Angola Clothing Regulations

[rosevines]

I thought people might find it handy to have a list of current (November 2010) clothing regulations for visiting Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola).

Note that some officers enforce these very, very strictly. For example, I've seen officers force toddlers wearing denim jackets to remove them. So, assume that all the regulations will be applied to you and your children, and have a change of clothes available in your car just in case something doesn't pass muster.

I copied these regulations directly from the notice at the Visitors' Center:

Louisiana State Penitentiary

Dress Code for Visitors

The following is a list of non-permitted clothing items that are considered inappropriate for visitors and shall result in the denial of visits:
· Clothing that is similar in appearance to the clothing worn by the unit’s offender population. [Male and female visitors shall not be allowed to wear denim or chambray shirts, gray, blue or white sweatshirts, or white t-shirts (with or without designs).]
· Clothing that is similar in appearance to the clothing worn by correctional officers, i.e. camouflage, blue BDUs, etc.
· Transparent clothing [see-through clothing].
· Swimming suits.
· Shirts, shorts, skorts, culottes and dresses shorter than one inch above the knee cap or those with revealing slits.
· Strapless, tube tops, halter tops, thank tops and strapless dresses.
· Tops that expose the midriff. [All visitors must wear full-length shirts. (Long or short sleeve)].
· Blouses, shirts and dresses that are low cut. [Low cut articles of clothing exposing the upper torso.]
· Spandex, Lycra or Spandex-like athletic pants, aerobic/exercise tights or leotards.
· Underwear cannot be exposed. [Male visitors must wear underwear. Female visitors must wear bras and panties.]
· Clothing with revealing holes or tears one inch above the knee cap.
· Clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writings, images or pictures.
· Gang or club-related clothing or insignia indicative of gang affiliation.
· No shower shoes, house-slippers or thongs shall be permitted.

[alloutoftime]

Thank you for that post. I am planning a trip down there later this year to visit my MWI.