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Visiting St. Lawrence County Jail

St. Lawrence County jail visits follow the housing unit, so the person's unit letter tells you which hour on Wednesday or Sunday is yours. Connect with your loved one in minutes.

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Overview

People at the St. Lawrence County Jail get two one-hour visits a week on Wednesdays and Sundays, by housing unit: E and F at 9 AM, D at 10:15 AM, C at 1:30 PM. Arrive 20 minutes early with photo ID. Two visitors plus a child up to age 5.

Quick Facts

  • 1 Wednesdays and Sundays
  • 2 E and F units: 9 AM
  • 3 D unit: 10:15 AM
  • 4 C unit: 1:30 PM
  • 5 Arrive 20 minutes early
  • 6 Two visitors plus a child up to 5
  • 7 No visits on major holidays
  • 8 TB test before visits after the first

Wednesdays and Sundays, by Unit

Each person held gets two one-hour visits a week, first come, first served by housing unit. The schedule is the same both days:

UnitWednesday and Sunday
E and F9:00 to 10:00 AM
D10:15 to 11:15 AM
C1:30 to 2:30 PM

No visits on major holidays. The room holds up to 20 people held and 40 visitors at a time.

Arrive 20 Minutes Early

Visitors must arrive 20 minutes before the hour for processing. Late visitors are turned away until the person’s next visiting hour.

ID

A driver’s license, military ID, passport, immigration card, school ID, employee ID, Social Security benefit card or DMV non-driver ID. Children under 18 use a birth certificate.

Who Can Come

Two visitors, plus one child up to age 5 on a lap or in arms. Children under 18 come with a parent or legal guardian, with proof of guardianship.

The First 24 Hours and the TB Test

A newly booked person can ask for one 30-minute non-contact visit within 24 hours. After that, they must have a TB (PPD) test before any more visits.

Leave It in the Locker

Lockers cost 25 cents. Not allowed in: phones, smart watches and cameras; food, drinks, gum or candy; diaper bags, baby carriers, blankets, bottles or toys; keys, wallets and handbags; watches, bracelets, pins and clips; sunglasses; and money of any kind.

Dress Code

No tube tops, net tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, bare midriffs, see-through clothing, short shorts or short skirts. Hemlines must reach fingertip length with arms at your sides, and footwear stays on.

In the Room

Stay in your seat. A brief embrace at the start and end. If you leave the room, you cannot come back that visit.

If You Are Worried

If the person you visit seems in severe distress, tell a Correction Officer.

Outside Wednesday and Sunday

Each person gets two one-hour visits a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, and none on major holidays. Pigeonly fills the days between: pick photos or type a letter on your phone, and we print and mail them to the jail.

Families Also Ask

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When can I visit the St. Lawrence County Jail?

Wednesdays and Sundays. E and F units at 9 AM, D unit at 10:15 AM, and C unit at 1:30 PM.

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How early should I arrive?

20 minutes before the hour. Late visitors wait for the person's next visiting hour.

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How many people can visit?

Two visitors, plus one child up to age 5 on a lap.

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Why can my visit not happen in the first days?

After the first 30-minute non-contact visit, the person needs a TB test before more visits.

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Can I bring a diaper bag?

No. Diaper bags, carriers, blankets, bottles and toys stay in a 25-cent locker or your car.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified October 8, 2026. Official source: stlawco.gov/Departments/Sheriff/CorrectionalDivision ›