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Three Types of Video Visits

At Facility

These visits are when you go to your facility and sit at a video visit station in the lobby. Your loved one or friend will be on a video visit station in their pod.

From Computer

At select facilities families and friends can have video visits from their own personal computers in the comfort of their own homes. You will need the following equipment to do a video visit from home:

• A computer.
• A webcam and a microphone, or a computer with these components built in (most laptops have these built in).
• An internet browser. Internet browsers Safari 4 and higher, or Firefox 7 and higher, are strongly recommended. Using other browsers may not load the page appropriately in order to begin your visit. We are not responsible for technical problems or issues that may arise from using an unsupported browser.
• For the best visit experience you should use headphones, but they are not required.
• High speed internet (DSL or Cable) connection (dial up and satellite are not supported).

From Android Device

Video visits go mobile with our Visit Now Android app. At select facilities families and friends can have video visits from their own Android devices.

How to Schedule a Visit

Free video visit policy.

Free visits are a benefit for the inmate and are credited to the  inmate’s account. Therefore the inmate is the only one who  can book a free visit . This allows the inmate at your facility full control of whom they want to use their free visit with. There are also advanced scheduling rules that control the timeframe that a free visit can be booked. These rules vary by facility. If an inmate books a visit outside this timeframe, they will not be allowed to use a free visit.

• Book the visit with their Friends & Family.
• Suggest a visit with their Friends & Family. The Friends & Family must have no prepaid funds on their account at the time they confirm the suggested time. The inmate’s free visit will then be deducted.
• Confirm a suggested visit from their friends and family. The Friends & Family must have no prepaid funds on their account at the time the inmate confirms the visit. The inmate’s free visit will then be deducted from their free visit allowance.

The only way Friends & Family can use a free visit is by suggesting a visit with the inmate. If the inmate has a free visit available and there are no prepaid funds on the Friends & Family account at the time the inmate confirms, the free visit will be deducted from inmate’s account.

What Services Are Available At My Facility?

Select your facility below, available services:.

• Phone & Voicemail
• Video Visit at Facility
• Video Visit from Home

• Photo Sharing
• Tablets Your inmate has access to tablets. Make a deposit to their account so they have more ways to be productive, and you have more ways to stay connected.
• Verification Required

What is Telmate Verified?

If you are asked to be Telmate Verified it means your facility requires verification of your identity prior to acceptance of inmates' calls. The purpose of verification is to ensure inmates are not connecting with inappropriate people on the outside. The verification process is simple and can be completed before or after creating an account.

To be verified, you can make a deposit , schedule a visit or download and complete the Telmate Verified form .

Did you know…

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, inmates who

maintain strong relationships

with friends and family, greatly reduce their risk of recidivism.

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Visit an incarcerated person

Service overview.

Incarcerated people can receive visitors in prison for one hour each week. Walk-ins are not permitted. You must schedule your visit at least 48 hours in advance.

If you are visiting an incarcerated person, you can bring an outfit for them to attend court in .

Philadelphia prison facilities are operated by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) .

Who can visit an incarcerated person

Friends and family members can visit incarcerated people.

Children that are six months and older can visit with a parent or guardian. The adult must provide proof of custody or a birth certificate. Children cannot visit during school hours.

No more than one adult and one child can visit with a person at one time.

Who can’t visit an incarcerated person

You cannot visit someone in jail or prison at a PDP facility if you:

• Are on probation, parole, or conditional release including furlough and work release.
• Were incarcerated in any Philadelphia Department of Prisons facility in the last six months.
• Are believed to have a potential detrimental effect on the person you are visiting, or pose a security threat to the facility.
• Have had your visiting privileges suspended.

If you have been denied a visit because of one of the reasons above, you can request special permission from the facility’s warden.

Requirements

Visitors must follow a dress code. You may not wear:

• Plain white t-shirts.
• Clothing that closely resembles an incarcerated person’s uniform (orange jumpsuits, blue scrub tops).
• Hoodies or jackets with hoods.
• Hot pants or short-shorts. (Bermuda shorts are permissible.)
• Torn jeans.
• Revealing clothing or see-through fabric anywhere on the torso.
• Mini-skirts or dresses (must be within two inches of the knee).
• Low-rise pants or skirts that reveal undergarments.
• Clothing with offensive or provocative language.
• Clothing with writing across the seat of pants or skirt.
• Open-toe shoes.

Visitors must wear:

• Shirts with sleeves.

If you’re wearing leggings or stretch pants, your top must cover your hips when you raise your arms above your head.

Where and when

Appointments for visits are first-come, first-served. You must make your appointment between 48 hours and seven days in advance.

Saturday visits are reserved for designated facility populations. Holiday visits are only allowed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Visitors must be at the facility at least ten minutes before the scheduled visit.

Friends and family members can collect personal effects from the cashier during the hours listed below. The cashier’s office is open 24 hours a day at release.

Visiting hours by facility

* To visit an incarcerated person at the Detention Center (DC), Alternative & Special Detention Center (ASD), or ASD MOD III, go to the Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF) visiting lobby.

In the visiting area, you can store your belongings in a locker. You must have quarters for the lockers. There is no change machine in the waiting room.

They may ask you to loosen undergarments to perform the search. You also need to go through a metal detector.

If you feel that a search was improper, ask to speak to a supervisor or contact the Office of Community Justice Outreach (CJO) at (215) 685-8909 or (215) 685-7288 .

If the person you are visiting doesn’t want to see you, you will not be allowed to visit them. The PDP will not force anyone to meet a visitor if they don’t want to.

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Video Visitation

Video visitation is a great way to connect with your loved one over the internet, without having to worry about unpredictable crowds and overly busy visitation hours.

Visits can be scheduled and paid for in advance, allowing you to visit with inmates at times that are convenient for you.

We offer two types of Video Visitation services:

At-Home Video Visits

These video visits can be conducted at home on your PC computer, laptop or mobile device (Android).

Save travel expenses, time, long lines and parking fees with at-home video visits.

Ease stress on children who can now communicate without visiting the facility in person.

On-site Video Visits

On-site video visits are conducted at visitation stations at the facility.

With these visits, you are still required to travel to the facility.

Through our easy-to-use website, you can schedule, register, and pay for (if applicable) the visit in advance. Then, conduct the visit in real-time over the internet.

