ALL VISITORS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.
ALL VISITORS MUST PRODUCE TWO (2) FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION.
VISITATION MAY BE DENIED DUE TO REFUSAL OF EITHER REQUIREMENT.
VISITATION MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME FOR SECURITY REASONS.

Visitation Schedule

Be Patient - Delays May Be Expected

Monday - Friday                   Female Inmates                   8:30am - 11:30am
Register until 4:00pm          Male Inmates                      1:00pm - 4:30pm

Saturday                               Female Inmates                   1:00pm - 2:30pm
Register until 4:30pm          Male Inmates                      2:30pm - 5:00pm

Juvenile inmates may receive visitors by administrative appointment.

Inmates not under disciplinary action are allowed to receive visitors on the above schedule. Each registered visitor may have 30 minutes. Up to three people may visit the same detainee at the same time. Visitors may not register more than once each day. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to visit unless he or she is visiting his or her immediate family member and then only in the accompaniment of a responsible adult.

For security reasons, you must be certain of public visitation times. There are no special or nonscheduled visits allowed. You must produce identification each time you intend to visit. Be prepared to encounter an officer or receptionist that is not familiar with you. If you fail to produce such identification, your visit will be denied. Additionally, all other provisions of the visitation policy remain in effect.

These policies are to be strictly enforced with no exceptions.

Special Visitation Policy for Privileged, Service, or Clergy Visits

Attorneys, Clergy, or persons providing services to the inmates may be allowed to visit at reasonable hours as long as security and daily routine are not interrupted. Attorneys are required to possess and may be required to show their bar card or acceptable proof of profession prior to admission. Clergy members not associated with the Pine Lake Ministerial Association are required to visit in the attorney area or public visitation. All service members are required to register prior to each visit. You may always call ahead to reserve time to speak with a detainee to ensure prompt attention.

Visitor Dress Code - As Required by Federal Standard

No visitor will be allowed to visit unless properly dressed. Shorts and skirts shall cover areas of the anatomy customarily covered to include the buttocks and crotch area, both standing and sitting. Shorts and skirts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh both standing and sitting. No sheer or see-through clothing, gang-related "colors", or any clothing top that is strapless so as to expose the chest or midriff is allowed. Tube tops and swim suits are prohibited. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Personal Items/Money

For security reasons, the only item or article allowed to be accepted through this office is money. The facility does provide a number of detainee conveniences which are deducted from personal funds. Calling cards, commissary, detainee snacks, brand name hygiene products, haircuts, etc are all available for a common market fee through an outside vendor.
 
Visitors may deposit money into inmate accounts at the facility through an automated teller service. Funds deposited in this manner must be in the form of cash, credit or debit card. Funds deposited at the facility, either for inmate accounts or bond are subject to a processing fee through the automated teller service. 
 
Alternatively, funds may also be mailed to any detainee of the facility simply by sending the detainee the funds either in the form of cash, cashier's check, or money order. Funds mailed to the detainee population are not subject to the teller service fee. Please make sure that money orders are completely filled out and that the information is correct. Incomplete or incorrect money orders will be immediately returned to the sender.
 
Personal checks are not accepted for payment of any account or service.
 
All personal items including clothing, supplies, or travel necessities must be mailed to the facility and may not be dropped off at the facility. All personal items must be sent through the regular mail service of by courier and are subject to routine screening procedures. Medications are not accepted from outside sources either in person or by mail. ICE detainee property may not exceed 40 pounds total weight at any time.

NO SMOKING - The Hardin County Law Enforcement Center is a smoke-free facility as required by Iowa Law.

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