What You Can't Bring Inside Salem County Jail — Cell Phones, Locker Use, and the Diaper/Breastfeeding Rule
Visiting Salem County Jail goes smoother when you know the rules before you arrive. The common stumbling blocks? Cell phones, what to do with your stuff, and a strict policy around infants.
Cell phones aren't allowed inside Salem County Jail - leave yours in the car. Got items you can't leave in your vehicle? You can stash some things in a lobby locker for $0.25. Visiting with a baby? Breastfeeding and diaper changes aren't permitted during the visit. If you step out to tend to your child, you forfeit the rest of your time. One more thing: every visitor, including children, must be on the inmate's approved visitation list.
Cell phones aren't allowed inside the building. Leave yours in your vehicle before you walk in - there's no exception to this rule.
Tip: Just leave your phone in the car. Don't bring it to the door expecting to check it somewhere.
Showing up with items you can't bring inside? The jail has lockers in the lobby where you can secure certain belongings. It costs $0.25, paid out of pocket.
- ✓ Bring a quarter ($0.25) in case you need a lobby locker
- ✓ If you don’t have change, be ready to leave personal items in your vehicle instead
- ✓ Plan for the locker fee to be paid by you (the visitor)
Breastfeeding and diaper changes aren't allowed during visits. If you leave to take care of your child, you lose the rest of your visiting time. Once you step out, you won't be let back in.
Warning: If you’re visiting with an infant, plan feeding and diaper changes before you enter (or after you leave) so you don’t lose your visiting time.
Before you head over, confirm that everyone coming is approved. Every visitor - kids included - must be on the inmate's visitation list to get in.
Reminder: If you’re not on the visitation list, you can be turned away - even if you drove a long way or brought children with you.
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- ✓ Confirm you (and any children coming with you) are on the inmate’s visitation list
- ✓ Leave your cell phone in your vehicle - phones aren’t permitted in the building
- ✓ Bring a quarter ($0.25) if you may need to use a lobby locker for personal items
- ✓ If you’re visiting with an infant, plan ahead: no breastfeeding or diaper changing during the visit
- ✓ If you may need to step out for a child’s needs, understand you’ll forfeit the rest of the visit
Handle storage and childcare needs before you walk in, and check-in goes much smoother. Leave your phone in the car or use the $0.25 lobby locker - that way you won't get stuck at the door with items you can't take inside.
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