How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Shelby County Jail allows inmates one scheduled visit per week. All non-attorney visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through www.ncic.com, by calling 1-800-943-2189, or at the visitation kiosk in the Sheriff's Office. On-site video visits are free for both inmates and visitors. Before your visit, you'll need to be on the approved visitor list and bring a valid state or government-issued ID. Keep in mind that all visits except privileged attorney visits may be recorded and monitored. Attorneys get separate access—they can visit seven days a week during specified time blocks, and their visits won't bump previously scheduled non-attorney visits. On the day of your visit, sign in and follow staff instructions at the kiosk or assigned visitation station.
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The easiest way to schedule an on-site video visit at Shelby County Jail is through the NCIC website at www.ncic.com. You can pick your time slot without making a trip to the jail first.
You can schedule a visit at Shelby County Jail three ways: book online at ncic.com, call 1-800-943-2189, or use the Visitation Kiosk in the Shelby County Sheriff's Office visitation area. All three connect to the same scheduling system, so pick whichever works best for you.
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Schedule online at www.ncic.com, by calling 1-800-943-2189, or at the visitation kiosk in the Sheriff’s Office. Non-attorney visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Inmates are allowed one scheduled visit per week.
You must be an approved visitor and present a valid state or government-issued ID before the visit begins. Non-attorney visits may be recorded and monitored.
No. Attorneys may visit seven days a week during specified time blocks, and attorney visits are privileged and not subject to the same recording and scheduling limits as non-attorney visits.
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