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Video Visitation

Video visitation is a great way to connect with your loved one over the internet, without having to worry about unpredictable crowds and overly busy visitation hours.

Visits can be scheduled and paid for in advance, allowing you to visit with inmates at times that are convenient for you.

We offer two types of Video Visitation services:

At-Home Video Visits

These video visits can be conducted at home on your PC computer, laptop or mobile device (Android).

Save travel expenses, time, long lines and parking fees with at-home video visits.

Ease stress on children who can now communicate without visiting the facility in person.

On-site Video Visits

On-site video visits are conducted at visitation stations at the facility.

With these visits, you are still required to travel to the facility.

Through our easy-to-use website, you can schedule, register, and pay for (if applicable) the visit in advance. Then, conduct the visit in real-time over the internet.

Please note: These services can vary by facility and are not available at all locations.

How It Works

• Check to see if your inmate’s facility offers video visitation.
• If video visitation is offered at the facility, go to www.gtlvisitme.com . Register yourself and all visitors participating in the visitations.
• Select the facility where your loved one is located.
• Search for your inmate, and add them.
• Click “Schedule” to begin the scheduling process.
• You will see the cost associated with your visit at the time of scheduling. Enter your credit card or debit card information to complete the scheduling process. You will receive a confirmation email and receipt for your visit.
• For at-home video visits : sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
• For on-site video visits: arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. Each facility has its own rules for on-site visits. Please review rules prior to arrival.

For additional helpful information and a list of useful questions about visitation, scheduling, and facility policies, view our v isitation FAQs .

What It Costs

Visitation costs vary by correctional facility and visitation duration.

Different types of visits may have different costs or no cost at all.

All costs associated with visits are clearly displayed at the time of scheduling. Visitors are aware of all the options and can choose based on their visitation preferences.

Ways to Pay

When scheduling fee-based video visitations through our visitation website , you will be asked to provide your payment information to complete the scheduling process.

We accept debit cards, charge cards, and Visa/Mastercard gift cards.

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Video visits from home have arrived at your facility!

To start or schedule a visit, follow the instructions below. If you have questions, please call 866-516-0115 and select the prompt for video visit.

* Note: Video visits may not be available for all inmates. 

IMPORTANT: To conduct a video visit from home, you need a personal computer, an internet connection, a web camera, a microphone, and Google Chrome as your browser.

Want to visit now, follow these steps to start an on-demand visit:.

1. Go to www.visit.telmate.com 2. Login to your account

3. Click the “Visit” link in the “Quick Links” section on the left

4. Click the person you’d like to visit with

5. Click on “Visit Now” in the “online” section

6. If inmate is available, the visit will start shortly. If the inmate is not available, you will get a message letting you know, and can schedule a visit instead

Want to Visit Later?

Follow these steps to schedule a visit:.

3. Click the “Visit” link in the Quick Links section on the left

5. Click the “Schedule a Visit” button in the “Online” section

6. Click the day you’d like to visit

7. Click the time of day you’d like to visit—morning, afternoon or evening 8. Click the desired length of your visit 9. Click the time you’d like the visit to start

10. Click the green “Confirm” button

11. Read and accept the terms of video visits by clicking the check boxes next to each statement and then clicking the green “I Agree”

IMPORTANT: The inmate must accept your requested visit before it can be confirmed. You will know your visit request was accepted when you receive an email saying “Your Video Visit is Scheduled”.

Don’t Have an Account?

Follow these steps to create one:.

1. Go to www.visit.telmate.com

2. Click the “Create Online Account” button

3. Agree to the terms

4. Provide your information (all fields with an asterisk are required, there are two screens)

5. Verify your account using either your phone number or email address

6. Allow Flash to access your camera and microphone by clicking “Allow” (you will need this access turned on to use video visits)

7. Follow the steps to test your equipment

Have questions?   Please call 866-516-0115 and select the prompt for video visit

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How to Book a Prison Visit Online

Scheduling an in-person visit with an incarcerated loved one is important for maintaining connections. Many corrections departments now allow online prison visit reservations to improve convenience and efficiency. This article outlines the typical process for booking online prison visits.

Check Visitation Eligibility Requirements

Before scheduling visits, confirm eligibility with the facility’s policies:

• Age minimums – Adult visitors usually required.
• Visitor approval – Visitors must be on inmate’s approved list.
• ID/documentation – Valid photo ID often required.
• Allowed items – Review dress code and authorized items.
• Health requirements – Some facilities require COVID vaccination proof.

Ensure you meet all criteria to avoid wasted trips or denied entry.

Create a Visitor Account on the Facility’s Website

Most prisons with online scheduling require creating a visitor account:

• Enter your personal details like name, address, email, phone number.
• Create a username and password for the visitor account.
• Provide your ID number and type (driver’s license, passport, etc).
• Electronically sign any waivers or terms required.

This information links you to the inmate and confirms identity upon arrival.

Schedule Visit Date and Time

With an approved visitor account, you can view visitation calendars and schedule dates/times:

• Select day(s) – Weekends and holidays are busiest.
• Choose time slot(s) – Typical windows are 1-2 hours long.
• Check-in 15-30 minutes prior – To clear security screening.
• Bring printed or digital confirmation – Shows your scheduled slot.

Visits are usually first-come, first-served for available times. Book well in advance for best selection.

Understand Cancellation and No Show Policies

Review policies if you must cancel or miss scheduled visits:

• Timeframe – Cancel at least 24-48 hours in advance when possible.
• Allowed frequency – Too many cancellations or no shows may restrict future visits.
• Notifications – Call the visitation hotline as soon as possible.
• Exceptions – Illness or family emergencies may qualify for waivers.

Follow proper procedures to avoid penalties like temporary visit suspensions.

