​On the day of your visit:

You should arrive at the visitor centre at least 30 minutes before your scheduled visit time to allow time to go through security. If you arrive after your visit start time, the amount of time you have on the visit will be reduced. If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your visit start time, you will not be allowed to enter.

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There are CCTV cameras in the visit room and your visit may be terminated at any time if officers consider your behaviour to be inappropriate.

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Jigsaw staff are here to support you before and after your visit. Please approach a member of staff if you have any questions or concerns.

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Identification Requirements:

You must bring ID on every visit. Only original documents will be accepted, not photos or photocopies. See a list of acceptable forms of ID. 

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All visitors aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A full birth certificate must be brought for visitors who are aged under 18, red books will be accepted for babies up to six weeks old.

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Visitor dress code:

There is a dress code for visitors. You are not permitted to wear open toe sandals, flip flops or sliders; boots higher than ankle height, steel toe caps or spiked shoes; tops which reveal midriff, cleavage or bare chest; no vest tops; no shorts or skirts shorter than knee length; no ripped clothing; no sports team logos; no headwear or scarves other than for religious purposes; no clothing that is offensive or displays inappropriate material.

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Refreshments:

Drinks and snacks can be bought from the refreshment bar in the visit room.

 

HMP Leeds: each adult can bring up to £30 to spend in the visit room. This can be in coins or notes, but not bank cards.

HMP Wealstun: each adult can bring up to £20 to spend in the visit room. This can be in coins or notes, but not bank cards.

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Download the visitor information booklets below for further information about Jigsaw services at each prison.​​