Jails · Visiting the ADF
Inmate Visitation
All social, personal and professional visits are conducted by video. Find visiting hours, ID rules, sign-up links and inmate property release details below.
ADF Social Visitation
All social visitation is via video
Social Visitation8:00am – 2:00pm4:00pm – 9:00pm
Persons at least seventeen (17) years old having an acceptable form of identification are allowed one (1) non-contact, video visit per week for up to thirty (30) minutes. Persons can visit at the ADF in-person via one of the provided video visit portals in the Visitation Center or utilize their own cellular device, computer, or tablet.
Visiting the Visitation Center?
City of Detroit Municipal Identification CardFederal-issued military identification cardPassportState-issued identification cardState-issued Driver’s License
Persons that wish to visit using the ADF Visitation Center will report to the visitation window with one of the acceptable forms of identification listed above.
Before You Visit
Prohibited items & visit rules
Failure to comply with these rules shall result in the suspension and/or cancellation of the visit, removal of offending visitors from visitation lists, along with disciplinary sanctions.
Prohibited Items
Do not bring these into the ADF
Electronic devices of any type are not allowed into the ADF. These devices include any type of cell phone, pager, computer, laptop, iPad, etc. WCSO officers are unable to accept these items from visitors to secure.Smoking products and accessories (cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, loose tobacco, lighters, matches, etc.)Weapons of any type (firearms, knives, TASERS, etc.)Any item(s) deemed a risk to the security of the jail, inmates, staff, public, etc.
Disruptive visitors will be removed from the visitation list.
Personal Visitation
Remote video visit guidelines
1All personal visits shall be conducted remotely (via Video Visit) on the housing unit by using secure web-based technology via Video Visit Kiosks on each housing unit.2Inmates and visitors shall not display body parts, photos, literature, or any other items to the visitor/inmates at any time during the visit.3Engaging in or encouraging nudity, flashing of body parts, or performance of lewd/vulgar activity is prohibited.
Hours & Locations
When and where to visit
Video visitation hours
Personal video visits take place on the housing unit. Video Visitation hours are between 8:00am – 10:30am, 12:30 – 2:00pm, and 6:00pm – 9:00pm.
Video Visitation Suite
The public video visitation suite, located on the 1st floor of the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, Administration Building is intended to accommodate convenient on-site video visitation by friends, family, and professionals. The Video Visitation Suite will be open between 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday and closed on holidays and weekends. Personal visitors must provide valid government issued identification with pictures, upon check-in at the visitation window.
*Hours subject to change based on facility schedule
Inmate fund accounts
Funds can be deposited to an inmate’s account via the lobby kiosk, internet, and telephone. Lobby kiosks are located on the 1st floor of the Wayne County Criminal Justice Center, Administration Building near the Visitation Center. See Jail Commissary for deposit options.
ADF Professional Visitation
Professional visits
Professional Visitation8:00am – 2:00pm4:00pm – 9:00pm
All professional visits shall be conducted remotely (via Video Visit) on the housing unit using secure web-based technology; except when the professional visitor requests an in-person visit which will be granted on a case-by-case basis and based on the availability of the designated professional visit area. Professional remote visits may be requested via attorneyvisits@waynecountymi.gov.
Professional visitors can visit at the ADF in-person via one of the provided video visit portals in the Professional Visit area or utilize their own cellular device, computer, or tablet. Use the sign-up link below to sign up for video visits using your own devices.
Report to Jail Administration With
City of Detroit Municipal Identification CardFederal-issued military identification cardPassportState-issued identification cardState-issued Driver’s License
All attorneys must present a Valid Bar Card (with a p-number) in addition to one of the forms of identification above. All other professionals must present their employer issued ID in addition to one of the forms of identification above. The professional visitation rooms are not recorded.
Prohibited Items for Professional Visitors
Prohibited electronic devices include any type of cell phone, pager, computer, iPad, etc. Attorneys are allowed to bring in their laptops. WCSO officers are unable to accept any prohibited items from visitors to secure.Smoking products and accessories (cigarettes, cigars, rolling papers, loose tobacco, lighters, matches, etc.)Weapons of any type (firearms, knives, TASERS, etc.)Any item(s) deemed a risk to the security of the jail, inmates, staff, public, etc.
Disruptive visitors will be removed from the visitation list.
Inmate Property Release
Picking up inmate property
Inmate property will be released Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Inmate Property Office is closed on holidays and weekends.
Bring your armband
Inmates must present their WCSO-ADF issued ID armband to retrieve their property during Inmate Property business hours. Inmates must also produce their WCSO-ADF ID armband when they return to pick up their belongings because they were released outside of the business hours.
Third-party pickup
Inmate property may be released to a third party after the inmate signs an official Property Release Form identifying the authorized third party. The third party must present a valid ID (Driver’s License, State ID, Passport) to pick up the inmate property.
Unclaimed property
90 Days after an inmate’s release, all property/clothing that has not been picked up, shall be destroyed, or eliminated through the escheatment process.
Wayne County Criminal Justice Center
5301 Russell Street, Detroit, MI 48211 | (313) 224-0797
Inmate SearchBond InformationJail CommissaryJail DivisionPREA