I plan on going to visit my Fiance Travis at SCC in NOVEMBER and have been told by others that piercings set off the metal detectors and you have to take them out. Is this true ?????? anyone else have this problem anyone know if you can wear them in the visiting areas
Please help me
Thank you in advance
Mwah
De Anna

I've seen it go both ways. My daughter had a fresh cartilage peircing in her ear, along with the earrings they allow and they let her go. But if you set off the alarm, the only way to get in is to remove them. I'd get rid of as many as possible before I went in, because anything you remove has to be taken all the way back out to your car.

Thank you for your advice....I have decided to just go ahead and get plastic retainer piercings for my visit.

Oh! That's a good idea!! I don't know why I didn't think of that. I'm not worried about my old piercings, but I was kinda bummed about my new one.

Thanks for reminding me about those things!

What do you have pierced? I have my tounge, nose, eyebrow, ears and bellybutton all pierced and i've never had a problem! It dependes on if you have them done right, pierceings are all done with sterling silver jewlery so that dosent set off the metal detectors!

Hey Girl my mans up in Salinas Valley i went to go and see him and my piercings never went off and i have my bellybutton ,ears, and nipples done never went off once.

I have my eyebrow, tongue, monroe, labret and nose done as well as ears. Im just going by what my fiance has said. His x GF had a monroe and had to take it out to get through the metal detector. I dont know.....I have never had any problems going into court houses or anything with detectors present. Thank you all for your help

i have my nose done and i have 14 kt in it with a diamond and they make me take it out everytime my son is at csatf so i don't no about where your guy is but good luck with it anyway and have a great visit

If you have 14K gold jewelry it doesn't set the machines off. Real silver either.

I've got surgical steel. Will that set it off?

surgical steel is fine :)

Soooooo.......Ever wonder what you can, and can't wear? Run it across some of us that have been there....we will help you out. :thumbsup:

I thought I had it down this last time I went but....had on a tank (under my top) that has adjusters and the adjusters that are plastic obviously were not plastic..I guess they had some metal in them....

watch out and be extra cautious.....we want to get in to see our guys!

I had a TONGUE piercing i visiting at another FACILITY it did go OFF...i took off and it CLOSED!!!..

Thanks wendy i had no idea.=)....How about HAIR CLIPS ? can we use Plastic clips..??

Mine have never gone off at SCC. I have seen women take their piercings out to get through the metal detector but were able to put them back in for their visit.

I see women go through with the little and medium sized alligator clips in their hair with no problem but bobby pins will go off.

Mine have never gone off at SCC. I have seen women take their piercings out to get through the metal detector but were able to put them back in for their visit.



They made me take my piercings off so I could walk through the metal detector. Then they gave me a small bag to put my earings in and they put them in the manila envelope with my id.

I have multiple piercings ~ uuummmk, yeah we will leave it at that :eek: and mine have never gone off.

Ladys, what can I wear to visiting? are they strict on tight clothes? should I just stick to Black loose pants and a Grey T-shirt?

Ladys, what can I wear to visiting? are they strict on tight clothes? should I just stick to Black loose pants and a Grey T-shirt?

YES GOOD IDEA

Visitor Attire

It is recommended that visitors dress conservatively and with the following guidelines in mind.
Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Any alteration to clothing once a visitor is inside the
visiting area will be grounds for terminating the visit.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing which, in any combination of shades or types of material/fabric, resembles California
State-issued inmate clothing, blue denim or chambray shirts and blue denim pants.
• Clothing that resembles law enforcement or military-type clothing, including rain gear.
• Hats, wigs or hairpieces (except with prior written approval of the Visiting Sergeant).
• Clothing that exposes the breast/chest area, genital area, or buttocks.
• Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts exposing more than two inches above the knee, including slits
when standing.
• Sheer or transparent garments.
• Strapless or "spaghetti” strap tops.
• Clothing exposing the midriff area.
• Clothing or accessories displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings.
• Brassieres with metal underwires or any other detectable metal are not permitted.

Ladys, what can I wear to visiting? are they strict on tight clothes? should I just stick to Black loose pants and a Grey T-shirt?

I've never had any problems getting in ~ buy i guess it depends on the guard. Just watch anything to low cut at the chest, cause they will make you turn it around or get a new shirt...plus now they have this stupid rule about if you lift your arms your armpits are not allowed to show...LOL ~ didnt know my armpits were sexy, but whatever. Just use your good judgement and if you think it may not fly then dont wear it or at least bring a different outfit in case they make you change. The only thing that sucks is if your man is on Calaveras or Mariposa it is a long walk back to your car ~ but Bernie in the friends outside building is pretty good about letting you know if something wont work ~ if he doesnt mention anything, just ask him, he is really nice and helpful and has been there for like 8 yrs.

