Visiting With Minors at Rensselaer County Jail: Forms, Waivers, and What to Bring
Bringing a child or teen to visit at Rensselaer County Jail means extra paperwork. Show up without the right form or proof of age, and you'll be turned away at the door. Get this sorted before you go.
Visitors under 16 need two things: a signed, notarized copy of the facility's Minor Consent Form, and a parent or guardian with them during the visit. Have the paperwork fully completed - including notarization - before you arrive. Staff expect the form at check-in.
Teens 16–18 also need a signed and notarized Minor Consent Form. They can't visit alone - Rensselaer County Jail requires an adult or parent/guardian to accompany them. The jail does allow waiver requests in some situations (more on that below), but the default rule is clear: notarized form plus an accompanying adult.
- ✓ Birth certificate (required for any visitor under 18)
Need an exception to the 16–18 accompaniment rule? The facility allows written waiver requests to the Chief of Corrections - for example, a 17-year-old spouse visiting alone. Put your request in writing and submit it before you try to visit.
Reminder: Everyone must stay seated during visitation - inmates and visitors alike. Small children need to remain seated and supervised, so plan ahead if you're bringing toddlers.
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