Smith County Jail Visitor Dress Code: What Not to Wear (Checklist)

Want the smoothest check-in possible at Smith County Jail? Dress conservatively. Use this quick checklist to avoid common clothing issues that can stop a visit before it starts.

• ✓ Revealing and/or see-through clothing

• ✓ Sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm

• ✓ Spandex or tights

• ✓ Dresses, skirts, or shorts above mid-thigh

• ✓ Clothing that displays obscene or offensive language, drawings, or gang affiliation

Smith County Jail does not allow revealing or see-through clothing. That means anything sheer enough to show your undergarments, or outfits with minimal coverage. If you're debating whether a top or dress is "too much," switch to something more opaque with better coverage.

Sleeves matter here. Visitors cannot wear sleeves shorter than halfway down the upper arm. That rules out very short cap sleeves and sleeveless styles. Choose a shirt with sleeves that clearly reach at least the midpoint of your upper arm.

Spandex or tights are not permitted. That includes typical leggings and tight, stretchy pants. To avoid problems at the door, go with regular pants or another option that is not made of spandex or tight material.

Hem length is enforced too. Dresses, skirts, and shorts cannot be above mid-thigh. Short shorts and mini skirts are out. Not sure where yours falls? Pick a longer hemline to be safe.

Smith County Jail prohibits clothing with obscene or offensive language or drawings, as well as anything showing gang affiliation. That includes shirts, hats, or accessories with explicit words, images, or gang-related designs. Neutral clothing keeps the focus on your time together, not what's printed on your outfit.

Avoid anything with obscene or offensive words or graphics, and skip clothing that signals gang affiliation. This includes obvious slogans and imagery, but also items where the message is the main feature. If you would hesitate to wear it to a courthouse or a school, leave it at home.

The easiest approach: aim for simple, everyday clothing with solid coverage. Pick items that are not revealing or see-through, skip spandex and tights, and choose hemlines at mid-thigh or longer. Sleeve length trips people up too, so go with sleeves that clearly reach halfway down your upper arm.

• ✓ Choose tops that are not revealing or see-through
• ✓ Wear sleeves that reach at least halfway down your upper arm
• ✓ Avoid spandex or tights (including leggings)
• ✓ Pick dresses, skirts, and shorts that are not above mid-thigh

If your outfit feels borderline, don't gamble on visit day. Check with Smith County Jail ahead of time so you don't make the trip only to get turned away.