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Jail Visitation Rules
Statement of Policy
It shall be the policy of the Jackson County Jail to encourage inmates to maintain open communication with their families and friends through regular visitation. Visitation is scheduled to allow access at a minimum of once per week, and a maximum of 3 visits in a 7 day period limited only by staff availability and visitation facilities availability in the Jackson County Jail.9
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Definitions
Understand the various definitions used in this policy.
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Discussion
Detention facilities are often seen as an intimidating and confusing environment to members of the visiting public.
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Emergency Conditions
Visitation may be postponed or delayed until the emergency condition is safely resolved.
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General Procedures
Review information related to visitor registration and reception.
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Other Visitors
Understand the other types of visitors and the guidelines for these situations.
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Special Visits
Occasionally, it may be necessary for an inmate to be allowed special visitation that does not occur during the normal scheduled time frames.
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Suspension of Visitation
Inmates that are under formal disciplinary proceedings may be denied visitation until such restrictions have been terminated.
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Visitation Procedures
Read the specific guidelines that must be followed during visitation.