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Visitation Information
Resident Visitation Schedule:
Visitation will be hosted each week on Saturday and Sunday. Residents are granted 30 minutes to 1 hour of visitation based upon their living unit residency.
Please refer to the following schedule.
Saturday:
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Delta & Echo Living Unit
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2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Fox & Golf Living Units
- 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm North & South Living Units
- 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Orientation Living Unit
Each living unit has a specific visitation schedule, shown above, so we encourage all approved visitors to reach out to the Center in advance if unsure about their specific day or time.
Approved Visitors:
Approved visitors include Parents, Step-Parents, and Legal Guardians. Picture identification is required for entry.
Special visitations are only permissible when approved in advance by the Director of Operations.
Consent to Search and Contraband:
By entering the premises, all guests are consenting to a general search. Those in possession of restricted items will be denied entry until all contraband has been secured within their personal vehicles. Vehicle keys/fobs and IDs may be left with the visitation check-in desk.
Restricted items include, but are not limited to the following:
- Electronic Devices: Cell Phones, iPads, headsets, Bluetooth items, etc.
- Sharp Objects: Pocket knives, manicure scissors and files, ink pens, etc.
- Lighters, matches, vapes, cigarettes or other tobacco products
Dress Code:
Due to the nature of our facility and the age of our residents we have implemented a dress code for guests. Failure to follow the dress code will result in denial of entry.
The following clothing and accessories are prohibited:
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- Purses, book sacks, fanny packs, etc.
- Ripped or frayed jeans
- Short shorts or skirts
- Tank tops, crop tops, spaghetti strap shirts, and low-necklines
- Clothing containing gang markings, vulgar or obscene graphics, or brands associated with the use or promotion of drugs or alcohol
Additional Security Procedures:
Tobacco & Drug-Free Facility:
The Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center is a tobacco and drug-free facility. The use of all tobacco products, electronic vapes, controlled substances, etc. is prohibited. Guests in violation of this policy will be asked to leave and/or reported to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Vehicle Security:
Vehicles must be locked, with all windows, doors, and truck spaces securely closed, when unoccupied. Visitors will be allowed to safely store all vehicle keys inside the facility.
Prohibited Items:
No purses or bags of any type are allowed in the secure area of the facility. Store all personal items in a vehicle prior to entry unless otherwise approved by a member of our security staff.