Please note: These services can vary by facility and are not available at all locations.

How It Works

• Check to see if your inmate’s facility offers video visitation.
• If video visitation is offered at the facility, go to www.gtlvisitme.com . Register yourself and all visitors participating in the visitations.
• Select the facility where your loved one is located.
• Search for your inmate, and add them.
• Click “Schedule” to begin the scheduling process.
• You will see the cost associated with your visit at the time of scheduling. Enter your credit card or debit card information to complete the scheduling process. You will receive a confirmation email and receipt for your visit.
• For at-home video visits : sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
• For on-site video visits: arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. Each facility has its own rules for on-site visits. Please review rules prior to arrival.

For additional helpful information and a list of useful questions about visitation, scheduling, and facility policies, view our v isitation FAQs .

What It Costs

Visitation costs vary by correctional facility and visitation duration.

Different types of visits may have different costs or no cost at all.

All costs associated with visits are clearly displayed at the time of scheduling. Visitors are aware of all the options and can choose based on their visitation preferences.

Ways to Pay

When scheduling fee-based video visitations through our visitation website , you will be asked to provide your payment information to complete the scheduling process.

We accept debit cards, charge cards, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards.

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Visit a Person in Custody

• Visit Schedule
• Visit Transportation
• Visiting with Children
• Visitors' Dress Code
• Visitor Satisfaction Survey

Beginning May 10, 2023:

• In-person visits are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Wednesday and Thursday: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Visitors who arrive outside of the registration hours will not be eligible for a visit.
• In-Person visits follow the existing visitor schedule according to the last name of the individual in custody. Please view this schedule here .
• Visiting groups may consist of no more than two (2) adults and one (1) child who will sit on one of the adult’s lap; or one (1) adult and two (2) children, at least one of whom is small enough to sit on someone’s lap.
• Prospective visitors who are not feeling well are encouraged to say home and return for a visit on a different day.

Facility Locations

The Department operates several facilities across NYC. Please see the list of Facility Locations where names and address of all DOC facilities to inform your visit.

Things to Know

• Visitors will be subject to passive canine searches when arriving to the Rikers Island Visit Control Building or the Borough facilities, or any other facility including the Hospital Prison Wards.
• All visitors 18 years of age and older must present valid current identification that contains a photograph and signature. Acceptable forms of identification for all visitors are listed below.
• A 16-year-old or 17-year-old with valid identification (such as a birth certificate) may accompany a child under the age of 16 if that 16- or 17-year-old is the parent of the child and the inmate being visited is also the parent of the same child. In this case, the 16- or 17-year-old must produce a birth certificate for the child under the age of 16.

     PLEASE NOTE: All packages for persons in custody need to be mailed. Packages will not      be accepted during  in-person visits.      

Acceptable Forms of Identification

From any state or territory in the U.S.:

• Current driver’s license
• Valid Employment ID card with photo AND most recent employment paycheck/stub
• DMV Non-driver license identification card

Other Acceptable Forms of Identification

• Resident alien or permanent resident card issued by the U.S. Department of Justice
• Passport (from any country)
• NYS benefits identification card (Medicaid/food stamp photo ID)
• U.S. Armed Services identification
• Consulate-issued or diplomatic identification

If you have any questions while at a facility, please ask a Correction Officer or Supervisor.

Bureau of Administrative Services

Visitation scheduling.

Please view our Inmate Visitation Policy

Please schedule visiting at: https://stanislausca.gtlvisitme.com/app .

FACILITY VISITING HOURS:

ALL VISITING IS SCHEDULED ELECTRONICALLY ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

VISITOR CHECK IN: ALL VISITORS PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED VISIT

OFFICIAL VISITING HOURS : 0800 to 2100 daily

SHERIFF’S DETENTION CENTER (PSC EAST & PSC WEST) & REACT FACILITY:

Face-to face non-contact visits and video visitation

No Visiting Wednesday

Thursday – Tuesday: 0800   – 1100, 1200   – 1600, 1900 – 2100

Visiting Closed: 1100 – 1200 & 1600 – 1900

Effective July 1, 2023, the MHU Unit 2 visit schedule will be as follows:

• This schedule applies to Face to face, non-contact visiting

SHERIFF’S DETENTION VISITATION CENTER:

Currently, the visitation center is only open Monday’s and Tuesday’s from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Video Visitation

Closed: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday

Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (future) , & Friday (future)

Closed Holidays

Open: 0800 – 1030 & 1200 – 1530 (future)

Closed: 1030 – 1130

Master Visiting Schedule:

This schedule applies to the following:

• Face to Face Visiting – PSC West
• Video Visitation – PSC East (Public Lobby)
• Video Visitation – Sheriff’s Detention Visitation Center (Off-Site) for the PSC East & REACT
• Video Visitation – Public Visiting from Home for the PSC East & REACT
• Video Visitation – Paid Visiting (Public Visiting from Home) for the PSC East & REACT
• Contact Visiting – Minimum Housing Units 1 & 2

Sheriff’s Detention Visitation Center (off-site) Staff Hours:

MONDAY – TUESDAY – THURSDAY (future) – FRIDAY (future) – C losed Holidays

0700 to 0800: Administrative Hours

0800 to 1030: Visiting

1030 to 1130: Closed

1200 to 1550: Visiting (future)

1600: Closed to Public (future)

1600 to 1700: Administrative Hours (future)  

For Information: Visitors can log onto  GTL Visitation Scheduling to complete visitor registration and to begin scheduling visitation. For more information, please download the online brochure .

Visiting Rules

NOTICE: ALL PUBLIC VIDEO VISITS ARE SUBJECT TO MONITORING AND RECORDING.

