What to wear to a federal prison visit

Length and fit

• Skirt hem/slit no more than 2 inches above knee (over age 10).slit or hemline more than two (2) inches above the top of the knee for persons
• Only walking shorts reaching the top of the knee.Only walking shorts that reach the top of the knee are permitted.
• No sleeveless garments exposing armpits or tank tops.Sleeveless garments with partial sleeves exposing the armpit area, crop tops, tube tops, tank
• Tops must cover stomach, shoulders, chest, and back; no crop tops.Tops, shirts, or blouses must cover the entire upper body at all times, even in
• No tube tops or halter tops; no strapless dresses without jackets.tops, and halter tops are not permitted.
• No transparent or see-through material.Transparent and see-through material is unacceptable.
• No form fitting or tight pants or dresses.Form fitting or tight pants and dresses such as spandex, bicycle pants, or other
• No leggings, jeggings, spandex, leotards unless covered by dress/skirt.Any “pantyhose” type leggings, jeggings, spandex, leotards, etc., or pants with
• No pants with holes unless covered by an appropriate dress/skirt.or pants with holes, will not be permitted
• No gray sweats (commissary items).Clothing accessible to the inmate population through the commissary such as gray

Colors and uniforms

• No khaki or tan pants, shirts, jackets, or coats.Khaki or tan colored pants, shirts, jackets or coats resembling inmate clothing, to
• No orange or red jump suits.include orange or red jump suits is not permitted.
• No gray sweat pants or sweat shirts.gray sweat pants, gray sweat shirts, as well as plain brown and white t-shirts are not
• No plain brown or white t-shirts.as well as plain brown and white t-shirts are not
• No professional uniforms: medical, clergy, or military.professional uniform attire, i.e., medical, clergy, or military

Bras, underwear and metal

• Proper undergarments must be worn.Proper undergarments must be worn.
• Clothing that trips metal detector (underwire bras, metal buttons) may be refused.underwire bras, garter belts, clothing with costume jewelry, large metal buttons, and
• No watches.Umbrellas, gloves, sun glasses, non-prescription glasses, and watches will not be

Shoes

• Shoes required with back or strap; no open-toe shoes.All visitors are to wear shoes with a back or strap around
• No flip-flops, slip-ons, shower shoes, or slippers.Beach style footwear such as, flip-flops, open-toe shoes, slip on shoes, shower shoes or slippers are not permitted.

Hats, hoods and coats

• No hats, visors, head wraps, or headbands.No head-wear such as hats, visors, head wraps or headbands (with the exception
• Religious headwear allowed; medical headwear with documentation.to religious head-wear and when medical reasons dictate, documentation is
• No hooded jackets or shirts.Hooded jackets or shirts will not be permitted in the visiting room.

Children

• Skirt length rule applies to persons over 10 years old.over 10 years of age will not be permitted.

Everything else

• No clothing or accessories suggesting gang association.Obvious clothing or accessories that suggest association with a gang will not be
• No wrap-around dresses, shirts, or tops.Dresses, shirts, or tops that wrap around the body,
• No umbrellas, gloves, sunglasses, or non-prescription glasses.Umbrellas, gloves, sun glasses, non-prescription glasses, and watches will not be
• No provocative or excessively revealing attire.Provocative and/or excessively revealing attire will not be permitted.

If they say no

• Front Lobby officer advises on clothing; questions go to Operations Lieutenant.The Front Lobby officer will professionally advise visitors if clothing worn is appropriate and may be denied visits.
• Any clothing deemed inappropriate for a prison not authorized.Any clothing not noted above that is deemed inappropriate for wear ina