What to Know Before Visiting Winston County Jail: Hours, ID, and Rules
Visiting someone at Winston County Jail is straightforward once you know the schedule, what to bring, and what rules apply in the visiting area. Use the sections below to plan your trip and avoid getting turned away at the door.
To set up a visit at Winston County Jail, call the jail and schedule it in advance. Have the incarcerated person's full name and booking number ready, since staff will ask for both.
Visitation hours at Winston County Jail run Tuesday through Sunday, with two daily windows: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Plan around those time slots so you don't show up when the visiting area is closed.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Staff check it at the door, and without acceptable identification, you won't get in.
You must be at least 18 years old to visit. If you're under 18, a parent or legal guardian needs to accompany you.
Search Seating Nocontact
- ✓ Expect to be searched before and after the visit.
- ✓ Do not bring contraband into the visitation area, including cell phones, weapons, or drugs.
No physical contact with the incarcerated person is allowed during the visit, and you cannot pass items back and forth. Keep the visit focused on conversation.
Once inside the visiting area, stay seated in the designated spot at all times. Staff can end your visit if you don't follow seating and movement instructions.
Heads up: Break the visitation rules and you can be asked to leave. Repeat violations may cost you future visitation privileges entirely.
Winston County Jail does not offer video visitation at this time. If you're trying to connect from out of town, phone calls are your best option.
Phone calls work differently than most people expect. Inmates can make outgoing calls to approved numbers, but they cannot receive incoming calls. Collect calls are not accepted. Each inmate has a daily call limit, and there's a per-minute fee for every call.
Day of Tips
- ✓ Contact the Winston County Jail ahead of time to arrange the visit, and have the inmate’s full name and booking number ready.
- ✓ Bring a valid government issued photo ID for check in.
- ✓ Be prepared for a search before and after the visit.
- ✓ Leave prohibited items out of the visitation area, including cell phones, weapons, and drugs.
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