What Happens If You Break the Rules During a Visit at Wood County Jail

Vulgar language or gestures during visitation count as rule violations and can result in disciplinary action. The jail treats any rule violation during visitation as grounds to terminate your visit immediately, even if the issue seems minor.

• ✓ Weapons of any kind (including firearms and knives) are not allowed inside the visitation booth.

• ✓ Cell phones
• ✓ Tablets
• ✓ Recording devices
• ✓ Any other electronics

Smoking, tobacco products, and vaping are not allowed at any time in the visitation area. If you light up, vape, or use tobacco during your session, expect staff to treat it as a rule violation that can end the visit.

Wood County Jail can terminate your visit for any rule violation. Beyond ending that day's visit, a first offense can cost you your visitation privileges for 30 days. If you're caught breaking the rules, plan on not being allowed back during that entire period.

All visits at Wood County Jail are recorded and monitored by Wood County Sheriff's Office personnel. By visiting, you're consenting to that recording and monitoring.

1. Leave calmly and follow staff directions. If your visit is terminated for a rule violation, trying to argue on the spot can make things worse.
2. Write down what happened right away. Note the date, time, what rule you believe was involved, and anything you remember being said. These details can matter later, especially since visits are monitored and recorded.
3. Ask what the outcome is for your future visits. A first offense can mean a 30-day loss of visitation privileges, so get clarification on when you are allowed to try again.
4. Ask whether there is a record of the incident. Because visits are recorded and electronically monitored, you can ask whether an incident report exists or whether the jail can confirm what was documented about the termination.