Ladys, what can I wear to visiting? are they strict on tight clothes? should I just stick to Black loose pants and a Grey T-shirt?

Make sure your sleeves cover your full shoulder - and no v-backs, even if nothing is showing. Also, I was told by a CO in the visiting room that I need to make sure when I bent forward that no clevage shows or my visit would be terminated. So, I bent forward for her when I signed in and asked her to check me on the spot - as I had no intent to be out of compliance and have my visit terminated. She got to see for herself that nothing showed. :)

Hello ladies, can someone who has visited SCC for a while now, tell me what kind of flip flops can I wear? my friend told me that theyre certain flip flops that are not allowed because they resemble Inmate " Shower shoes" can I wear the "Soda" Brand flip flops, the ones that come in all colors theyre like $8 the cheap ones, and can I wear a Dark Blue T-shirt that has a Levis logo on it?

Im going this friday to visit and need to know by Today, thanks.

Genreally speaking most places don't let you wear the rubber type flip flops like shower shoes. Each prison varies so I'm sure someone who has visited recently will come along with an answer. :)


Hello ladies, can someone who has visited SCC for a while now, tell me what kind of flip flops can I wear? my friend told me that theyre certain flip flops that are not allowed because they resemble Inmate " Shower shoes" can I wear the "Soda" Brand flip flops, the ones that come in all colors theyre like $8 the cheap ones, and can I wear a Dark Blue T-shirt that has a Levis logo on it?

Im going this friday to visit and need to know by Today, thanks.

Genreally speaking most places don't let you wear the rubber type flip flops like shower shoes. Each prison varies so I'm sure someone who has visited recently will come along with an answer. :)

hello yes you can wear fip flops just no all black ones
has to have some kind of color on them or like mine has silver on them like little fllowers
shrit no blue- green -tan

My husband is in Jamestown (SCC) and they are real strict!! What if I wear white bermudda shorts and tennis shoes and a green tee shirt? Can we wear colors at all? I am also gonna have our newborn, does it matter what he wears? I am real new at this and Jamestown is six hours from where we live and I really wanna see my husband, BAD!!! I also gotta have a see through purse, huh? Please help, I need all the advise I can get!

My husband is in Jamestown (SCC) and they are real strict!! What if I wear white bermudda shorts and tennis shoes and a green tee shirt? Can we wear colors at all? I am also gonna have our newborn, does it matter what he wears? I am real new at this and Jamestown is six hours from where we live and I really wanna see my husband, BAD!!! I also gotta have a see through purse, huh? Please help, I need all the advise I can get!


I moved your post to the Jamestown thread so you would get answers from others that visit there.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

LuvandLaughsCa
CA Moderator

I have worn a bright green shirt before, so that must be OK. I think as long as the shorts are down to your knees they are OK. I don't know of any restrictions on baby clothes. I bought a clear zippered make-up bag at Wal-mart and it worked really well. I think they even have some with a little black fabric strap that look like a little purse. Here are some other visiting guidelines:

Visitor Attire

It is recommended that visitors dress conservatively and with the following guidelines in mind.
Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Any alteration to clothing once a visitor is inside the
visiting area will be grounds for terminating the visit.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing which, in any combination of shades or types of material/fabric, resembles California
State-issued inmate clothing, blue denim or chambray shirts and blue denim pants.
• Clothing that resembles law enforcement or military-type clothing, including rain gear.
• Hats, wigs or hairpieces (except with prior written approval of the Visiting Sergeant).
• Clothing that exposes the breast/chest area, genital area, or buttocks.
• Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts exposing more than two inches above the knee, including slits
when standing.
• Sheer or transparent garments.
• Strapless or "spaghetti” strap tops.
• Clothing exposing the midriff area.
• Clothing or accessories displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings.
• Brassieres with metal underwires or any other detectable metal are not permitted.

Allowable items:

• Identification Card.
• One Handkerchief, no bandannas.
• Tissue Pack, unopened.
• Clear Change Purse.
• $30 Per Adult and $10.00 Per Minor Visitor, in Coin or One Dollar Bills Only.
• Comb or Brush.
• Two Keys On A Ring with No Attachments.
• 10 Photographs.
• Indian Medicine Bag, upon inspection and approval.
• Two small (less than 12 inches in length) solid toys.
• One Infant Carrier.
• Six Disposable Diapers.
• Factory-Sealed Baby Wipes.
• Two Transparent Plastic Baby Bottles of Pre-Mixed Formula/Milk/Juice Per Baby.
• One Transparent Pacifier.
• Three Jars of Factory Sealed Baby Food and One Plastic Baby Spoon.
• One Single-Layer Baby Blanket.
• One Transparent Diaper Bag.
• One Change of Baby Clothing.
• One Single-Layer Burp Cloth.