• All Fields on the visitor request form must be complete. Incomplete forms will not be accepted or submitted.
• Visit request forms and visitor appeal forms are available online at www.scsdonline.com
• All visitors must have an email address to register for visitor approval and to schedule visitation.
• Visitors must present valid governmental identification each time they visit an inmate. Acceptable ID must depict, at the minimum, the bearer’s name, date of birth, physical description, and signature. Any person who falsely identifies themselves to gain admittance into a Stanislaus County Detention Facility, is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted (California Penal Code Section(s) 4570.5).
• All visit request forms will be reviewed and processed within 72 business hours, from the time of submission. Minors must be listed on the visitor’s request form before being approved to visit.
• Any visitor applicant who is currently on probation, or has an open case will be denied. Any visitor applicant who has been confined in a state prison facility within the last five years will not qualify for visitor approval. Visitor applicants who have been incarcerated in any county Jail may not visit within 30 days of their release. Any visitor applicant who has been incarcerated for charges involving weapons, violence or any felony controlled substances may not visit an inmate in Stanislaus County within 3 years of their release from custody, final disposition of sentence, or release from probation or other alternative to custody.
• If it is determined that an individual is a victim of the inmate they are attempting to visit; they are prohibited from visiting that inmate.
• If it is determined that an individual has a valid and active restraining order against an inmate, they are prohibited from visiting the inmate named on the restraining order until the order has expired or a judge has rescinded the order.
• A maximum of 4 visitors are allowed at one time for visits at the Sheriff’s Detention Center (PSC East & West), REACT, and the Sheriff’s Visitation Center. A maximum of 3 visitors are allowed at Minimum Housing Units 1 and 2 (contact visiting).
• Minor children must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian during visitation. The accompanying parent or legal guardian must be an approved visitor and present an original or certified copy of a birth certificate or proof of guardianship at the time of the visit.
• Visitors who are unable to adequately supervise their children while inside the facility, will not be allowed to visit and will be asked to leave the facility. Visitors who are disruptive or cause disturbances that result in a crime may be arrested. If a visitor is escorted from the facility for disruptive behavior, the visitor will be denied approval to visit until re-approved by the facility commander.
• An inmate may refuse to see a visitor at any time. Inmates must submit an inmate request form to delete visitors from their approved visitor list.
• Visitors must conform to the dress code approved by the facility commander that is listed here and posted in the public lobbies. Displays by visitors of gang colors, symbols, marks, or attire representing gang affiliation are strictly forbidden in visiting areas. Appropriate attire is required. No short shorts or dresses, no spaghetti strap tops or dresses, no inappropriate verbiage on clothing, shirts must cover the stomach area completely. Visitors who do not meet these criteria will not be allowed to visit.
• Suspension of regular visitation for reasons of safety, security or under exigent circumstances may occur at the direction of the shift supervisor or facility commander.
• Visitors who aid or assist, or attempt to aid or assist, an inmate in escape from jail will be permanently banned from visitation and may be prosecuted under California Law (California Penal Code Section(s) 4534, 4535, 4550).
• Bringing firearms, explosives, alcoholic beverages, narcotics and controlled substances into a detention facility is a crime and cause for arrest (California Penal Code Section(s) 2772, 2790, 4573, 4573.5, 4573.6, 4573.8, 4573.9, 4574).
• Visitors who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to visit and may be subject to arrest.
• Cameras, radios, cell phones, audio/video recording devices, purses, bags, baby strollers, car seats, diaper bags, oversized hats, keys, backpacks, briefcases, wallets, food or drinks, or similar objects that could be used to compromise facility security are banned from visiting and secure perimeter areas within the grounds of the facility.
• Visitors will not give or take anything from an inmate without prior approval from the shift supervisor (California Penal code section(s) 2540, 2541, 4570, 4570.1)
• Any person found to be communicating, in any manner, with an inmate other than the inmate they signed up to visit; may be found to be in violation of a crime, which could be cause for arrest (California penal Code Section(s) 4570, 4570.1).
• Any visitor who destroys, damages, or defaces any facility property will lose approval of visiting privileges and be escorted from the facility. If the damage is determined to be a crime, the visitor may be arrested (California Penal Code 4600).
• Visitors entering a Stanislaus County Detention Facility may be subject to a search of their person, vehicle or property. The type and scope of the search will be based on the facility and the potential access the visitor has to the facility or inmates.
• Hostages will not be recognized for bargaining purposes during escape attempts by inmates.
• Visitors may only visit one inmate per day.

Download the .pdf version of the Visiting Rules.

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Visiting Inmates

All visitors must register and schedule visits in the visitation program. https://leecountyfl.gtlvisitme.com/app.

On visitation day, visitors will be required to check in at the kiosk and confirm their identification at the visitation desk, 15 minutes prior to their scheduled visitation time. Each inmate will be allowed up to two visitors per visitation session. Names will be checked against the inmate’s visitation list. A valid photo identification that displays the date of birth, is required to be presented to the Clerk. If no identification is displayed, the visitor will not be permitted to visit. Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the visit. Remote visitations can still be conducted via www.gtlvisitme.com

Inmate Visitation

All visitations for the Jail, Core and Community Program Units (CPU’s) are conducted through a video monitor. Each inmate will be allowed two (2) visitations per week for one (1) hour each. Up to two (2) visitors from the Inmate’s Authorized Visitation List will be allowed to visit with the inmate; children under one year of age will not be included in the count.

You Must Be an Approved Visitor

All inmates are given a packet that contains an INMATE VISITATION LIST. The inmate can then place up to five (5) names of family members/friends that they want to visit with. Children under the age of one year DO NOT need to be placed on this list. They also do not count as one of the visitors. The inmate can only update their visitation list every four (4) months from the day they sign up. Any add-ons or removals constitutes as an update. Visitors on the list will be the only persons allowed to visit the inmate with the exception of Clergy, Attorney, and infants under the age of one year. Our hours of operations are open Monday-Sunday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where Do You Go to Visit an Inmate?

All visits for inmates at the Lee County Corrections facilities (Main Jail, Core and CPU’s) are conducted at the Visitation facility located on the Ortiz site:

2501 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 258-3773

Corrections facilities, when you enter the corrections facillity you must:.

• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visitation time
• Visitors 16 years of age and older must present a Photo ID (Drivers License, Identification Card, Passport, Military ID, or Prison ID) with a D.O.B.
• Have your name checked against that authorized visitation list
• Abide by the Correction Visitor Regulations below

Violation of Visitation Rules: 

Visitors who fail to comply with the rules and regulations of the Visitation Facility will be escorted from the facility and denied the rest of the visitation. The visitor may be suspended from visitation or banned depending on the severity of the offense. An email will be sent to the Facility Commander detailing the violation and the action taken. The decision for future visitation will be at the discretion of the Correction Bureau Commander and/or designee.

Visitor Regulations:

If you bring any of these items with you on visitation, they will be confiscated and you could face prosecution.

