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InLuvWALPrsnr
09-14-2005, 02:13 PM
On Saturday and Sunday, visitors will be allowed access to the parking area at 7:30 A.M. Visitor in-processing will begin at 8:00 AM or as soon thereafter as circumstances will permit. Cut-off time is 11:00 AM-No one will be allowed to enter after this time. Those visitors who are not allowed to visit wil not be allowed to stay in the parking log. They must leave state property.

1. The visitor's name must appear on the inmate's visiting list. The visitor must be 19 years of age to be listed and be able to visit, unless they are immediate family of the inmate (brother, sister, children) in which they must be 19 to be on the visiting list.
2. Visitors who are not admitted can not remain in the lobby but must return to their vehicle and leave State property.
3. All visitors 16 years of age or older must have a valid pictrue I.D. or valid drivers license or a non-driver ID issued by the Department of Public Safety.
4. Visitors are required to sign in. When singing in, visitor's must know the inmate's AIS# and the visitor's CAR TAG NUMBER.
5. Special visit are normally approved for immediate family members who live out of state who are not able to visit on a regular basis.
6. The names of children under the age of 19 re required to appear on the inmate's visiting list, and they must be accompanied by an adult who is approved.
7. Only four adults and four children may visit with an inmate at one time.
8. No solid white clothing or anything that appears to be white will be permitted, (esample NO BEIGE, CREAM, OR LIGHT TAN) (i.e. blouses, shirts, pants, skirts.
9. No jewelry will be permitted.
10. No mini-skirts, shorts, Capri pants, flood pants, spandex pants, halter tops, low-cut tops, sundresses, sleeveless tops, see-through clothing, jogging/sweat suits, or wind suits are allowed. No dresses or skirts that button or zip down the front. No short tail shirts, no skin-tight clothing or clothing that exposes the midriff is allowed. Clothing which may be appropriate in many public places may not be appropriate for visitation at this facility.
11. All female visitors must wear a bra and panties. A slip must be worn with dresses and skirts. Dresses and skirts must be below the knee, with no slit up the leg (front, back or side).
12. No wigs or hair pieces unless pre-approved by the warden.
13. There will be no smoking on the visiting yard. This includes the restrooms. The visitors will not be allowed to stand outside the visiting room and smoke.
14. Inmates are not allowed to handle any money during their visit.

InLuvWALPrsnr
09-14-2005, 02:26 PM
BEHAVIOR IN VISTING AREA:

1. Anyone found to be in possession of any non-permitted item in the visiting area will be asked to leave
2. All unused change must be brought out by the visitor. Inmates are not allowed to handle or keep money.
3. Visitors who bring children will be responsible for those childre on the visiting yard. If the visitor can not control their children, they will be asked to leave.
4. Any visotr who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to leave.
5. Any visitor who creates a disturbance, whether physical or verbal, will be asked to leave.
6. Adults will not be permitted to sit on each other's lap; no sitting or standing in an obscene manner, no vulgar language.
7. Inmates may kiss their visitor at the beginning and at the end of their visit, ONLY (time limit less than 5 seconds). NO other physical contact permitted.
8. Visitors may visit only one inmate. Visiting other inmates will not be permitted, with the exception of a parent having two children incarcerated here.
9. Visitors and inmates will exit the visiting yard at 1:00 PM.

DeniseJ
09-18-2005, 08:20 PM
tks for posting this stuff...

Julie4Daniel
09-19-2006, 11:10 AM
Is there still no smoking allowed at Ventress?

Julie4Daniel
09-22-2006, 08:42 AM
I'm going to see my boyfriend tomorrow for the 1st time in 9 1/2 weeks! Whooo Hoooo!!! He is at Ventress any last minute advice? anyone know about smoking?

Stu'sbaby
11-07-2008, 05:58 PM
I am going for my first visit on November 23rd.....any advice on how to deal with it. I don't want to leave him there and it is already bothering me deeply. I know it's gonna be tough but if you have any advice I'd really appreciate it.

briansgal17
11-09-2008, 08:14 PM
Everything will be fine when you go for your visit. Im going for the fourth time on the 15th. You get to visit for almost 5 hours if you get there when it starts. It is kinda hard to leave, but getting to see them makes it all worth it. It gives you something to look forward too when you get to go again. Good luck!

