No, due to the size of the building 8 is the max limit allowed.

No, any team or group that books a private paranormal investigation cannot resell tickets for a profit (ie: above the amount of booking the investigation). It is allowable to sell tickets to get up to the booking fee amount, but making a profit from any investigation is expressly prohibited. If any team or group is found to be in violation of this policy, they will be asked to leave the property without a refund and/or permanently trespassed from the property.

A representative will be in another building about 200 feet from the jail, so your team will have private possession of the jail building. However, you will be required to check in, via a provided walkie-talkie, periodically with the on-site representative.

Yes, your investigation will begin with a brief tour of the jail. You can choose whether to know the location of paranormal "hot spots" or if you just want to know the history of the jail. Should you wish to take a tour prior to your investigation, you can stop by during our daily business hours. Daytime general admission ticket prices will apply.

Drugs, alcohol, fireworks, cigarettes/tobacco/vapes, beer, wine, tasers, open candles/flames, or and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited.

No. During the investigation, Ouija Boards, open flames, seances, conjuring, sage burning or cleansing are NOT allowed.

At this time, the jail is not equipped for overnight accommodations. Should you need recommendations, please message us for information.

Yes, the jail has electrical outlets throughout which you are free to use.

No, teams cannot cancel their investigation for any payment refund. At our discretion, teams may be permitted ONE reschedule date and you must notify us at least 7 days prior to your original investigation date that you need to reschedule. Please see our investigation policy for more information. If there is inclement weather predicted for our location, management will reach out to you to discuss options.

No, once you reserve a date for your team, the jail is reserved solely for your team from 8:30pm -3:00am the following day.

No. The Historic Scott County Jail is a strict no smoking and no vaping facility. A smoking area, approximately 50 yards away from the building, will be pointed to you once you arrive. There is no smoking or vaping on the museum property.

The Historic Scott County Jail is a climate controlled facility with heat and AC. Please keep in mind, our facility is an historic location, built out of stone. Even with heat, the building tends to be on the cooler side. Please dress warmly if you are cold natured. We strongly recommend closed toe shoes; no flip flops or sandals.

No. The 2nd and 3rd floors are only accessible via a stairway, which is considered moderately strenuous.

Yes. All investigators must be at least 18 years of age. No exceptions. You may be asked to validate your age with a valid ID.

Yes. All investigators must fill out a waiver/acknowledgment form in the presence of the onsite representative.

Yes. The Historic Scott County Jail has a dedicated parking lot.

You will have access to the jail at the time indicated on your reservation. We are a functioning museum with daytime and evening tours, so there may be tours prior to your investigation/ghost hunt. No early entry will be permitted. All investigations (Mini/Standard/Guided Ghost Hunt) will begin with signing of waivers and an understanding of the rules and regulations of the jail, which will take place during the first 30 minutes of your time.

Yes, with management pre-approval, for-profit events can be held at the jail. Please contact us to discuss details and event proposal.