I called Jim Hamilton CC to find out what I need to do to get set up for visitation, whoever answered the phone, looked up his name and then transferred me to someone who never answered the phone, it just rang and rang. Any idea who they would have transferred me to? His case manager? Is that who I need to talk to?
Also, is there anywhere online that has the dress code and rules for visitation? I looked and couldn't find anything, but maybe I am looking in the wrong place....

You guy should be able to get a visitation form for you and a copy of the dress code. I would ask him to see what he could get. But I would think that they transfered you to your guy's case manager.

I'm sure it was either his case manager or unit manager. Are you trying to set up your grace period visit? I had this problem too and the only way was to call and call and call...lol. They finally got around to it the last weekend I could have went of that 30 days!

When you do finally get through or to someone above them, just come right out and ask about the dress code and stuff. I even got the one I talked to, to give me driving directions & asked him if my underwire bra would set the metal detector off :D

Good luck and don't give up!

Underwire BRA !! GOOD ONE!!!

I figured if they are going to make me go through all that security the least they could do is tell me if I could secure my puppies properly :p

:haha: you are so funny freckledgrl. Some people puppies need more security than others:D

Jim Hamilton isn't all that bad. The dress code is: No shorts, no tanks. Other than that, you're pretty much in the clear. You can even wear flip flops if you want. Of course, it's always best to take extra clothes just in case. There is no drug testing (ION scan crap), or anything like that. They pick and choose whether or not they want to pat you down. The woman who works in the booth, Corn, (I call her Cornholio...lol) is a ROYAL b*tch! So, be prepared for that.
If you were on your mans visitation list previously, they might go ahead and leave you on...at least they did for me. I'm sure it depends on the case managers mood that day.
Good luck! :)

yes, I am trying to set up my grace period visit, unfortunately next weekend is the only weekend I can do it so if it doesn't happen then I will have to wait until I get approved. Oh well. I will just keep calling until someone decides to answer the dang phone. I have never been on his list as he was just in OK County before....

Anyone know what I can bring for our kids? (diaper, wipes, sippy cups etc?) What kind of bag does it have to be in?

Thanks so much for the replies, I am sure I will be back with more questions as this is the first time I have dealt with any of this.

Just keep asking away, that's what we all did in the beginning. And each new place will bring new questions...lol.

I'm not sure about the kid items. I would go on the safe side if you never find out. A few wipes in a clear plastic ziplock bag, a couple loose diapers, & 1 clear sippy cup. From what I've seen, almost everything has to be in a clear bag, including your change, so you probably can't go wrong with a ziplock for the first time. They might make you leave it on the counter outside the room or in a locker too.

If you're still having problems getting through on the phone, you might ask the person who answers if she's sending you to the case manager. If she is, then maybe ask if you could be transferred to the unit manager instead. That might not help, but it would at least be something else to try?

LOL Notlyte, ain't that the truth!! :D

What is a grace period visit? My man's been at Jim E Hamilton for several months, but I'm thinking about visiting him real soon. Any info would be appreciated!

The grace period visit is a "free" visit that immediate family can get during the first month at a new facility. If your man has already been at his prison for several months then he's past his grace period. It usually takes a bit of time for a visitor to be approved. Because of that, they allow immediate family to have 1 visit during the first month. After that, all visitors have to be approved first.

Moma, sometimes it can take a month or two before getting approved to visit. If your man hasn't sent you the visiting forms yet, you'll need to get that started right away. Even if you don't plan on visiting for a while, it's good to have that part out of the way. Then you can show up on visiting day whenever it's good for you :thumbsup:

Thanks a lot! I will keep that in mind.

Are you considered immediate family or granted visitation during the grace period if you have a young child together?

I'm not sure on that one, Bess. It would probably be best to call the facility he gets placed at to find out. Some are more lenient than others on immediate family so it can't hurt to try :thumbsup:

Thanks. I'll post when I find out.