Visitors may retain only life-sustaining, condition-stabilizing medication with the prescribing
physician's written statement of its immediate need, and only in the physician's prescribed amount
immediately required to sustain or stabilize the condition during the visit. The physician’s written
statement shall include the physician’s medical license number, address, and phone number.

All medication shall be in its original pharmacy container with the patient's name, pharmacy, name of
medication, prescribed dosage, and the physician's name indicated on the container's label.
Nonprescription medicine is not permitted.

Prohibited Items

• All tobacco and tobacco products.
• Food. All refreshments are to be purchased from the vending machines located in the visiting
room, except Camps and Ranches.
• Chewing gum.
• Purses.
• Cameras.
• Pagers.
• Cell phones.
• Writing materials or books, unless approved prior to entering the Visiting Room.

Visiting Room Procedures

Each visitor and inmate is responsible for his or her own conduct while visiting. Violation of the rules
and regulations may result in termination, restriction, suspension, or denial of visits. Additionally,
disciplinary action may be taken against the inmate. An inmate and his/her visitor(s) are allowed to
briefly embrace and kiss at the beginning and end of their visit. An inmate may hold his or her minor
children. Inmates may also hold minor children accompanied by an adult. Children are to remain
under the direct supervision and control of the visiting parent or guardian at all times. Holding hands
on top of the table in plain view is permitted, with no other physical contact. Excessive contact,
(kissing, massaging, stroking, and sitting with legs intertwined or sitting on laps) could result in
termination of the visit. Nursing mothers shall be discreet and covered when breast-feeding their baby
in the visiting area. Failure to do so may result in termination of visiting for that day. Inmates cannot
receive any items, gifts, money, jewelry, or documents during a visit. However, the adult visitor may
ask for a pencil and notebook paper as needed. Smoking is not allowed in the visiting rooms or outside patios in the institutions at any time.

I hope this is helpful and that you have a really nice visit. Drive carefully!

My husband is in Jamestown (SCC) and they are real strict!! What if I wear white bermudda shorts and tennis shoes and a green tee shirt? Can we wear colors at all? I am also gonna have our newborn, does it matter what he wears? I am real new at this and Jamestown is six hours from where we live and I really wanna see my husband, BAD!!! I also gotta have a see through purse, huh? Please help, I need all the advise I can get!


Just be sure to have a couple of changes of clothing ready to go in the car - just in case you or the baby have to change. The big thing seems to be no low necklines or low cut backs - even V-necks or V-backs have been flagged- be sure not to show your armpits - sleeveless blouses or sleeves that are too short get flagged. I've worn bermuda shorts - down to my knees. Also clothing that is too fitted - even a proper fit - can be flagged - they seem to prefer looser clothing. One of the guards is very, very particular... and I'm sorry to say this - but if you have a nice figure, you will be watched like a hawk. Just go real modest and then when you think you've got it - make sure your back up outfit(s) are even more modest.

You'll have a great visit!

Colors to wear in case it hasn't been mentioned enough...

black, brown, red, pink, purple, yellow....I would stay in that family of colors

Oops, that list MoMVB posted needs updating on the allowable money limit. It's now $50 per adult and $20 per child. ;)

My husband is in Jamestown (SCC) and they are real strict!! What if I wear white bermudda shorts and tennis shoes and a green tee shirt? Can we wear colors at all? I am also gonna have our newborn, does it matter what he wears? I am real new at this and Jamestown is six hours from where we live and I really wanna see my husband, BAD!!! I also gotta have a see through purse, huh? Please help, I need all the advise I can get!
BE CAREFUL WEARING WHITE SHORTS/PANTS
I HAVE SEEN THEM MAKE PEOPLE GO CHANGE
YOU CAN USE A ZIP LOCK BAG TOO

Just be sure to have a couple of changes of clothing ready to go in the car - just in case you or the baby have to change. The big thing seems to be no low necklines or low cut backs - even V-necks or V-backs have been flagged- be sure not to show your armpits - sleeveless blouses or sleeves that are too short get flagged. I've worn bermuda shorts - down to my knees. Also clothing that is too fitted - even a proper fit - can be flagged - they seem to prefer looser clothing. One of the guards is very, very particular... and I'm sorry to say this - but if you have a nice figure, you will be watched like a hawk. Just go real modest and then when you think you've got it - make sure your back up outfit(s) are even more modest.

You'll have a great visit!
OH YA I FORGOT ABOUT THE ARMPITS
TO FUNNY WHO EVER SAID ARMPITS ARE SEXY LOL