RULES FOR VISITATION TO THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY JAIL
To ensure the security of the institution while still allowing inmates to have visits from family and friends, a policy to regulate visitation has been established. Each inmate is given a written copy of those regulations upon entering the facility.
Visitors should be aware that there is no physical contact. Visitors are separated from inmates by a steel wall and thick safety glass. Communication is through a mesh screen at the base of the window. Visitors should speak loud enough to be heard but not to disturb other inmates/visitors in adjoining rooms.
ANY ATTEMPT TO PASS ANY CONTRABAND INCLUDING: MESSAGES, MONEY, DRUGS, WEAPONS, OR ITEMS THAT ARE A THREAT TO SECURITY OR IN VIOLATION OF JAIL POLICY, WILL RESULT IN THE ARREST OF THE INDIVIDUAL(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR, OR HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF SUCH ACT.
Below is the regulations concerning visits to the Williamson County Jail:
Inmates in this facility are given the opportunity to visit with four persons who are family or friends.
Visiting hours for inmates are between 0900 Hours and 1055 hours, 1230 hours and 1525 hours (3:25 p.m.) on Sundays. On Wednesday evening visiting hours are 1800 (6 p.m.) to 2055 hours (8:55 p.m.) Each visit will last approximately 55 minutes. Visitation time may be shorter due to jail problems or emergencies.
Any extended visit must be approved by the Jail Administrator or Sheriff prior to the visit.
Only four (4) visitors are allowed in the visitation booth per inmate. Persons under 18 years of age are not allowed to visit unless parent or guardian accompanies them or when approved by the Jail Administrator or Sheriff.
Acceptable forms of identification are: valid state drivers license with photo, state non-drivers identification card with photo, or military identification card with photo. The Shift Supervisor must approve other types of identification.
Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to visit and may be asked to leave the facility.
Persons on furlough or pass from any correctional institution or awaiting a trial on a felony charge or felony charge in any jurisdiction are not allowed to visit. All visitors must be in proper attire. All visitors are subject to search upon entry into the jail or Sheriff's Department. The Williamson County Jail has the right to refuse any visitor. Any disturbance during visitation by inmate or visitor will be cause for ending the visit. Disciplinary action may be taken against offending inmate and loss of visitation privileges may be imposed.