If an inmate is going to appear in court and you wish to bring him/her clothes for trial, you can have the inmate’s Attorney or Public Defender call the Court Operations Office at (239) 258-3400 to make the necessary arrangements. Arrangements with the Court Operations Unit will not be made directly with the family. Visitors are not permitted to introduce cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, cameras, radios, record or tape players, gifts, purses, baby bags, water bottles, food or drinks, etc. into the visitation area. Any of these items thought to have been used during the visitation, will be subject to confiscation. A visitor may be searched at any time if there is reason to believe that they may be in possession of contraband. Contraband is any item not provided to the inmate by the Correction Facility or not purchased by the inmate through the Corrections commissary. You cannot bring the inmate anything else. Visitors wearing attire that is too brief or revealing will not be permitted to visit. Even bringing the following items to an inmate is prohibited: Books, Enveloped letters, Battery- or electronically-operated cards, Candy, Care packages, Clothing, Envelopes, Food, Glitter, Hygiene items, Magazines, Medication, Polaroid pictures, Snacks, Stamps, Stickers, Writing paper, etc. If you bring any of these items with you on visitation, they will be confiscated and you could face prosecution. If an inmate is going to appear in court and you wish to bring him/her clothes for trial, you can have the inmate’s Attorney or Public Defender call the Court Operations Office at (239) 258-3400 to make the necessary arrangements. Arrangements with the Court Operations Unit will not be made directly with the family.

Clergy Visits

Clergy visits must be scheduled through the Chaplain’s Office at (239) 477-1772.

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Jail visiting information

Any individuals in isolation or quarantine cannot have in-person visits until medical clears them. holiday schedules are full-day schedules rotating the populations of the jails. please see the dates below. online scheduling is available for in-person visits starting at 9 a.m. to midnight the day before for the following day. visitors are required to be on site 30 minutes before the scheduled visit. please review all guidelines for scheduling visits. see below for covid-19 health and safety rules for jail visits. in-person visiting is subject to change at any time based on the safety and security of the jails and city health covid-19 guidelines. updated in-person visiting days for the remainder of 2024: *june 19th, 2024 will follow the regular schedule instead of the holiday schedule. county jail #2: tuesdays, 2:00 pm - 8:50 pm a, c, d, e, and f pods wednesdays, 3:25 pm - 655 pm b, d, e, and f pods (workers) thursdays, 2:00 pm - 8:50 pm b, c, e, and civil commitments saturdays and holidays, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm a, b, c, d, e, f, and civil commitments county jail #3: wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 8:15 pm all pods sundays and holidays, 7:30 am - 2:00 pm all pods.

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How to schedule a jail visit

Check to see if the person you want to visit is in jail..

Locate the person you want to visit using our “Find a Person in Jail” search tool. If the person is not listed, they are not in our jail.

Book your appointment online the day before you plan to visit

You will need the person in jail’s name or SF number to schedule your visit. You can locate their SF number, or “SFNO,” on the “Find a Person in Jail” search tool. 

You also will need to register for a visitor’s account with our online scheduler if you haven’t done so. You will need a valid, government-issued photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport. Once you register, you’ll receive an email with a temporary password and your visitor ID. Use the temporary password and your email address to log in to the online scheduler and reserve your visit. 

When you reserve your visit online, you will need to provide:

• Date of birth
• Email address
• Home address as printed on your ID; and
• Phone number

You can bring up to two people with you. You also will need to provide the same information for them when you book your visit online.

Schedule your visit

Arrive at the jail 30 minutes before your visit

You will need to show a current, government-issued photo ID, like a driver’s license or passport. If you do not provide the requested ID, the Sheriff’s Office may refuse your visit. You can bring keys, ID, and money, which you must secure in the jail’s visiting locker. Please allow plenty of time for parking, There are only paid public parking lots for County Jail #2.

County Jail #2 parking & transportation

County Jail #3 parking & transportation

Intake & Release Center   parking & transportation to pick up release from custody

COVID-19 jail visiting rules

All visitors including minors  must be symptom free and not diagnosed or tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days.  Visitors who have had close contact with someone who in the past 14 days has been in isolation for, or tested positive for, COVID-19 will not be allowed to visit.     

  Visitors must be free of the following symptoms: 

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever of 100.4 or greater
• Muscle or body aches
• Sore throat
• Persistent runny nose
• New loss of taste or smell

  If you have any of these symptoms, you will not be allowed to visit.  If you have symptoms, please contact your health care provider for further information and guidance.

The San Francisco County Jails are following COVID-19 guidelines for everyone who enters the jail. 

Visitors are required to provide proof of complete vaccination and booster if eligible.

If a visitor does not have proof of vaccination/booster then proof of a negative Covid-19 test dated within 48 hours of the visit must be presented. Negative test result must be from official testing location (Color CityTestSF, Walgreens, CVS, health care provider, etc). A picture of a home administered test will not be sufficient.

K/N95 Masks are required for entry to jail grounds; the visiting rooms and for the duration of the visit until you exit the grounds of the jail. If you do not have a K/N95 mask, one will be provided to you.

Visitors must arrive at the entrance of CJ#2 & #3 30 minutes before the scheduled visiting time to allow time for vaccination/test verification and check in. Anyone arriving late for a visit will be deemed a cancellation.

Social distancing guidelines will apply at all times at San Francisco County Jails. 

The TransMetro Shuttle will be in service for County Jail #3. Check SF Sheriff website for shuttle information.  County Jail #3 | San Francisco Sheriff's Department (sfsheriff.com)

Please note the regular visiting rules apply to the in-person visits.  Violations of the jail rules and/or the COVID-19 protocols will result in termination of the visit.  Visit  SFSheriff.com  to review visitation rules.

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Troubleshooting your in-person scheduling account [email protected]

For more information please call: (415) 553-1430

At this time in person parent child visits are limited and scheduled internally through each facility.

Incarcerated people can apply to have their minor child (under 18) have a contact visit with them in jail. To qualify, the person in jail must:

• Submit an application 
• Complete parenting classes
• Follow the rules of conduct

The person in jail must NOT have a disqualifying order, conviction, or pending felony criminal charge involving a minor.

If the Sheriff’s Office approves your child for a jail visit, you must remain with the child during the visit. 

