Bringing Children to Visit: Worcester County Jail's Rules for Minors
Bringing a child to visit someone at Worcester County Jail is allowed, but you'll need the right paperwork and close supervision the entire time. Here's what the minor-visitation rules look like so you don't get turned away at check-in.
Children under 17 can visit Worcester County Jail without prior approval - as long as they're with a parent or legal guardian. At check-in, you'll show the Control Officer the child's birth certificate or other documentation proving your relationship.
Note: If you bring a minor into the visiting area, you’re responsible for supervising them the entire time.
Bring proof of your relationship to each child. Parents need a birth certificate; legal guardians need court custody documents showing guardianship. Staff will verify these before allowing the visit.
- ✓ Sign in when you arrive
- ✓ Complete the “Request to Visit Inmate” form
- ✓ Show a current photo ID
- ✓ Be ready for the visit to be denied if you can’t produce a valid, acceptable ID
There's no hard cap on how many children can attend a visit. The rule is practical: bring only as many as you can actually supervise while you're inside.
Adults face a stricter limit - only two may visit an inmate at the same time. Keep this in mind when deciding who will accompany the children and handle supervision.
Warning: Staff can end a visit at any time for rule violations or disruptive behavior. If you’re supervising a minor, you can be held responsible for keeping them under control during the visit.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Bring each child’s birth certificate (parents)
- ✓ Bring court custody/guardianship papers (legal guardians)
- ✓ Bring your current photo ID
- ✓ Be ready to sign in and complete a “Request to Visit Inmate” form at arrival
- Arrive 15–30 minutes early - give yourself time for check-in and paperwork.
- Sign in right away - this is required before you can visit.
- Complete the Request to Visit Inmate form - you’ll fill this out upon arrival.
- Have your photo ID ready - if you can’t produce valid ID, the visit may be denied.
Tip: Prep kids ahead of time for quiet, respectful behavior in the visiting room. Disruptive behavior can end the visit, and the adult who brought the child is responsible for supervision.
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