointment - like to put something back in your car - you won’t be allowed to re-enter.
The dress code is enforced for video visits. Shirts and shoes are required. The Visitation Center won't permit suggestive clothing, see-through fabrics, halter or tube tops, short shorts, or mini-skirts.
- ✓ Wear a shirt and shoes.
- ✓ Skip suggestive clothing.
- ✓ Avoid see-through fabrics.
- ✓ Don’t wear halter or tube tops.
- ✓ Leave short shorts and mini-skirts at home.
Bringing someone under 18? Plan ahead. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or they need to present a valid marriage license. The accompanying adult is expected to supervise the minor closely before, during, and after the visit.
Reminder: The accompanying adult should bring a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID) for check-in.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early - give yourself time to check in without stress.
- Have your photo ID ready - bring a valid driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID.
- Plan to stay put once you’re inside - if you exit the Visitation Center during your appointment, you won’t be allowed back in.
Two things will prevent most check-in slowdowns: show up at least 15 minutes early, and walk in with a valid government-issued photo ID in hand. That's it.
Final Reminder
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, state ID, or military ID)
- ✓ Wallet and car keys only (leave everything else behind)
- ✓ Shirt and shoes on; avoid see-through or suggestive outfits, halter/tube tops, short shorts, and mini-skirts
- ✓ Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled video visit
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