Visiting Columbia County Jail

Contact Visits, Booked 48 Hours Ahead

Each person held gets two contact visits a week. Contact visits are scheduled at least 48 hours in advance, and the person held can make one name or time change, also 48 hours ahead.

Day	Contact visit times
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday	1:15 to 2:30 PM; 3:45 to 5:00 PM; 6:30 to 7:45 PM; 7:45 to 9:00 PM
Saturday	1:30 to 2:30 PM; 3:30 to 4:30 PM

The person held is responsible for telling you the hours.

Booth Visits

People on good behavior also get one 30-minute non-contact (booth) visit a day, with no appointment:

Who	Days
Adult men	Monday, Friday, Saturday
Young men under 18	Tuesday, Thursday
Women	Wednesday, Sunday

Booth visit times every day: 9:30 to 11:30 AM, 1:00 to 2:30 PM, 4:00 to 5:00 PM and 6:30 to 9:00 PM.

Check In 15 Minutes Early

All visitors must arrive and check in 15 minutes before the visit. No exceptions.

ID and Children

Bring photo ID. Children under 18 bring ID too, such as a birth certificate or student ID, and come with a parent or legal guardian.

Two visitors at a time. Children small enough to sit on a lap are not counted.

Dress Code

Not allowed: tube or halter tops, bare midriff or back, plunging necklines, short shorts, short skirts, athletic shorts, hooded sweatshirts, bathing suits, bare feet, gloves or excessive jewelry.

In the Room

No cell phones anywhere in the facility. Everyone passes a metal detector. A hello and goodbye kiss, no open-mouth kissing, with a counter between you.

Dropping Things Off

At the window you can leave up to 6 photos (no Polaroids), unopened puzzles, or trial clothing, and money orders before or after your visit. No other packages are accepted.

Video Visits

Since August 2025, people held have tablets from Smart Communications that include video visits. Sign up at smartinmate.com.

When Two Visits a Week Aren’t Enough

Contact visits are capped at two a week, and each one is booked 48 hours ahead. On the other days, Pigeonly prints a letter you type on your phone and mails it to the jail in Hudson.