You may be allowed to hold hands if you're on a Contact Visit. Contacts visits are...
Locate the state, then the city or county where you think they are being held.
Affection is quite limited by the authorities. Many times you're allowed to hold hands on a Contact Visit. Contact Visits are visits where you have no barrier between you and your inmate. One brief kiss at the beginning of the visit and one at the conclusion of the visit are likely to be allowed.
If there is any inappropriate behavior, the visit may be terminated and you may find future visits no longer allowed.
To find out how to visit someone you know, begin your search for an inmate or arrestee here:
To find your jail or prison visitation policies, begin by finding the facility or prison system here: