Visitation Rules and Information
Inmates will be provided the opportunity for visitation with family and friends. Rules and regulations will be made available to staff, visitors and inmates. All visitors and vehicles are subject to search at any time.
Visitors are not permitted to enter the lobby prior to fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of the days visitation.
A visitor must be on an inmates Approved Visitor List to visit. It is the responsibility of the inmate to complete an Approved Visitor List upon commitment.
Visitors arriving at the Indiana County Jail will be directed via signage to park in the parking lot designated “Visitor Parking” located to the west of and adjacent to the building.
Animals are not permitted to be left unattended in a visitor’s vehicle. If an animal is found unattended in a vehicle the visitor shall be identified and the visit terminated.
- If the visitor refuses to cooperate, Indiana County Jail staff will contact the appropriate authorities to report the situation. The support Officer during his perimeter check will be responsible for checking the parking lot to see that this policy is enforced.
All visitors and vehicles are subject to search. Refusal to submit to any search will result in the revocation of visiting privileges.
Any visitor, including immediate family members of the inmate, who attempt to bring or who brings drugs onto Indiana County Jail property will be permanently banned from visiting for the duration of the inmate’s incarceration and the matter will be referred to the Pennsylvania State Police or District Attorney for prosecution.
All visitors will enter the facility through the lobby entrance located at the front of the building.
All visitors will be required to register in the lobby using complete name, time in, correct legal address, make and model of the vehicle they are driving including license plate number OR mode of transportation used to get to the facility (i.e. bus, taxi, friend etc.) and the date. The address provided must match the address on the visitor’s identification card (ID). Adults may register for children. All visitors must be present and register together. Visitors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
If a visitor appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol based on the opinion of staff, they will not be permitted to visit.
The visit will be denied if he/she is not dressed appropriately which includes wearing any of the following;
- Cut offs, short shorts, skirts or skorts (above mid-thigh)
- Skirts or dresses with splits that extend above mid-thigh
- Tank tops/Athletic shirts (regardless of gender)
- Spaghetti straps
- Midriff baring shirts
- Low cut/revealing shirts or blouses
- See-through or transparent clothing
- Bathing suits or spandex clothing
- Hooded garments or any type of head coverings
- Coats or other outer garments – excluding suit coats, blazers, and cardigan type sweaters
- Offensive language or images
- Materials depicting messages or images that contain reference to drugs or alcohol
- Anything that appears to be gang-related
- Ragged or torn clothing that is considered revealing
Visitors must show a valid state photo ID, driver’s license, or federal photo ID before registering for a visit.
If a visitor intentionally provides false information or false identification the visit will be denied and the visitor will be suspended for a period of time to be determined by the Warden that could include termination of visiting privileges.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under the age of eighteen (18).
Children should never under any set of circumstances be left unattended in a visitor’s vehicle. If a child is found left unattended in a visitor’s vehicle the visitor will be identified and the visit will be terminated immediately. In addition, the Pennsylvania State Police will be contacted and appropriate action will be taken.
- A visitor will be permitted to take one (1) clear plastic bottle containing pre-mixed formula or white milk, one diaper, five (5) baby wipes in a clear plastic bag, and one (1) small receiving blanket. A visitor may use only a clear plastic bag to carry the above items and the visitor must carry all items in at the beginning of the visit. No visitor shall be permitted to leave during a visit for more items and return to the visiting room. If the visitor opts to leave the visiting room, the visit will be considered concluded.
If the inmate HAS been incarcerated at the Indiana County Jail within the past six (6) months the visitor will request in writing to the Deputy Warden of Operations. The request must include the following information;
- Ø The first, middle and last name of the person wishing to visit.
- Ø The relationship of the visitor to the inmate.
- Ø The date of birth and social security number of the person wishing to visit.
Visitors will be required to place their valuables in the lockers provided. Lockers are located in the lobby area of the facility. (A quarter is required for this purpose and will be returned upon retrieval of your items from the locker.)
NO cell phones will be permitted in the building.
Visitors to the facility WILL NOT be permitted to possess, carry or have in their vehicles any type of weapon. This will exclude law enforcement personnel.
The use of obscene language or other conduct of an offensive or disorderly nature will not be tolerated. If a visitor is or becomes disorderly, the visit will be terminated and the visitor will be asked to leave the premises.
For a visitor with a metal implant, or who is medically required to wear an item constructed with metallic items (e.g. back brace, knee support, etc.), or who is medically required to use an ambulatory assistance device (e.g. wheel chair, walker, cane, crutches, etc.) to have a visit he/she must provide a doctor’s certificate verifying the medical requirement. A visitor with such requirements will be scanned with a “hand-held” metal detector for detection of metallic objects other than those medically required. The Lobby Officer is responsible for making the determination if a visit will be permitted or denied in this instance.
A visitor will be allowed to take medically required ambulatory assistance devices (e.g. wheel chair, walkers, canes, crutches, etc.), into the handicap visiting room.
A visitor will be allowed to take medically prescribed medications that may be needed for a medical emergency (e.g. nitroglycerin, asthma inhaler, etc.) All over-the-counter medications are prohibited from being taken into the visiting room.
