What to Wear and What Not to Bring When Visiting Warren Correctional

Whatever you wear into Warren Correctional, you'll keep on for the entire visit. The only exception is outerwear like coats and gloves. You'll also need appropriate undergarments - a bra, slip, and underwear. If you're unsure whether something will pass, change into something more conservative before you leave home. Getting turned away usually means losing time you can't get back.

• ✓ See-through clothing of any kind, including torn or ripped jeans or any holes - no skin can be visible through clothing
• ✓ Halter tops, tube tops, cropped tops, tank tops, and muscle shirts
• ✓ Skirts, dresses, skorts, shorts, and culottes with a hem or split that are above mid-knee
• ✓ Skin-tight clothing, including jeggings, leggings, spandex, or tights

All visitors go through a search at the entrance. Anything that triggers the metal detector slows the line and delays your visit. Show up with as little metal on you as possible to avoid repeat screening.

• ✓ Hairpins - skip them if you can, or remove them before you go through screening
• ✓ Underwire bras - these may trigger the metal detector, so consider a non-underwire option
• ✓ Certain boots and shoes - if you have an alternative pair, choose simpler footwear
• ✓ Clothing with multiple zippers - extra hardware can set off screening and slow entry
• ✓ Excessive jewelry - wear minimal jewelry to reduce the chance of a detector alarm

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• ✓ Electronic devices, including smart watches, cell phones, and pagers
• ✓ Purses, handbags, backpacks, and similar items
• ✓ Any tobacco product (cigarettes, loose tobacco, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco), tobacco substitutes, and smoking paraphernalia (matches, lighters, cigarette papers, rolling machines)
• ✓ Strollers

Visiting with a baby? Plan your gear carefully. Strollers aren't allowed at Warren Correctional. Infant carriers are permitted but still go through the standard search. If you need a diaper bag, use a clear bag with only approved baby items - it speeds up screening.

• ✓ A reasonable number of diapers and baby wipes (in a clear bag or clear container)
• ✓ Up to three clear plastic baby bottles
• ✓ Up to three clear plastic containers of baby food
• ✓ One pacifier

1. Dress for a full, uninterrupted visit - Wear appropriate undergarments, and choose clothes you can keep on for the entire visit.
2. De-metal your outfit before you leave home - Skip hairpins, go light on jewelry, avoid underwire bras, and choose shoes and clothing that won’t set off the metal detector.
3. Empty your pockets and hands - Don’t bring electronics like phones or smart watches, and don’t bring purses, handbags, backpacks, or similar items.
4. Leave tobacco and smoking items behind - Any tobacco product or smoking paraphernalia can’t come in.
5. Plan baby gear the Warren way (if needed) - No strollers; use an infant carrier and expect it to be searched. Pack baby supplies only in a clear diaper bag with the allowed items and quantities.
6. Expect screening at the door - All visitors are subject to search, so arriving prepared helps prevent delays.