Inmates at the Gibson County Jail are permitted to receive visits from family members and friends on a weekly basis. However, inmate visitation is governed by specific rules and regulations to assist in maintaining security and order within the correctional facility.
VISITATION HOURS
| MALES | |
| Saturdays | 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (inmates whose last name begins with A-H) |
| Saturdays | 1 pm - 4 pm (inmates whose last name begins with I-P) |
| Sundays | 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. (inmates whose last name begins with Q-Z) |
| FEMALES | |
| Sundays | 1 pm - 4 pm |
VISITATION RULES
Visitors must be registered on the inmate's visitation card. Those not listed on the card will not be permitted to visit an inmate.
Inmates may change their visitation card once every 90 days.
The Corrections Officers or any staff members may impose temporary rules, regulations, prohibit, enforce disciplinary action and enforce temporary orders, including but not limited to the above.
The Sheriff, Jail Commander, Corrections Officer, staff member or their designees are in no way responsible for insuring that each or any visitor is aware of any rules and regulations, regardless of whether or not the rules and regulations are temporary.
Children will not be permitted to be on the premises except those on the visitation list. Any person bringing a child not on the visitation list will be instructed to leave the premises. Children are not allowed to disrupt visitation. If a child is disruptive, you will be instructed to leave. For safety concerns, any child running or playing anywhere on the premises will have to leave.
Inmates are allowed only two (2) visitors on their visitation card, regardless of age.
Children under the age of twelve (12) are not permitted in visitation unless accompanied by an adult visitor who is 18 years of age or older. The adult must be a registered visitor of that inmate, and the visit is limited to 15 minutes.
Two (2) registered visitors may visit an inmate at the same time; however, the visit shall be limited to 15 minutes.
Only approved articles will be accepted for inmates. No articles will be accepted or held for inmates awaiting transfer to other facilities. Pickup of an inmate's property or personal articles should be arranged two (2) days in advance; otherwise the property may not be able to be picked up at the time of request.
Money for
commissary will be accepted at anytime. Persons
leaving money for an inmate will need to fill out a
Commissary Deposit Envelope and place it into the safe. No
personal checks will be allowed. Depositors
will be under video surveillance at all times during this
process. Certified checks or money orders will be
accepted through the mail..
Money can also be placed on an inmate's commissary
account by using a credit card. The person wishing
to leave money by credit card should call
1-888-604-7888. Just follow the instructions
provided on the phone.
Any medications prescribed by a physician other than the Jail Physician will not be administered unless the medications, "prescribed or over the counter medications," are approved by the Jail Physician, Staff Nurse or Medical Officer.
Any act punishable by Indiana State Law or Federal Law may result in criminal action filed against any person or persons on or about the property of the Gibson County Sheriff's Department or Jail.
Visitors must give proof of identification if asked by a Corrections Officer or staff member. Those refusing to do so may not be permitted to visit.
Destruction, defacing, and/or damaging county property will not be tolerated and may result in criminal charges being filed against any persons doing so.
Correspondence to inmates, including but not limited to letters and pictures, must be mailed through the United States Postal Service or other mail carrier.
Corrections Officers and staff members will not deliver verbal messages to inmates.
Only religious and educational reading materials will be accepted into the jail. Materials may only be left Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Visitors must sign their own name to the visitation log. Children under the age of 12 may be signed in by the registered adult.
Any person who leaves the premises will have their name removed from the visitation log and will be required to sign in again at the end of the list. Advanced registration will not be permitted.
No food or drinks are allowed in the building. Any person littering will be instructed to leave the premises and may be issued a citation.
Stairways are to remain open at all times. Persons sitting on the stairs will be instructed to leave the building.
Inmates on work release or serving time on weekends are not allowed to have visitors.
All visitors will enter and exit the building through the public entrance, located at 112 E. Emerson St.
INMATE PROPERTY
To protect the security of inmates and Corrections Officers, inmates are limited to possessing only the following items while housed in the Gibson County Jail. These items may be left for inmates Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
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