Pierce County Jail's Visiting Rules for Families with Children
Bringing kids to visit at Pierce County Jail is possible, but the jail has strict rules about who can accompany minors and how many people can join a visit. Plan ahead using the rules below—otherwise, you might get turned away at the door.
A child can only visit if they're with a parent, grandparent, or documented legal guardian. That word "documented" matters. If you're the guardian - or bringing a child who isn't yours - bring paperwork proving legal guardianship. Staff may ask for proof before letting the child in.
Reminder: Every visitor needs an approved photo ID. Bring a valid driver’s license, state ID, or another official ID that includes your photo, physical description, and signature.
Adult Child Limits
- ✓ With one adult, a maximum of two children may visit
- ✓ With two adults, only one child may accompany them
- ✓ No more than two adults may visit at one time
Staff enforce headcount limits at check-in, so figure out your group before you arrive. If multiple adults want to help with the kids, that's great - but if your group exceeds the limit, you'll need to rotate adults or children across separate visits instead of entering together.
Sort out your documents before you leave home. Every adult needs an approved picture ID - a valid driver's license, state ID, or another official ID showing your photo, physical description, and signature. If you're bringing a minor as their legal guardian (not as a parent or grandparent), bring guardianship paperwork in case staff ask to see it.
- Bring an approved photo ID - Use a valid driver’s license, state ID, or other official ID with your photo, physical description, and signature.
- Bring guardianship paperwork if it applies - If you’re the documented legal guardian accompanying a minor, have proof with you.
- Plan to check in during the sign-up window - Onsite sign-up opens 45 minutes before the visit and closes 15 minutes before it begins.
Timing matters when you've got kids in tow. Visits last one hour, so plan snacks, naps, and car rides around that window. Build in extra time for check-in too: onsite sign-up opens 45 minutes before the visit and closes 15 minutes before it begins. Show up outside that window, and you won't get in.
Don't risk a wasted trip: Arrive late or without an appointment, and you'll be turned away. Sign-up runs from 45 minutes before the visit until 15 minutes before it starts.
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