Visitation

Shelby County Jail staff retains the right to deny a visit when there is reason to believe that the visitor will endanger jail security or control of the jail. Any person under the influence of any drug/alcohol will be denied entry. ALL VISITORS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH. SHELBY COUNTY JAIL UTILIZES VIDEO VISITATION FOR INMATE VISITS.

Visitation Hours

• Tuesdays: 9:00-11:00 am 
• Fridays: 9:00-11:00 am, 1:00- 3:30 pm
• No visitations allowed after 3:30 pm
• Office Lobby closes at 4:00 pm

Visitation Rules

If you have been incarcerated within the Shelby County Jail in the last 90 days you will not be allowed to visit an inmate (this is 90 days from your release date).

1. No Cell phone or cameras or any type of recording devices allowed during the visit.
2. No Recording or picture during visitation (YOU WILL BE BANNED).
3. Government Issued Photo ID must be presented by each visitor. Visitors who don't have proper ID will not be allowed visitation. 
4. Visitation for each visitor will last no longer than 20 minutes and visitations are recorded and monitored.
5. Visitors will not abuse, neglect, or damage video visitation equipment - if so, persons could face criminal mischief charges for damage to county property.
6. Visitors will be properly dressed.
7. Proper behavior of all visitors is required. 
8. Jail Administrator or his/her designee (staff) may deny any visit or suspend all visits, in his/her opinion, reasonable suspicion that the security of an inmate and/or security of the facility is in jeopardy.
9. VIOLATION OF SAID RULES WILL RESULT IN THE PERSON BEING BANNED FROM VIDEO VISITATION.
10. Attorneys and Ministers will be allowed unlimited access provided the visit is at a reasonable hour.