16 CAR pt. 30, Appendix B
Visitation Rules and Conditions
1. Visitors must complete an application and be approved to visit a resident in an ACC center. The number of persons visiting a resident at one time may be limited.
2. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. All visitors age 15 and older must show valid photo identification. Children under 15 may be required to show photo identification or a birth certificate.
3. All visitors must follow staff instructions, and comply with the visitation policy, procedures and rules. A visitor may be denied access if the security, order, and discipline of the center may be compromised.
4. Visitors may only visit the residents they were granted permission to visit.
5. Prescription drugs may only be brought into the Center with permission of the Center Supervisor.
6. Visitors must not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while visiting a resident.
7. Visitors must comply with ACC policies and procedures.
8. Visitors must not have in their possession or on ACC grounds illegal substances, explosives, firearms (or other instruments which can be used as weapons), or ammunition. The following are NOT allowed inside the facility: cell phones, pagers, other communication devices, tobacco products (including chewing tobacco and snuff), smokeless vapor products (electronic cigarettes and related products), and objects or materials of any kind which might be used to compromise the security, and safety of the center. Any attempt to bring such contraband onto center property will result in loss of visitation privileges and criminal prosecution. Pursuant to Arkansas law section 5-54-119, the introduction of contraband into a correctional facility amounts to either a Class B or C felony, depending on the nature of the contraband.
9. Visitors may not give to, accept or exchange materials with a resident except as authorized by the Center Supervisor or designee, including notes or correspondence, money, gifts, food or other items. All such items are considered contraband and may be confiscated by staff. Purses, backpacks and other bags must not be brought into the facility during visitation with residents.
10. Visitors must be aware that there are risks inherent in visiting an ACC correction center.
11. Visitors are subject to screening devices and may be searched. Vehicles on ACC grounds are also subject to search.
12. All visitors must sign in and out. Those making special visits are also required to wear a visitor badge.
13. Visitors must be appropriately dressed as follows: No hats, miniskirts/short dresses, shorts, halter tops, revealing necklines, see-through or other provocative clothing; shoulders must be covered at all times. Children under age 10 are allowed to wear shorts of a respectable length.
14. Visitors will be under continual supervision, unless otherwise authorized by the Center Supervisor or designee.
15. Residents and visitors are allowed to briefly embrace upon arrival and departure, and small children may be held or sit on the resident's lap. Physical contact between residents and visitors may be restricted when there are security concerns.
16. Visitors must conduct themselves in an exemplary manner at all times. This includes controlling children so they do not run or make too much noise. Improper conduct may result in ending the visit and suspension or termination of visitation privileges.