Visitors who are 16- or 17-years-old may apply to visit their parent, sibling, or legal guardian in jail by themselves. Click here for the unaccompanied minor application.

The Sheriff’s Office may end your visit and cancel future visits if you, your group, or child:

You must show a valid, government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport or you will not be allowed to visit

You may bring your keys, money, and ID and store them in the jail’s public visiting lockers

You must wear appropriate, non-revealing clothes with shoes. See what clothes are not allowed .

You and your belongings may be subject to search

Minor children under 18-years-old must receive advance approval for jail visits.

Disobey visitor rules, posted jail rules, or deputy directions

Disrupt the jail

Show uncontrollable behavior

Take photographs

You cannot bring food, drinks or any personal items

You cannot bring cell phones or cameras

You cannot yell or swear

You cannot show gang signs, tattoos, or graffiti

You cannot give anything to a person in jail

You cannot receive anything from a person in jail without approval from the jail watch commander

You cannot visit a person in jail more than once a day

You cannot visit a person in jail if you have a restraining order or other court order against that person

The Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for lost or stolen items.  

We may detain and arrest you if you:

• threaten the security of the jail
• appear to be affected by alcohol or drugs
• bring any alcohol, drugs, medications, or tobacco products
• bring any weapons or explosives

The jail watch commander must approve your visit in advance if you have been convicted of a felony and incarcerated in state prison.

Visitors must wear appropriate, non-revealing clothes and shoes. If you wear clothes that are not approved, we will ask you to change them. You will not get extra visiting time if you change your clothes during the time reserved for your visit. You CANNOT wear:

Hats, bandanas, wave caps, headscarves, or other head coverings except for religious headwear

Sexually provocative clothing that reveals genitalia, buttocks, or breasts

Clothes that show your underwear

See-through or excessively tight clothing

Spaghetti strap, strapless, halter, bare midriff, or sleeveless shirts or tops

Mini-skirts or shorts (all skirts and shorts must be as long as the ends of your fingertips when your hands are resting at your sides)

Gang-related clothing, colors, or accessories

Clothes that are printed with obscene or offensive words or drawings

Orange, red, all-blue, or all-green clothes that could be confused for an incarcerated person’s clothes

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office does not tolerate sexual abuse or sexual harassment. Please call (415) 734-3111 to report suspected sexual misconduct

Schedule a Jail Visit [email protected] (415) 553-1430  

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Jail and Prison Inmate Visitation – General Rules and Guidelines for Visiting an Inmate in a County Jail

Posted 2/6/2011 by Mark Miclette Inmate Visitation , Visitation

WARNING - Take these Visitation Guidelines Seriously!

Failure to adhere to these guidelines will either make your trip a wasted one or worse, prohibit you from ever going back. Even more troubling, some violations of the jail’s rules could land you in jail as well. Never have in your possession drugs or alcohol of any kind, nor be under the influence while visiting a jail or prison. In some jails and prisons possession of tobacco on their property could land you in serious legal trouble.

Do not take any chances. Lockup facilities take their guidelines VERY seriously.

For a list of Guidelines and Schedules for your jail or prison, use the JAILexchange Search feature to search Visitation Rules for every one of America’s 9,000 US Jails and Prisons .

General Guidelines

When visiting, each visitor age 16 or older must have one of the following unexpired types of identification:

• Driver's license
• Federal, state, local government identification card (any state)
• Military identification
• U.S. Immigration identification (including visas)
• Border crossing card issued by the United States Department of Justice
• Current high school identification
• Matricula Consular ID card issued after April 22, 2002 by the Consul General of Mexico

Walk-in visits will be accepted, on a space available basis—and first come, first served—as long as the visitors check in one hour before the visit time. Once a visit is scheduled, no “add-ons” will be made over the phone. Additional visitors may be allowed, up to the maximum of three, by arriving one hour prior to the visit and checking in with the other visitors. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. However, due to security reasons, many jails do not accept "walk-in" visits.

While jails attempt to honor all visit reservations, visits may be changed or cancelled without notice. Also, changes in the inmate’s housing assignments may automatically cancel a scheduled visit. Visits will not be scheduled if the inmate has been previously scheduled for court on the same date.

Many jails require that the visitor be approved in advance by the inmate they wish to visit.

Many jails require a visit to be scheduled using a form filled out in advance and submitted for approval to the jail.

Visitors must usually check in together one hour before the scheduled visit. If a visitor is late, the visit may be cancelled.

A maximum of 3 visitors (including children) may visit an inmate at any one time, and only one visit is allowed per day. Some jails only allow one or two visitors at one time.

Most jail visits are limited to 15-30 minutes in length. Frequency of visits depends on the jail. Some allow only one, others as many as five, although that is rare.

Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Visit times are subject to change or cancellation due to facility security or disciplinary reasons.

Disabled access visiting areas are available in some jails. If you have special needs, please inform the staff when you reserve the visit.

Young children are allowed, however if they are excessively noisy or unruly, the visit will be terminated.

If you are on probation, Watch Commander approval is necessary to visit.

There is no expectation of privacy in a jail facility. Social visits may be monitored or recorded.

Standard Dress Code: No strapless garments, no halter-tops, no bare midriffs, no see-through, wrap around skirts, tops or dresses. No mini-skirts or short dresses. Shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh in length. No slits on skirts or dresses. No latex or skintight pants, skirts or shorts.

If you have previously been convicted of a felony and served time in a jail or state prison, you may not enter the grounds of a County Jail without the permission of the Facility Commander. That permission should be obtained in writing before attempting to schedule a visit. Entry to the facility grounds without such permission is a felony in some states.

An excessive pattern of late arrivals or “no-shows” for visits will result in the loss of phone reservation privileges or the suspension of visits.

‘Contact Visits’

Some jails allow ‘contact’ visits, though this is rare. The following additional visit regulations must be observed when having contact visits:

• Nothing is to be brought into the facility except I.D. and car keys. One blanket, one diaper, and one bottle can be brought in for a baby. The following items are specifically prohibited: purses or bags, food or beverages, pets, firearms, knives, or other weapons, drugs or alcohol, and cigarettes. Keys are to be hung on board provided. All visitors must have a reservation to visit.
• No reclining together on the floor or tabletops. Visitors and inmates must sit across from each other, no laying or sitting on laps, no draping of legs, no body rubs/massages, no hugging, no straddling benches. Usually a single kiss is allowed at the start of a visit and again at the conclusion.

