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What to Expect at Check-In for Tyrrell Work Farm: Pat Searches, Electronic Searches, and Prohibited Items

Check-in is usually the most stressful part of a prison visit—especially your first time. Here's what to expect at Tyrrell Work Farm, including searches and the items that'll get you turned away at the door.

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What to Expect at Check-In for Tyrrell Work Farm: Pat Searches, Electronic Searches, and Prohibited Items

Everyone 16 and older goes through security screening before entering Tyrrell Work Farm. North Carolina policy allows staff to conduct a pat/frisk search, and you may also be scanned with an electronic device.

Age threshold: If you’re 16 or older, plan on both a pat/frisk search and a search by electronic device before entry.

What to Expect at Check-In for Tyrrell Work Farm: Pat Searches, Electronic Searches, and Prohibited Items

Leave your cell phone in the car. At Tyrrell Work Farm - and all NC state prisons - cell phones count as contraband. Bring one to check-in and your visit is over before it starts.

  • ✓ Cell phones
  • ✓ Smartwatches
  • ✓ Cameras
  • ✓ Recording devices
  • ✓ Smart/AI glasses

Dress Code Basics

  • ✓ Wear a shirt (shirts are mandatory)
  • ✓ Wear shoes (shoes are mandatory)

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