Visiting Information
RULES & REGULATIONS
A. Visiting Hours:
Inmates may receive visits on weekends and state holidays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. New visitors shall not enter the Complex after 2:00 p.m. Visitors shall exit the institutional grounds by 3:10 p.m.
B. Entry and Identification of Visitors:
- Visitors shall stop at Post One giving proper identification including vehicle license number. The officer shall direct the visitor to the visitors parking and visiting area.
- Visitor's car and person shall be subject to search in accordance with CPPs 9.6, 9.8 and 16.1.
- Visitors shall park in designated parking lot across the road from the gym. Upon exiting the vehicle, it shall be securely locked with all windows rolled up. If visiting inside, visitors shall enter the visiting area from the front entrance through the left front door to the gym. If visiting outside, visitors shall proceed to the Visiting Officer table located outside the front of the gym. Each visitor, including children, shall sign in with the Visiting Officer.
- A copy of the BCC Visiting Rules and Regulations shall be available at the Visiting Officer's desk.
- Once a visitor enters the visiting area they shall not be allowed to return to their vehicle except for leaving the Complex. Violation of this rule will result in termination of the visit.
- Visitors leaving the Complex shall not be allowed to return until the next scheduled visiting day.
- Due to space limitation of the visiting area, inmates shall not be permitted more than three (3) approved adult visitors per visiting period.
- Visitors in need of a prescription drug during a visit shall be required to bring NO MORE THAN THE EXACT dosage for that day and it shall be in the original container.
- Visitors shall be prohibited from bringing any food or drinks to the visiting area. Vending machines and microwaves shall be provided. No one shall shake any vending machine for any reason. See the Visiting Officer if machine malfunctions. Inmates shall not be allowed in vending area.
- Visitors shall be required to remain in the immediate visiting area. Children shall remain with parents at all times and parents shall be responsible for supervision of children at all times. Visitors shall remain seated at their tables if the inmate being visited is not at the table. Both the inmate and the visitor shall not be away from the table at the same time unless authorized by the Visiting Officer.
- Pets of any kind shall not be allowed on the Complex.
- Visitors shall be dressed properly. Visitors shall wear undergarments to include bra, panties and underwear. Sheer dresses and skirts shall require slips. Modest attire shall include the following:
- Clothing with a split or slit of any type.
- Clothing which does not completely cover the midriff, cleavage, or bosom
- Short-shorts, mini-skirts or halter tops
- Tank top, muscle shirt, sleeveless tops or see through clothing of any kind
- Head coverings of any kind, with the exception of religious headwear, including headbands, do-rags, baseball style caps, cowboy hats, etc. shall not be allowed. This includes children.
- Blouses shall be buttoned to conceal cleavage
- The Shift Supervisor shall review and, observe any questionable attire, and make a determination if visit is to be allowed or terminated. If terminated, visitor shall be allowed to visit the next visiting day if attire complies with policy.
C. Entry of Inmates
- Inmates shall enter the visiting area through the rear entrance of the gym. Institutional ID, locker key and wedding band shall be only items allowed into the visiting area.
- Inmates shall be fully dressed in inmate uniforms.
- At the conclusion of a visit, inmates shall remain at assigned table or in an assigned area until the Visiting Officer has cleared the visitors. When the visitor has cleared the visiting area, the Visiting Officer shall then instruct inmate where to report.
D. The Visit: BCC also requires the following guidelines:
- Visitors shall not be allowed to leave any personal belongings, money, or packages for the inmate unless approved by the Warden.
- There shall be no tobacco products allowed during visitation at BCC. Only a wedding band and one key to a vehicle may be brought into the visiting area. All wallets, cell phones, pagers etc. shall be locked in the visitors vehicle. All change shall be in a clear container only. Paper money shall not be allowed in the visiting area. Fifteen dollars in quarters is the amount a visitor can bring into the complex for vending.
- Purses, wallets or handbags shall not be allowed in the visiting area.
- Table coverings, place mats, blankets, beach towels, newspapers, or magazines shall not be allowed.
- Visitors shall not be permitted to bring any type of food or drink into the visiting area for any reason.
- Strollers, play pens, swings, walkers or diaper bags shall not be allowed on inside or outside visits. Infant carriers shall be allowed for infants. One diaper shall be allowed.
- Visitors shall be responsible for the direct supervision of children. Infants (0-1 years) may be held by the inmate. All other children shall be seated or held by visiting parent or guardian.
- Inmates shall not join visitors until the visitor has completed registration and is seated.
- The Shift Supervisor shall have the authority to deny or terminate a visit. If a visit is denied or terminated for any reason, the Shift Supervisor shall prepare a written report to the Warden explaining in detail the reason for denial or termination. If a visit is terminated for unruly behavior, inappropriate conduct or illegal or possible illegal activity, the visitor shall be informed that they shall not be allowed re-entry to visit without written permission from the Warden.
E. General Information:
- Visitors shall be either inside the gym or outside on the front lawn of the gym. Visits shall not be permitted both inside and outside at the same time.
- Restricted areas shall be posted and strictly enforced.
- Inmates shall not be allowed to enter the parking lot or a visitor's vehicle for any reason.
- Visiting Officers shall have total responsibility for supervision of visiting and shall enforce visiting regulations. It shall be the Visiting Officer's responsibility to call attention to any breach of regulations. If a visitor ignores the instructions of an officer, the visit may be terminated. Instructions may include:
- Inmates and visitors shall be allowed to kiss and embrace once at start of visit and once at the conclusion of visit. Brief physical contact such as holding hands, kissing and embracing shall be permitted within the bounds of good taste and only at the beginning and end of the visit. Visitors and inmates shall be allowed to sit beside each other at their assigned table only if necessary, but touching of any nature shall not be permitted during the visit. (Permission to sit next to one another shall be obtained from the Visiting Officer.)
- Visiting Officer shall not accept any article or gift of any kind from the inmate or visitor.
PHONE NUMBERS FOR TAXICAB COMPANIES IN LEXINGTON:
- AIRPORT TAXI (859) 225-2227
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- CHECKER CAB CO. (859) 258-9999
- HOLIDAY CAB/LEXINGTON
YELLOW CAB WILDCAT CAB (859) 231-8294
PHONE NUMBERS FOR GREYHOUND BUS LINES IN LEXINGTON:
- LOCAL (859) 299-8804
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