Jails and prisons have strict guidelines for a reason, the safety and security of the staff and other inmates. Please check with the facility regarding their rules and schedules before considering an inmate visit.

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To conduct a free Inmate Search for any one of America’s 9,000 Jails and Prisons, click here .

To lookup Visitation Rules and Schedules for any one of America’s 9,000 Jails and Prisons, click here .

You will now be REQUIRED to upload a visitor image of yourself, to include the front and back of the identification used to register to visit.

• If you are already a registered visitor, you would need to update your existing visitor profile by clicking  MY ACCOUNT  and then  CHANGE IDENTIFICATION INFO .
• Moblie Version -  ACCOUNT SETTINGS  and then  PERSONAL INFORMATION . Save and continue until you reach the page to add photos.

Please keep your phone number and email address up to date in order to contact you.

All personal visits are recorded and monitored.

Only one "no show" is permitted. Additional "no shows" will result in a restriction of visitation privilages.

CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK  for the  Facility Visitation Policies

   *Attention Professional Internet Visitors*

 Photo identification will be required when registering, please include an image of yourself, your identification, and for the back photo a picture of your work identification (for ex. Bar Card)

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office shall allow professional visitors (attorneys) to sign in and conduct video visitations remotely. If you are a professional visitor and would like to request access to conduct video visitations remotely, please follow the directions here,  How To Create A Professional Visitor Account For Video Visitation.pdf , to create an account. After your account has been created and you have received a verification that your account has been approved, please view the document here,  How To Schedule A Professional Visit In Video Visitation.pdf , to schedule a video visitation session. Once your account has been identified as professional in our video visitation system, your sessions will not be recorded or monitored.

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Visiting Inmates: Answers to FAQ's

When planning your first visit to an inmate, it can be challenging to find the necessary information. First-time visitors often feel uncertain about the process and have various questions, such as what to wear, what to bring, whether children are allowed, and what identification is required. This quick reference guide provides essential information for your visit and addresses many common questions you may have.

There are several types of visitation for inmates.  Video visitation is increasingly popular and can sometimes be conducted from the comfort of your own home, similar to using Skype.  Non-contact or telephone visitation involves communicating with the inmate through a glass partition using a phone or other system.  Contact visitation is the most common and preferred form, where you can sit with the inmate at a small table for a brief period. While some physical contact like a brief hug may be allowed, holding hands or kissing is typically prohibited.  Rules may vary by institution, so it's important to review the guidelines of the specific facility you plan to visit.

Before visiting, it is crucial to communicate with your incarcerated friend or loved one.  Inmates maintain a visitors list, which consists of approved individuals allowed to visit them.  Certain facilities mandate inmates to list their visitors during intake, while others may offer online visitation sign-ups.  Some facilities may require all potential visitors to fill out a visiting application, while others provide the form only upon the inmate's request. Your loved one will need specific information for each visitor, such as their full name, address, phone number, and sometimes additional details like date of birth or even a social security number or copy of your ID.  If you're unsure whether your loved one has all this information, consider sending them a letter or speaking to them about it during a phone call.   If you're hesitant to share personal information like a social security number with your loved one, you can contact the visitation coordinator to arrange for the information to be shared without involving the inmate directly.

While not all institutions may necessitate the completion of a visitor's application, the majority do.  This questionnaire typically includes fields for your name, address, and inquiries regarding your criminal history, such as whether you are a convicted felon or have previous experience in the department of corrections.  It is important to answer these questions honestly, as the provided information will be utilized for conducting a background check, which will ultimately determine whether your visitation request is approved or denied. We have gathered all the visitor applications used in jails and prisons across the United States.  If you require a visiting application or are simply interested in previewing the form, you can access the inmate visiting applications on our website here .  Please be aware that in some cases, the inmate must send a signed application for you to complete.

Here are some reasons why your visiting application may be denied: 

• Providing false information on your application 
• Being a convicted felon 
• Having a history of incarceration or working in corrections 
• Having outstanding warrants 
• Having a protective order against you or the inmate 
• Being considered a security risk by the facility 
• Being on PTI, probation, or parole (with some exceptions) 
• Already being on another inmate's visitation list at the same institution 

Most facilities do not directly inform you of your application status; instead, it is the responsibility of the inmate to relay the approval or denial information to you.  Therefore, it is important to maintain regular communication with the inmate.  If your visitation request is denied, there is typically an appeals process that must be initiated within a specified timeframe.

Once your visitation request is approved, it is important to review the schedule of visitation hours.  It is advisable to call and confirm the hours, as visitation can be subject to changes or cancellations without prior notice.  A correctional facility may cancel visitation due to reasons such as a lockdown, inmate escape, or other necessary circumstances.  Visitation privileges are typically suspended if an inmate is in solitary confinement or restrictive housing. Once you have determined the visiting hours and chosen your visitation day, ensure you have the appropriate identification with you.  While identification requirements may vary slightly among different departments of corrections, a valid state-issued photo ID or driver's license is generally accepted (for specific requirements, refer to the facility's page on our site).

When visiting with minors or children, you may be required to complete a special authorization form.  Typically, if the minors are over a certain age (around 16), they must have a school-issued photo ID or birth certificate to gain entry into visitation.  Minors are not permitted to visit alone and must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Additionally, some inmates may not be allowed to have minors visit if they are incarcerated for a crime against a child.  While small children or babies may still need their birth certificate for entry, the requirements are usually more lenient.  It is important to note that strict behavior guidelines apply to children, and failure to control your child may result in termination of your visit.

When visiting an institution, it is important to adhere to the dress code.  Failure to comply will result in being rejected by visitation.  Dress code guidelines are specific to each facility, but most have the following rules in common:

• Avoid wearing clothing that resembles the attire of inmates or staff members.
• Medical scrubs or any type of uniform should not be worn due to security concerns.
• Shirts and shoes are required.
• Clothing that exposes chest, back, thighs, midsection, or a significant amount of skin is not allowed.
• Transparent/sheer fabrics are not permitted.
• Sleeveless shirts are prohibited.
• Shorts or skirts 2" above the knee, including those with slits above the knee, are not allowed.
• Offensive images or language on clothing are prohibited.
• Tight clothing such as spandex, tank tops, leggings, and tights are not permitted.
• Jewelry is restricted, so it is advisable to avoid wearing any.

