What You Can and Cannot Bring to Visiting Day: South Florida Reception Center Rules
Show up with the wrong items and your visit could get delayed—or denied entirely. Pack light and bring only what South Florida Reception Center allows in the visiting area.
Visitors 16 and older must show a valid photo ID to enter the visiting area at South Florida Reception Center. Bring just one ID card. Leave extra cards and documents secured elsewhere - anything beyond what's required can create problems at check-in.
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- ✓ One (1) vehicle key (no keyless entry devices unless inspected and approved)
- ✓ One (1) photographic identification card
- ✓ Limited feminine hygiene products
Key fobs: Keyless entry devices aren't allowed unless the duty warden or designee visually inspects and approves them. If your fob is the only way to access your car, check with staff before you arrive.
What you wear matters. Shirts and shoes are required. Heelys or any footwear with removable parts aren't allowed - stick with simple, standard shoes to avoid getting turned away.
- ✓ One valid picture ID if you’re age 16+
- ✓ Up to $50 cash per visitor in $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills only (for vending machines)
- ✓ One (1) vehicle key (avoid bringing a keyless entry device unless it can be inspected/approved)
- ✓ Limited feminine hygiene products (only what you need)
- Bring no more than $50 in cash per visitor - Only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills are allowed, and the money is for vending machine snacks and beverages in the visiting area.
- Buy and consume items in the visiting area - Snacks and beverages must be purchased by visitors and must be consumed in the visiting area.
- Do not give money to an inmate - Under no circumstances will money be given to an inmate.
Not sure if your key fob counts as a prohibited device? Find out before you go. Keyless entry devices require visual inspection and approval from the duty warden or designee - sorting this out ahead of time can save your visit.
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