Former patients may not visit unless prior specific written authorization is obtained from the Medical Director. Visitors who reside 100 miles or more from Patton State Hospital are allowed all day visits any day of the week, depending on space availability, and only in keeping with the above schedule.
Patients have the right to refuse to visit.
All visitors shall register with the visiting room officer before a visit takes place. All visitors shall present proof of identity before being permitted to visit. If there is a suspicion of contraband the visitor will be asked to voluntarily submit to a pat-search. If the visitor refuses the search, they will be denied the visit. Authorized adult visitors must be over 18 years of age.