Inmate Visits At County Jail To Resume For Father's Day Weekend

CHARLOTTE, NC — For the first time in more than a year, in-person visits will be allowed at the Mecklenburg County jail on Father's Day weekend, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office announced.

The non-contact, in-person visits will be allowed in 25-minute blocks from Friday, June 18 through Sunday, June 20. Visitors must sign up for visits ahead of time, starting Friday, June 11.

Those seeking a visit are encouraged to sign up early "since capacity is limited," MCSO said.

Information about inmate visitation scheduling may be found here.

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“Being able to reconnect families and friends with residents during the Father’s Day weekend will strengthen social ties and comfort those that are detained in our detention center,” Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said.

Maintaining family connections is an essential component for inmates integrating back into the community, he said.

For more than a year, in-person visits have not been allowed due to coronavirus precautions. During that time, inmates were allotted two 10-minute internet video calls and a five-minute phone call each week. Prior to pandemic protocols, inmates were allowed two video communications and one in-person face-to-face visit a week, The Charlotte Observer reported.

Hours for the Father's Day visitation schedule include:
Friday, June 18

• 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 19

• 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 20

• 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Mecklenburg County Detention Center is located at 801 East Fourth Street in Charlotte.

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