Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

54020.10 Visiting Requirements for Minors

• Minors shall be accompanied by an adult who has been approved to visit the inmate.

• Approval of an emancipated minor’s visit requires a one-time submission of a certified copy of the court order of emancipation. Staff shall note that the original is certified, and verification of the order shall be noted in SOMSStrategic Offender Management. The emancipated minor is subject to all the rules and regulations as set forth for adult visitors.

• If the accompanying adult is not the parent, legal guardian, or spouse of the minor, a notarized written consent shall be required from the person with legal custody of the minor, or a certified copy of a court order authorizing the minor to visit while accompanied by a designated adult.

  • The notarized written consent or court order shall state the duration of approval and must be presented each time the minor visits. The notarized written consent must be renewed annually.

  • Staff shall note the notarized consent form is current and shall annotate it in SOMSStrategic Offender Management.