In an effort to encourage inmates/detainees to maintain contact and communication with their families and friends, regular visitation privileges are afforded to the PCSO and DHS/ICE populations. Services may be interrupted or suspended due to operational issues at the direction of the Sheriff or Chief Deputy of the Adult Detention Center (ADC). Discrimination on the basis of a disability or other protected class is strictly prohibited. Visitors shall register upon entry and may be subject to search and canine barrier screening.

All inmates, regardless of classification or security status are entitled to visitation privileges, unless those privileges have been suspended / denied due to a disciplinary infraction.

2.15.1.1 Lobby Detention Aide 

The assigned Detention Aide will accomplish the following when visitors report to the PCSO - ADC public lobby entrance .

1. Confirm the visitor’s identity through the use of a valid driver’s license or other valid government issued identification which, at a minimum, bears a picture and date of birth.
2. Determine whether the inmate/detainee the visitor requests to visit is in custody and assigned housing location.
3. Observe the visitor’s attire to ensure he/she is dressed appropriately and in accordance with PCSO - ADC policy.
4. Make the appropriate computer entries and prepare a Visitor’s pass and present the pass to the visitor. (Visitor’s photo ID will be maintained during the visitation period and until the pass is returned)
5. Process the visitor through the metal detector.
   1. If a visitor has approval to take an item into a visit, the item must be searched for contraband.
   2. If a reasonable suspicion exists that a visitor is carrying contraband after passing through the metal detector, the shift Lieutenant, or designee, shall conduct a consensual pat search of the visitor prior to authorizing the visit. Refusal to submit to the pat search will result in the denial of visitation. (Note: pat searches will be conducted by a person of the same gender) 
   3. Pat searches of visitors will be documented on a PCSO - ADC Incident Report.
   4. Strip searches of visitors is strictly PROHIBITED.
6. Notify the affected unit officer to prepare the inmate for a visit. The Lobby Detention Aide  will also advise which video visiting station the inmate will be assigned.
7. At the conclusion of the visit, receive the visitor pass and return their personal identification card. 

2.15.1.2 Housing Unit Officer

The assigned officer will accomplish the following.

1. Notify the inmate/detainee of the pending visit.
2. Ensure the inmate’s/detainee's assigned housing area is neat and orderly.
3. Ensure the inmate/detainee is dressed in accordance with PCSO - ADC policy.
4. Conduct a pat/frisk search of the inmate/detainee.
5. Escort the inmate/detainee to the appropriate video visitation station.
6. Conduct periodic security checks of inmates/detainees assigned to video visitation stations. 
7. Visit's will last 30 minutes. 
8. At the end of the visitation period conduct a pat/frisk search of the inmate/detainee and return the inmate/detainee to their assigned housing unit.

2.15.1.4 Visitation Rules and Guidelines

1. Visitors must be 18 years of age or older and possess a current government issued picture ID with date of birth. Minor children of inmates may visit if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
2. Visitors are required to leave personal effects, i.e., purse, wallet, coat, jewelry and other valuables secured in their vehicle or in a locker located with-in the main lobby.
3. Visitors will be allowed to wear only one layer of clothing into the visitation area. Skirts and shorts must be mid-thigh or longer ,tank/halter/tube tops, cut offs and revealing clothing is prohibited. Common sense and good taste shall be the rule. The Shift Lieutenant shall be consulted in the event of discrepancies or questionable clothing attire.
4. Visitors discovered to be in possession of illegal contraband may be subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
5. Only two adult visitors will be allowed to visit an inmate at the same time. A visitor will be allowed to make only one visit per day. However, a visitor may be allowed to visit more than one inmate the same day if they are an immediate family member, i.e., mother, father, grandparent, brother, sister, mother-in law and father-in-law.
6. No visitor will be permitted to visit if they appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Tobacco products, gum, soda and other food items are strictly PROHIBITED.

2.15.1.5 Professional Visits 

1. Visits by attorneys, investigating officers and clergy is identified as “professional.” These types of visits will be conducted during the established visitation operational hours. 
2. Members of the clergy, as a professional courtesy and at the discretion of the Shift Lieutenant, may be granted a 15-minute window visit with an inmate. To be extended this courtesy, the clergy must have some form of documentation stating their position within their church and a picture ID card with them before the visit is granted.
3. Attorneys may request the use of a Contact Visiting Room for visits. The following guidelines apply:
1. An Attorney must request in writing and prescheduled this type of visit 24 hours in advance of the requested date and time.
2. Requirements for using the Contact Visiting Room are:
• An attorney needs to present videotape (VCR) to the inmate.
• Photographs need to be viewed by the inmate.
• Extensive paperwork requiring signature or explanation.
• Attorney requiring ADA accommodations.  
4. Professional visitation will be conducted in a similar manner to non-professional visitation with the following exceptions:
   1. Attorneys must visit several different inmates/detainees assigned to different housing locations. Therefore, the above procedures will only apply to the first visit. If the attorney must interview another inmate/detainee housed in another area of the facility, he/she will notify the unit officer.
   2. If required the Lobby Detention Aide will notify each respective unit officer to open the Paper Pass Slot for attorney visits in the affected unit.

2.15.1.6 Contact Visitation

Contact visitation is restricted to professional visits only.  

2.15.1.7 ADA Accommodations 

Visitation station #1 in C-unit shall be reserved for visitors requiring ADA accommodations regardless of the inmate/detainee housing assignment.

2.15.1.8 Visitation of Inmate Workers/Trustees 

Trustees are not permitted to receive visits at their work locations. In the event that a trustee is anticipating a visit during his/her scheduled work time, they shall make prior arrangements to be back in their housing unit before the visitor arrives. Supervisors are encouraged to attempt to accommodate these types of request.

2.15.1.9 Visitation Hours

• 7:30 a.m. visitation registration open
• 10:30 a.m. visitation registration closed
• 11:30 a.m. visitation closed
• 12:30 p.m. visitation registration open
• 4:00 p.m. visitation registration closed
• 5:00 p.m. visitation closed
• 6:00 p.m. visitation registration open
• 7:30 p.m. visitation registration closed
• 8:30 p.m. visitation closed

  The above listed schedule encompasses Sunday through Saturday and may be subject to change due to operational needs of the Pinal County Sheriff's Office - Adult Detention Center.