Certain rules may be subject to the interpretation of the on-duty guard, who has the authority to make the final decision on acceptable attire.  It is advisable to have a spare change of clothing stored in your car at all times if you are unsure about what you are wearing.  This way, if the outfit you are wearing is considered to violate the dress code, you can easily switch into the alternative clothing, and not miss your visit.

It is recommended to arrive for visitation a few minutes early, 15 to 20 minutes in advance, to allow time for completing paperwork.  Avoid arriving too early or late to prevent any issues.   Upon reaching the facility parking lot, be prepared for a search of your car and belongings by staff, including potential checks by canine units.  Most facilities have become tobacco-free, so refrain from bringing cigarettes to visitation (they can be left in your car). Upon entering the facility, expect to undergo additional searches such as pat-downs, metal detector scans, and possibly checks by canines.  Some institutions utilize ion scanners to detect drug particles, although these scanners have been known to produce false positives and are used less frequently now.  Refusal to comply with searches may result in being turned away from visiting.

The rules regarding belongings vary between facilities. Some may offer lockers for a small fee, while others do not.  Generally, you are allowed to bring only your ID, a single car key, eyeglasses (for medical purposes), small bills or change for vending machines in the visitation room (recommended for purchasing snacks for the inmate during your visit).  If you have a small child or baby, you may be permitted to bring a single bottle and diaper but this varies between prisons.   It is important not to bring medications, cigarettes, or illegal substances to visitation, as this could lead to immediate loss of visiting privileges and potential legal consequences. If you need life-saving medication, be prepared to provide a doctor's note and leave the medication with a visiting supervisor.

Still have questions about Visitation?

If you have additional questions about visiting an inmate, please make sure to visit the specific facilities page on our website , as your question may already be answered there.  You can submit a question about a particular facility there, or if you have a general inmate visitation question, feel free to post it below, and we will do our best to provide you with an answer.

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Whatcom County inmate attempts escape from custody while on temporary release from jail

Police say a man who was granted temporary release from the Whatcom County Jail this week to visit a family member in the hospital stole another family member’s vehicle and attempted to flee custody.

Joshua John Vermaat, 41, was being detained at Whatcom County Jail on suspicion of multiple crimes, including attempting to elude police, burglary, theft and identity theft. On June 25 he was granted a temporary release and was allowed to be taken to the St. Joseph Medical Center by a family member, according to Deb Slater with the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Instead of returning to jail, Vermaat took a family member’s truck without permission and drove off.

Deputies located Vermaat around midnight in the 2000 block of East Bakerview Road. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but Vermaat accelerated and led them on a chase northbound on Hannegan Road.

Spike strips were deployed, and they deflated the truck’s tires. Deputies then performed a PIT (precision immobilization technique) maneuver to disable the vehicle.

Vermaat was taken into custody and returned to Whatcom County Jail. He faces new charges of second-degree escape and attempting to elude police.

WCSO was assisted in the arrest by the Lynden Police Department and the Washington State Patrol.

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In a lawsuit filed in the West Tennessee District on May 10, Thomas Brandon Karnes is seeking $100,000 in mental and emotional damages and $100,000 for the construction of the jail for failure to pass inspection. The hand-written complaint was filed without an attorney representing the inmate.

Karnes wrote that the jail is unsafe for many inmates, naming Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas and other jail officials in the lawsuit. Thomas is facing multiple charges in two Tennessee counties. He's been accused of profiting from an inmate labor scheme.

Records show the Gibson County jail passed inspections in 2020, 2022 and 2023.

A call seeking comment from Gibson County Mayor Nelson Cunningham was not returned.

'I trust nobody here'

In his complaint, Karnes said that latches are welded on all cell doors in I-Pod and can only be locked manually from the outside.

"I do not feel safe here," Karnes wrote in his complaint. "It has affected me mentally and emotionally. I trust nobody here at this facility.

"This is a fire hazard being they can only be accessed from the outside," Karnes said in his complaint. "It puts the lives of 26 inmates in jeopardy if the facility catches on fire."

William Wall, Tennessee Corrections Institute executive director, said jails are inspected once a year to ensure they meet the state's minimum standards.

All jails are required to have manual overrides of electronic locking systems, or if a jail does not have the funds necessary for electronic door locks, they can use key locks.

Karnes said in his complaint that windows are welded shut, tables are rusted and painted over and are not made of stainless steel.

Wall said rusted tables are a maintenance issue and would have been flagged during an inspection. There was no mention of rusted tables in an April 16 inspection when Karnes would have been an inmate.

"The inspection revealed this facility meets all applicable minimum standards," the inspection report said.

Although the jail passed four out of the past five inspections, records show two infractions from a 2021 inspection.

During the 2021 visit, inspectors said Gibson County Correctional Complex did not meet the minimum standards for inmate supervision, and medical and dental instruments and supplies were not properly stored or inventoried. The jail was required to be re-inspection and passed.

Inspectors Dara Keeton and Miller Meadows noted inmate supervision logs were inconsistent during the 2021 check. Facility staff is supposed to personally observe inmates at least once an hour, and more frequently for inmates who are violent, suicidal or have special problems and needs.

Karnes said there is no hot or cold together, no outside light visible, no skylights, no bed times and air filters are clogged. He wrote that he was denied on multiple occasions to speak with the sheriff.

Wall said Gibson County meets the minimum standard for natural light.

"Does that mean there has to be skylights and windows in the day room and cell? No," Wall said. "The standard meets that if they are in their cell or in the day room, can they see the difference between daylight and dark."

Wall said there is no daylight requirement for temporary holding cells or in facilities that pre-date those standards.

'I feel I have had my civil rights violated'

In 2018, TCI revised minimum standards for local adult corrections facilities. Gibson County would have to meet updated standards, being a Type-1 facility constructed in 2006.

"I feel I have had my civil rights violated," Karnes wrote, saying he has been denied access to the courts and services by the jail and sheriff's office while attempting to make legal motions in his case.

The inmate said he was denied two stamped envelopes by the jail to mail documents.

