Why Your Visit Might Be Denied at Volusia County (72‑hour holds, disciplinary confinement, and approvals)

Volusia County restricts visits during an inmate's first 72 hours. Any visit during that window requires approval from the Operations Supervisor. Even if you have everything you need for check-in and you're on the approved list, you can still be denied until that period ends.

Sometimes the denial has nothing to do with you. If the person you're visiting is in disciplinary confinement, they lose visitation privileges entirely. Staff can't make exceptions at the window because the housing status itself blocks visits.

Rules Devices ID Requirements

• ✓ Do not bring electronic devices into the visitation building (cell phones, tablets, iPods, cameras, or other recording devices). They are prohibited, and having them with you can get you denied entry.
• ✓ If you are 18 or older, bring photo identification that shows your date of birth (for example, a driver’s license or state ID). IDs that appear altered are not accepted, and student IDs are not accepted.
• ✓ If you are bringing a child under 18, bring identification for the child, such as a state-issued ID, a birth certificate, custody papers, adoption papers, ward of the court paperwork, or other documentation.

1. Confirm the person’s status. If they are still within their first 72 hours after booking, a visit requires Operations Supervisor approval. If they are in disciplinary confinement, they are not allowed visitation privileges.
2. Contact the jail for clarification. Ask the visitation staff what specific restriction stopped the visit and what needs to happen for you to be able to visit (for example, waiting out the 72-hour period or confirming a status change).