Before Your First Visit to Potter County Jail: IDs, Prohibited Items, and Where to Leave Belongings
Visiting Potter County Jail goes smoothly when you bring the right ID and leave prohibited items behind. Here's what you need to know to avoid getting turned away at check-in.
You'll need a photo ID to visit Potter County Jail. A current Texas driver's license or ID card works, and so does a valid out-of-state license or ID - just make sure it has your photo.
No driver's license or state ID? A current military ID or alien identification card will also work for check-in.
Paper license reminder: If you’re bringing a paper (temporary) driver’s license, you must also bring another picture ID that shows the correct address.
Prohibited
- ✓ Cell phones - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Cameras of any kind - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Purses - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Packages - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Umbrellas - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Bags - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Any other items that can be used as containers - leave them in your car or outside the detention center
Registration opens 15 minutes before visiting hours. Get there early - showing up right at the start time means you'll be rushing through check-in.
Checklist
- ✓ Bring an approved photo ID: a current Texas driver’s license/ID card or a current out-of-state driver’s license/ID card
- ✓ If you’re using a paper (temporary) driver’s license, bring a second picture ID that shows your correct address
- ✓ Military ID works if it’s current
- ✓ Alien identification card works if it’s current
- ✓ Leave cell phones in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Leave cameras (any kind) in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Leave purses, packages, umbrellas, bags, and other container-type items in your car or outside the detention center
- ✓ Time your arrival: visitor registration opens 15 minutes before visiting hours begin
Quick visit limits to know: Each inmate gets one assigned visitation day per week based on the first letter of their last name. Hours are 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Only two adults (or one adult with children under 16) can visit at a time, and inmates are limited to two 20-minute in-person, non-contact visits per calendar week.
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