Wood County OH Justice Center Visitation Center

Wood County Justice Center - Visitation

VISITATION GUIDELINES: Our visitation schedule and rules are also available for download in .pdf format. Download Here All visitors must arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the visitation start time to sign-in and be screened. Visitors arriving late will be denied visitation There is a limit of four (4) visitors for each

• All visitors must arrive at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the visitation start time to sign-in and be screened.
• Visitors arriving late will be denied visitation
• There is a limit of four (4) visitors for each twenty/thirty (20/30) minute visit period. Two (2) visitors may visit at a time (A child is counted as one visitor)
• All adults must present a valid photo ID (driver’s license/state ID) for visitation screening
• A parent or legal guardian must accompany all visitors under the age of 18 years of age
  • All visitors less than 18 years of age must present a birth certificate AND a social security card
  • Legal guardians must present proof of guardianship (ex. Certified copy of a journal entry ordering guardianship, etc.)
  • Only ONE child will be permitted to visit with a parent/legal guardian at one time
  • Children will not be disruptive in visitation or the lobby
  • Any child left sitting in the lobby MUST be supervised by an adult
  • No child can stand/or sit on the ledges/stools in visitation. All children are to sit on the stool or a parent/guardian’s lap during visitation
  • Any child not following these rules will not be permitted to return
• All visitors shall be screened through a metal detector prior to entering the visitation area. A frisk (pat down) search may be conducted by Justice Center Staff if the metal detector is alarmed
• All coats/jackets/purses/wallets/cell phones/electronic devices/card keys must either be secured in available lockers/coat rack in the Lobby or be stored in the visitor’s vehicle. The Justice Center will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. A locker key will be permitted in the booths.
• Visitors are required to wear appropriate clothing. This will include, but not be limited to, having no exposed midriff’s/shoulders/cleavage. Shorts and Skirts are to extend to the knees when sitting.
• Booth placement is at the discretion of staff per circumstance
• Visitors who have been an inmate in the WCJC can NOT visit for 60 days after the date of release
• Failure to follow any and all rules as posted or verbally issued of the Justice Center shall result in forfeiture of visitation privileges