Visiting Washington County Jail

Weekdays, Three Times a Day

Visits run Monday to Friday:

Slot	Time
Morning	10 to 11 AM
Midday	12:30 to 1:30 PM
Afternoon	2 to 3 PM

Each person held gets two one-hour visits a week.

Book Online

The Sheriff strongly recommends booking online, at least the day before and up to 14 days ahead, through the scheduling link on the county’s visitation page.

Arrive 15 Minutes Early

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your time. No exceptions for late arrival. Once you check in, do not leave the lobby, or the visit ends.

Who Can Come

Two visitors per visit, plus a third only if it is a child small enough to sit on a lap.

ID

A driver’s license, military ID, passport, Social Services benefit card, immigration card or DMV ID.

Children

Visitors under 18 must bring a birth certificate, and come with a parent or legal guardian, or with an adult over 18 and a notarized letter from a parent or guardian.

Dress Code and What to Leave

• No sleeveless shirts, short shorts or skirts, low-cut or see-through tops.
• No jackets, coats or hooded clothing.
• No belts, watches, jewelry, wallets or money.
• Nothing in your mouth: no candy or gum.
• No personal property in the visiting room.

Passing anything ends the visit at once.

Two Visits a Week, and the Days Between

Each person gets two one-hour weekday visits a week, booked at least a day ahead. On the other days, Pigeonly sends what you write or pick on your phone as a printed letter or photo, mailed to Fort Edward.