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1. What are the rules for inmate visitation?

Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will be routinely disinfecting the lobby area.

Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available through Inmate Canteen.

Visitors must be at least 18 years old. Children are allowed in visitation only if they are the child or sibling of the inmate being visited. Visitations will be no longer than 15 minutes per inmate.

Dates & Times

• Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 pm.
  • Sign up on Wednesdays between 6 to 7 pm.
• Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 pm.
  • Sign up on Sundays from 12 to 1 pm.

General Rules

• Disorderly visitors/children will be told to leave.
• Anyone believed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be told to leave.
• You will not communicate with any inmates, but your own.
• If you are not seated at one of the visitation windows, you will not be allowed to stay in the visitation area.
• You will wait in the lobby until it is your turn. If there is a baby/child, one adult will remain with the child at all times.
• If you are not here to visit anyone, you will not be permitted to remain in the building.
• Each visit is 15 minutes. It is up to the visitors to divide the time, not the officers.

2. What is and is not allowed at visitation?

Contraband and other prohibited items are those that are determined to be a threat to the safety, security, and integrity of the jail facility. The following is a list of those items which are not allowed into the visitation area of the jail. Any items not specifically mentioned is subject to the scrutiny of the Corrections Officer(s) supervising visitation as to whether or not an item is considered to be contraband and/or a prohibited

The only items allowed in the visitation area are:

• Your photo ID
• Vehicle keys
• Legitimate medical items
• One diaper and one bottle for your infant/child
• Any other items will be left in your vehicle.

Prohibited Items:

• Electronic communication devices such as cell phones, tablets, computers, or smartwatches
• Any weapons, or items that may be considered by jail staff to be a weapon
• Alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal drugs

3. Is there a dress code for visitation?

Visitors will be barred from visitation if wearing inappropriate clothing. Inappropriate clothing is clothing that:

• Includes profanity
• Advocates violence
• Has sexually suggestive words, phrases, or images
• Is excessively revealing (such as mini-skirts, spaghetti strap tank tops, muscle shirts, see-through clothing and sleeveless shirts)

Whether you are barred from visitation or have the option to change or cover up, is at the discretion of the Corrections Officer(s) who are supervising visitation.

4. Are children allowed at visitation?

Children under the age of 18 will not be allowed to visit unless they are the child or sibling of the inmate, and must be with a parent or legal guardian at all times.

• Inmates are only allowed visits with their own children/siblings.
• No more than two children may accompany an adult during visitation hours.

5. When are inmates eligible for visitation?

Riley County Jail does not grant visitation to inmates until they have been confined for no shorter than 72 hours (from their initial confinement).

6. Can I come see an inmate?

In-person jail visitation has resumed as of March 6, 2021.

Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Staff will be routinely disinfecting the lobby area. Visitors are required to wear a face covering.

Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available at a reduced rate through Inmate Canteen.

7. When is the Jail open for visitation?

The Riley County Jail is open for visitation twice a week. Visitors must arrive early to sign in before visitation is granted. Visitation is on:

• Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm with signup from 6 to 7 pm
• Sunday from 1 to 4 pm with signup from noon to 1 pm

Visits are restricted to 15 minutes per inmate. Visitors must be at least 18 years old. Children are allowed in visitation only if they are the child or sibling of the inmate being visited.

Free video visitation will continue to be available in the lobby of the Riley County Police Department from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Video visitation from your home will also continue to be available through Inmate Canteen.