![]() Here’s a few other specific restrictions that you may not of thought of: Do not wear any item that cannot be taken off and will not clear a metal detector (such as an underwire bra or clothing with metal buttons).Do not wear clothing that resembles what custodial staff wear such as:.Dresses that resemble prisoner muumuu (female institutions only).Orange jumpsuits or Orange tops with Orange bottoms.Do not wear clothing that resembles the clothing that prisoners wear.So from the California DOC, and remember most facilities are similar, there are four rules to follow about what you should and what you should not wear when visiting prison. Remember that the rules are there so that you are not mistaken for a prisoner by wearing the same color or type of clothes that the inmates wear, but the rules are up to the interpretation of the guards. If you are like me who had to travel a great distance to visit, the last thing that you want is to be turned away from your visit. They also have a long list of what you can wear and this may be one of the most important things to know, because if you are wearing the wrong type of clothing or shoes they can prohibit your visit. What you Can Wear When Visiting Your Loved One in Prison If you are bringing a minor with you there is another set of rules that you can must follow if you are the parent, guardian, relative or friend. A photo identification issued by the Mexican Consulate.A United States passport with photo or a foreign passport with photo or.A United States Department of Justice Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identification card.An armed forces identification card with photo.A Department of Motor Vehicle identification card (from any state) with photo.A driver’s license (from any state) with photo.According to the California DOC you need to bring some form of identification such as: If you do an internet search on “visiting prisons”, the California Department of Corrections (DOC) always seems to display first and has a lot of information on visiting prison, so I’m going to use this as a guideline. clothing that looks like inmate clothing (khaki or green military-type clothing).dresses or skirts with a high-cut split in the back, front, or side.skirts two inches or more above the knee.Keep in mind that this list could apply to mostly any facility that you visit. Here’s what they say not to wear, but you should check with the facility that you are visiting for their rules. ![]() Wearing inappropriate clothing (such as provocative or revealing clothes) could result in them denying your visit. They say to wear clothing that is appropriate for a large gathering of men, women, and young children. Under being prepared they provide a list of the dress code and what you shouldn’t wear. There’s 4 steps that you need to know for any visit and the Federal Bureau of Prisons website lists them as: Locate the Inmate, Be Approved, Be Prepared, and Plan Your Trip. ![]() So your benefit is that you can go to the facility’s site to get the information you need and most facilities now do provide this information.įour Steps For Visiting Your Loved One in Prison and Knowing the Dress Code When my brother first went to prison the internet and social media were not as widely used as it is now. The first thing I tell everyone to do is to read the rules of the facility you are visiting. ![]() It’s important to know what to bring and wear when visiting prison. So I had to make sure I was prepared for anything. It didn’t matter if I was visiting the same facility or a different facility, no two visits were the same. What You Can Bring and Wear When Visiting Your Loved One in Prisonĭuring the 15 years that my brother was in prison he was in at least five different facilities. ![]()
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