Updated on 06-15-2024
Before visiting your inmate check all the rules you need to follow. You can find an inmate at Alma Jail , using the Pigeonly Inmate Search if you need help before visitng. After the visitor has been approved by the correctional facility they need to check with their inmate on what days they are allowed to visit. Before connecting with a loved one here, you can find them using a free inmate locator. Pigeonly helps you add money to a trust account at Alma Jail and other services.
Alma Jail Correctional Facilities
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Go to pigeonly.com to start a search for your inmate. First, click "Get Started" and enter your inmate's first and last name.
Make sure to check if your inmate's facility is county, state, or federal.
Find your inmate and select from the list of services designed to help you keep in touch.
Finally, you'll need to register an account with Pigeonly, and we'll provide you with your loved one's contact information. (Don't worry, registration is completely free!)
Pigeonly understand how difficult it is for families to stay away from
their inmate and it is important to familiarize yourself with the
basic of inmate visitation before planning a visit as each facility
has specific rules that you must follow.
All visitors must be pre-approved; your inmate must put you on the pre-approved
visitation list in order for you to visit them which is later reviewed
by the correctional facility. When considering approval, correctional facilities
look at many factors as all the formalities need to be done.
Many facilities limit the number of visitors therefore inmate have to narrow
down the list of potential visitors. All correctional facilities have their
own set of rules which you need to follow. You will be expected to follow
the prison rules, no matter how arbitrary they may seem, when you visit.
The inmate you plan on visiting should be able to advise you the
visiting time schedule for that prison, however it is always a good
idea to call the prison before to ensure visitation is permitted and
whether potential visitors are approved or not.
All the prisoners are searched before and after any visits due to the security
reasons. The families visiting their inmates need to respect the dress
code of the particular prison otherwise they may be refused visitation.
All visitors are expected to present a valid, government issued
photo ID.
Each facility requires that their rules be followed according to local ordinances. Typically, for any given institution you want to make sure to wear appropriate attire. Make sure your outfits are not too tight. Different states may have different rules on attire. For information on what to wear in Michigan, be sure to check out their appropriate state laws for Michigan's Department of Corrections at your State's official website.
Every Inmate facility has different procedures, so is the case with Alma Jail Alma The General list of items that prohibited is as follows, However Please check out the Alma Jail's Website to get the whole list.
The following items are strictly prohibited:
***These visiting hours may be outdated. Please visit the official Alma Jail website for more information on when can you visit Alma Jail Facility.***
Contact Alma Jail for the rules of the visit as only four states currently allow Conjugal visits.
Alma Jail request visitors to schedule the visit one day in advance in order to avoid trouble while visiting your inmate, all visitors are requested to arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. Visitors are required to show valid photo ID at the check-in.
Contact Alma Jail Facility to schedule an appointment with your inmate and to check the time slot, as the inmates are allowed one visit per day. Visitors are required to check the timings and regulations before visiting the prison.
Visitors must register in the Inmate Visitation system prior to scheduling an appointment with the inmate. Walk in visit are welcome, but are available on a first come first basis and are subject to availability. Contact the Alma Jail for scheduling a visit with your inmate.
Booking a prison visit online is simple as it takes about 5 minutes of your time. It lets you select 3 slots instead of 1 and you can check with your inmate or the Alma Jail for the visiting hours. The prisoner must add you to their visitor list before you book a visit. You have to create an account online with Alma Jail to book the slot online once it gets confirmed by Alma Jail you can visit your inmate.
Video Visit is a convenient way to connect with your inmate without
traveling to the prison or writing an inmate, these video visits can
be conducted at home from your Laptop or Android mobile device as it
saves you time and expense.
Children can now also communicate without visiting the facility.
Visitors need to create an account with Alma Jail and get it approved by the facility in order to use this service.
Jails are now replacing personal visit through video visit in order to avoid huge traffic and making it convenient for the families of an inmate. The Inmate must register their families on the list which needs to be approved by the Alma Jail.
Generally, you're allowed to keep the following items with you during your visit:
Yes, any person that is visiting a prisoner is liable to be checked and possibly arrested if they have any active warrants.
On the other hand, there are a number of reasons you may not be allowed to visit a loved one in prison, such as if you have an outstanding warrant, you have an active order of protection against you, you're currently on probation or parole, or you're deemed a security risk. Although individuals who have previously been convicted of felonies may face a tough time being admitted as visitors to a prison, they'll be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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