How In-Person Visiting Scheduling Works at Pierce County Jail (what visitors must know)

Pierce County Jail uses an inmate-initiated visiting system. The person in custody schedules their own visits and tells you when to come. They're also responsible for letting you know if anything changes, gets cancelled, or gets rescheduled.

Visits can be scheduled up to seven days in advance. That means you and your loved one need to plan ahead, not the morning you want to visit. If travel, work, or childcare is tight, getting a date set early matters.

To get you authorized, the inmate needs your complete name and date of birth. Make sure they have your information exactly as it appears on your ID, including any middle name or suffix. A mismatch at check-in can mean no visit.

Since the inmate handles scheduling, confirm directly with them that the visit is set. Ask when the appointment is and double-check it was scheduled within the allowed window (up to seven days in advance). This is especially important if you're making plans around a specific day.

Even after the visit is scheduled, you still have to sign in onsite. The sign-up window opens 45 minutes before the visit and closes 15 minutes before it starts. Treat this as a firm deadline, not a suggestion.

Visiting sessions are one hour, so plan accordingly. Bring an approved picture ID when you check in. The jail accepts a valid driver's license, state ID, or another official identification with a photo, physical description, and signature.

The same visitor cannot visit the same inmate more than once per day. If you miss your scheduled time or want more time together, you can't book a second session for the same day.

Keep the group small. No more than two adults can visit an inmate at one time. If multiple family members want to go, plan ahead and coordinate.

Contacts

• ✓ Custody: (253) 798-4590
• ✓ Administration: (253) 798-4668