Leon County Jail

Visitor Policy

Interview with Alex and Javier


JM: How often could you receive visitors?
Alex: I could receive visitors once a day per visitor.
Javier: Everyday from 10:30AM to 7:30PM.

JM: Was the check-in process lengthy for those who came to see you?
Alex: It depended on how many people were going to certain blocks; if too many visitors came to visit a specific block, often times some people would not be able to visit. Also, if visitors came during the daily lockdown times, they would have to wait for a considerably longer amount of time.
Javier: Depending on which block you're in. The trustee block wait is usually less than 10 minutes others can be up to an hour.

JM: What was the visiting environment like?
Alex: The visiting environment was a large, 2-sided lobby that held a main desk for visitor inquiries. The lobby contained a tv on each side and vending machines.
Javier: It wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Its a small cubicle with a glass separating you and your visitor and you each have a phone to communicate.