Comments on: Visiting friend in jail – I have a crapload of body jewelry. What will I have to do at the metal detectors?!?

By: whitefangz1

whitefangz1 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:56:24 +0000

There is no law saying you can’t have body jewelry when visiting a jail or prison. Besides, people with metal plates or pins in their body are allowed in all the time. You may, however, be pulled aside while they pat your down, use a metal wand, or even take you into private for a strip search to assure you are not carrying any contraband. You should call ahead and find out the procedure for the jail you wish to visit, and show up early to allow extra time for any extra procedures you may be required to endure for the sake of your visit.

By: ybyana

ybyana — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:46:52 +0000

You are going to a place where the law sets the rules, there will be no exception, it can be scary just visiting. In these places they don’t have one rule for some and then not for others. Take nothing in with you that you don’t need, cos you will only have to put it in the locker and they will have a master key. Their job is to keep the prisoners in and to keep the place safe. Good luck on your visit.

By: owenssarah65

owenssarah65 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:41:09 +0000

The best thing to do is just use common sense and a little respect for the jail and just leave it all at home until after your visit. This way there will be no confusion and no hassle also I’m sure the piercing holes won’t close up in the time it takes you visit your friend.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:38:50 +0000

They don’t play at the jail. You won’t be let in.

By: Coach Lynne

Coach Lynne — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:24:17 +0000

It would be healthy for you to let it all close up. Ask an acupuncturist about this. Our energy meridians run up & down our body & to put holes in & jewlery sounds really bad for your health. I think you should not expect others to make exceptions for you. This is an opportunity for you to listen to a message that is good for you.

By: Snowman

Snowman — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:24:12 +0000

I was in the can for 3 years and those security guys are hardcore strict about policy .Your best bet is to call ahead and talk to somebody and see what you can get by with.

By: Flaca

Flaca — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:23:27 +0000

it’s not like ur gonna do anything wrong with the jewelry. i dont think they’ll make you take it off

By: Emily T

Emily T — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:23:23 +0000

I guarantee you will not get any exceptions visiting at the jail. I used to visit a friend and people would be clogging up the line at the metal detector taking off all their jewelry. If you can, replace the jewelry with temporary plastic pieces. Otherwise, if you can’t make it through the metal detector you won’t be allowed it.