Stu'sbaby
11-10-2008, 10:54 AM
It just stinks because I am almost 5 hours away so I am going to drive down to Auburn and stay with a friend. What time do I need to be in line? I am planning on leaving her house at 5:30 beause I want to be one of the first ones in so I can have all my time with him. I should get there about 6:30 or so, is that early enough? I know that they only check cars in 5 at a time. Is there anything else that a fisrt timer should know? Thanks so much.

road2lane
11-10-2008, 12:47 PM
I am going for my first visit on November 23rd.....any advice on how to deal with it. I don't want to leave him there and it is already bothering me deeply. I know it's gonna be tough but if you have any advice I'd really appreciate it.

I'm supposed to be going then too!!!

road2lane
11-10-2008, 12:57 PM
a few questions real quick?

i'm 18 and going with my fiances aunt because they won't allow me to go by myself. well, our son is going to but bobby isn't on the birth certificate. waht all do i bring for him?

another question, what kind of shoes?
i'm planning on wearing jeans, a long sleeve dark purple blouse with white undershirt and my slip on birkinstocks. is that okay?
i just don't wanna screw this up. this will be my first time seeing him in a year and a half

briansgal17
11-17-2008, 08:48 PM
Congrats on getting to see him! I bring my son too and they have never asked for anything. Brians not on the birth certificate either, just make sure that he is one his visitation list. I have wore a bunch of different kind of shoes. I dont think it really matter, but i always bring a change of clothes just in case they say something to me. I wore boots up to my knees this past visit and they didnt say anything. I hope you have a wonderful visit. ALso, i got to Ventress a 7:15 this past saturday and i was still the third one in line. It doesnt take that long to get in . I used to get there really early but now i wait until the last minute to leave. Good luck everyone!

Stu'sbaby
12-10-2008, 08:37 AM
Just wanted to update... the visit was wonderfull. I got there way early and was the 2nd car in line. So I got to see him the whole time and it made me feel so much better. His next visit is the 27th of December and I can't wait. It's amazing but my heart still flutters when I see him, even after 5 years together. But he is starting the "Do or Die" SAP program Monday and I've heard some things that make me a little nervous about it. Does anyone know anything about this or has anyone been through it? I'd love to find out a little more so I know what to expect.

jonivea
12-10-2008, 09:04 PM
My husband is going through the "Do or Die" SAP program right now, and I'm staying prayed up because it is a very intense program, you get wrote for your pants sagging or your shoes being untied, that type of crap...

jamiesgirl2
12-18-2008, 12:53 AM
My first visit will be Jan 25th. Everywhere else Jamie has been, has been teleconferencing I don't physically have him in front of me. So what do I take, should I leave my purse in the car?? I mean I am so not used to this. I haven't seen him since Sept 22nd and haven't been face to face with him since Agst 12th. So I am extremely nervous!!! Please give me advice.

Lysbeth
12-19-2008, 08:10 AM
You can't take anything in an ADOC facility with you except for your car keys and your photo ID (and they will hold both when you register). So yes, you're going to have to leave your purse in the car (or trunk, whatever).

Don't wear any jewelry - nothing allowed but a wedding band.

Don't wear anything white (white tennis shoes/socks are OK, no white clothes tho).

Don't wear anything revealing or low cut, or with holes in it, don't wear any sweats/fleece stuff.

Don't wear open-toed shoes.

If it's cold, you can take your coat in with you.

If you're wearing a dress or skirt, make sure you have a slip on. And wear underwear because they WILL check.

That should pretty much do it for the most part, most of that's standard for most ADOC facilities. It's always good advice to keep an extra set of clothes in the car just in case they don't like something, but I've never had to go back and change.

I pretty much just wear jeans and a t-shirt and tennis shoes, or a sweater if it's cold weather. Never had any problem.

jonivea
12-20-2008, 10:01 PM
And absolutely NOOOOOO jogging suits or sweat suits... You will get turned around!!!