What to Bring (and Not Bring) to a Florida DOC Visit: A Practical Checklist
Packing for a Florida DOC visit is mostly about keeping it simple. Bring only what's allowed, stay within the limits, and you won't get turned away at the door.
Anyone 16 or older must present a valid picture ID to enter the visiting area. Bring the same ID you plan to use for check-in and keep it easy to access. It's one of the few items you're actually allowed to carry in.
Keep personal items to a minimum. You're allowed one vehicle key. Keyless entry devices aren't permitted unless the duty warden (or designee) visually inspects the device and approves it.
You can bring a limited number of feminine hygiene products. Keep the quantity conservative. If you bring too many, you'll have to take the extras back out and secure them elsewhere before you can visit.
Cash Vending
- ✓ Bring up to $50.00 in cash per visitor (regardless of age) for vending machines in the visiting area.
- ✓ Use only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills.
- ✓ Do not give money to an inmate under any circumstances.
If you take prescription medication, bring only the dosage you'll need during the visit. Don't bring extra, even if you normally carry additional doses for the day.
Warning: Never bring needles or syringes into any facility or leave them anywhere on facility grounds. If you require injections, you must leave the institution to receive them and then return.
Infant Supplies
- ✓ No more than five diapers
- ✓ Three clear baby bottles
- ✓ Two toddler sipper cups
- ✓ Three clear plastic jars of sealed (unopened) baby food
If you bring something that's not on the allowed list, or you exceed the permitted amounts, you'll need to find a secure location for it during your visit (as long as the item isn't contraband or illegal). Plan ahead so you're not scrambling in the parking lot right before check-in.
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