"If he is saying that, that would require some follow-up," Wall said. "We do look at that when we go in, that inmates are required, especially in indigent case there, to have free legal access as far as writing to their attorneys or anything like that. They should receive the ability to get stamps, to write their loved ones."

Karnes said in his letter he was denied multiple times to speak with investigators regarding a case he has information about. Karnes is incarcerated until his release on June 30.

Also named in the lawsuit are Gibson County sheriff's Capt. Christy Combs, Sgt. Amber Galloway, corrections officer Paige Roberts, jail notary Judi Sherwood and Chief Deputy Danny Lewis.

Thomas has served as sheriff of Gibson County since 2014.

In Gibson County, he has been indicted on 18 counts of official misconduct after search warrants were issued by the FBI on Thomas' home and other locations in September 2022. He is set for arraignment July 10.

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Why did prison officials use a state plane to interview an inmate in Tennessee? They won’t say. 

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Officials with the Mississippi Department of Corrections used the state airplane last year to travel to Tennessee to interview a Mississippi inmate about an urgent threat to a public official, but the state agency declined to provide any details about the flight. 

Airplane records obtained through a public records request show MDOC officials flew from Jackson to Blountville, Tennessee, on June 22, 2023, to interview Gary Davis, a Mississippi inmate being housed in Tennessee, about “an emergency security issue that involves a specific threat to the life and safety of a public official.” 

Kate Head, a spokesperson with MDOC, declined to answer questions about why Mississippi was housing an inmate in Tennessee, what type of threat someone made, whom the threat was directed toward and why the agency believed the threat required the use of the aircraft. 

“This situation deals with prison security,” Head said. “The agency is unable to discuss it.”

The flight, according to the records, cost taxpayers $4,554. The state’s Office of Air Transport Services allows the governor, other statewide officials and agency leaders to use the airplane for official state business. 

The purpose of the aircraft is for state employees to conduct business on behalf of Mississippi or to benefit the state, according to a policy listed on the Department of Finance and Administration’s website. The policy does not define official business or include examples of what type of travel is prohibited. 

It’s unclear why prison officials housed Davis in the Tennessee town that’s close to the Virginia border. 

Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain told radio station SuperTalk Mississippi in an interview on April 19 that the agency tries to break up networks of prison gangs by swapping supposed gang leaders with other states. 

“We’re swapping with other prisons – those gang leaders,” Cain said. “Then, they’re at zero when they get there. They may be the king they think here. We just clipped their wings and they’re gone.” 

The agency’s website says a Gary Davis is currently serving a prison sentence over aggravated assault, manslaughter and armed robbery convictions, that he is housed at a location in Virginia, and his prison location last changed in October 2023. It’s unclear if this is the inmate who prison officials interviewed in Tennessee. 

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The last time Lesley Overfield went to see her son in jail, everything had changed.

She visited El Dorado County Jail every two weeks or so, and when she’d previously seen him, he’d been fine, walking and talking and looking healthy.

But on April 22, when she visited her 38-year-old, HIV-positive son at the facility near Lake Tahoe and the Nevada border, he was completely different.

Nicholas Overfield was in a wheelchair. He was unable to lift the phone to talk with his mother from behind the glass partition in the visiting room. Then he leaned forward and put his head down on the table. The two never spoke on that visit.

Two months later, he was dead of a viral infection, varicella zoster virus encephalitis, which is among the conditions associated with AIDS, according to his family’s attorney, Ty Clarke. Medical records show that Overfield was not administered his HIV antiretroviral medications while in jail. Now, Lesley Overfield is suing over her son’s death.

“I’m very disappointed, very angry. I would like justice for my son,” she said. “I would like some accountability for their actions. Why did my son lay there in jail for two weeks with no one addressing it?”

Nicholas Overfield was arrested in February 2022 after failing to appear for a court date, according to the lawsuit his mother filed in federal court for the Eastern District of California last week. Clarke did not provide information on Overfield’s underlying criminal case.

When he was arrested, Overfield and his mother made sure to give police officers his medication and informed them of his HIV-positive status so that he could continue to be treated in jail.

But he never got the drugs he needed, according to the lawsuit.

Instead, the jail failed to provide the medication the entire time he was detained, his lawyer said. During previous visits with his mother, Overfield had not mentioned that he wasn’t getting his medication, she said.

The day after she visited her son, Lesley Overfield got on the phone with a nurse at the jail about his condition. That same day, he was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, the lawsuit said.

“Defendants were either unaware of or, worse, ignoring the severity of Nick’s general health and medical condition until they were forced to confront those things by his mother,” the lawsuit reads.

A nurse at the hospital spoke with a nurse at the jail.

“[Overfield] has not had access to his HIV medication since taken into custody in February,” the nurse wrote in medical records reviewed by The Times.

After a stint in the hospital, he was moved into hospice and died in June 2022.

“In a tragic and inevitable turn of events, Nick’s health had deteriorated at an alarming rate during and as a result of his detention at El Dorado County Jail,” wrote Clarke in the lawsuit. “Despite having Nick’s prescribed HIV medication, and despite having been told [by] Nick upon his arrest that he needed his HIV medication to keep his HIV in check, Defendants failed to provide Nick with his HIV medication. As a direct and proximate result, Nick’s HIV devolved into AIDS.”

The lawsuit is filed against the county of El Dorado as well as Wellpath Community Care, a company that contracts with governments to provide medical treatment in correctional facilities. Wellpath is the largest provider of correctional healthcare in the country, according to the Department of Justice.

Clarke claimed that the company had a history of providing inadequate care for inmates in correctional environments.

A 2021 investigation by the Department of Justice into San Luis Obispo County Jail — where Wellpath provides healthcare services — found that the facility had failed to provide HIV antiretroviral medications to certain patients.

“Medications for prisoners with HIV are frequently delayed or not provided during the entirety of a prisoner’s incarceration, which can cause treatment failure by creating drug resistance, or by failing to keep viral loads at an undetectable level,” wrote lawyers for the Justice Department in the report.

The report found that the jail had failed to “provide constitutionally adequate medical care to prisoners.”

The company has been investigated by the Justice Department in numerous states, and a Reuters investigation found that inmates held in jails where the private-equity-owned company operated were more likely to die than at their county-controlled counterparts.

Wellpath did not immediately provide a comment on Overfield’s death. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office also did not respond to The Times’ request for comment.

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