Arrive Prepared on Visitation Day

Give yourself extra time and arrive prepared:

• Dress appropriately – Follow dress code to get cleared for entry.
• Limited belongings – Carry only approved items needed for children.
• Check in at gate – Provide printed or digital confirmation and ID.
• Clear security – Successfully pass through metal detectors and searches.
• Confirm visitation rules – Keep physical contact limited if prohibited.
• Enjoy visit! – Make the most of this valued time together.

Proper planning ensures visitation goes smoothly.

Online scheduling systems are making arranging prison visits easier and more efficient. Visitors can quickly check availability and reserve slots after creating an approved account. Following facility policies ensures a smooth visitation process. While in-person time is limited, it remains invaluable for maintaining inmate connections and support systems.

FAQs About Booking Online Prison Visits

How far in advance can visits be booked.

Most facilities allow booking 1-4 weeks in advance. Holidays and weekends fill up quickly.

Can visitors schedule multiple back-to-back time slots?

Usually not – facilities limit visits to 1-2 hour sessions with buffer times in between.

Is there an age limit or requirement for minor visitor approval?

Yes, approval rules vary but most prisons prohibit visitors under 18 years old.

Can online visit reservations be made on a mobile device?

Some systems only allow scheduling on the desktop website. But mobile-friendly platforms are becoming more common.

What if a visitor’s plans change after booking?

Notify the prison as soon as possible if you cannot make the booked time. Schedule changes are limited.

How do waiting lists work if times are fully booked?

Waiting lists prioritize visitors by order and frequency since last visit. Openings from cancellations are first-come, first-served.

What happens if a visitor is late for check-in?

You may forfeit that day’s visit. Arrive well before the scheduled window to ensure entry.

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Visitation Scheduling

A Safe, Secure, and Fully Automated Visitation Management Solution

The GTL visitation management solution, VisitMe Scheduler, is proven to be the most robust and configurable in the corrections market. As an integrated GTL product, the VisitMe Scheduler solution will aid in streamlining a facility’s daily operations. For example, VisitMe Scheduler can eliminate long queues in the visitation area by avoiding the chaos of having a high volume of concurrent visitors at the facility. In so doing, the system also minimizes staffing requirements.

The visitation management system also enables facilities to create a more efficient visiting process that allows them to expand their visitation schedules. This further enhances a facility’s ability to help maintain that very important service of regular communication between inmates and their friends and families. The key feature and power of the visitation management solution is the VisitMe Scheduler software, which essentially automates the entire visitation process – this truly separates the software from all other video visiting systems. Facilities will have the luxury of configuring station availability for the public or inmates, inmate quotas, and daily and weekly schedules.

The system will utilize the configurations to create a very efficient, safe and automated visitation process. The system provides a public web site to allow the public to schedule their visits to an inmate. The system then performs all automated conflict checks on the visits and connects the proper stations for the scheduled visits.

The National Leader in Active Deployments

Currently managing over 100 correctional facilities visitation programs, the VisitMe Scheduler software solution maintains the majority share of successful program implementations. In addition, this software application’s current installed base spans a range of facility sizes both large and small.

Revenue Generation Opportunities

Providing the opportunity for additional and extended visitation sessions, a facility can securely expand a service that has been proven to reduce recidivism. Utilizing the configurability of the revenue and billing application, GTL VisitMe Scheduler will allow a facility to create its own unique revenue options such as custom rate tables, varying charges for particular days and times, and refund policies.

Fully Configurable Implementation

GTL can efficiently integrate our VisitMe Scheduler with any facility’s current visitation protocol. Regardless of the specific intricacies designed to coordinate the current visitation service, VisitMe Scheduler’s configurability will adhere to all mandatory requirements while creating additional efficiencies throughout the remainder of the program.

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How to Schedule a Visit Using Visitation Scheduling Application (VSA)

VSA allows Friends and Family to schedule visits from a variety of web enabled devices including computer, smartphone and tablet. Get familiar with our visiting guidelines and make sure you are approved to visit before using VSA. If it’s your first time using VSA, you’ll need to claim your account before you can schedule a visit.

Schedule visits at the time designated for the institution listed below.

Northern Region VSA request period will open from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Northern region:

• California Correctional Center
• Central California Women’s Facility
• California Health Care Facility
• California Medical Facility
• California State Prison – Sacramento
• California State Prison – Solano
• Folsom State Prison
• High Desert State Prison
• Mule Creek State Prison
• Pelican Bay State Prison
• Sierra Conservation Center
• San Quentin State Prison
• Valley State Prison

Central Region VSA request period will open from 6:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Central region:

• Avenal State Prison
• California Correctional Institution
• California Men’s Colony
• California State Prison – Corcoran
• Correctional Training Facility
• Kern Valley State Prison
• North Kern State Prison
• Pleasant Valley State Prison
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison – Corcoran
• Salinas Valley State Prison
• Wasco State Prison

Southern Region VSA request period will open from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the following institutions in the Central region:

• California City Correctional Facility
• Calipatria State Prison
• Centinela State Prison
• California Institution for Men
• California Institution for Women
• California Rehabilitation Center
• California State Prison – Los Angeles County
• Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
• Ironwood State Prison
• Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

The request period begins eight days prior to the visitation day and closes five days prior to the visitation day. See the table below for examples.

• Friends and Family (also referred to as visitor) go to the visitor website and click Claim Account .

• Type your First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth.    

• Add and confirm your Email Address . Select Next.

• Complete the remaining fields with all Personal Information . Click on the checkbox to run the robot test. Review the information and when you are ready, select the checkbox to verify that all information is correct, and then click the Finish button.

• Once your account is created, you will receive your Visitor ID . It is very important to write down the number, print the summary page, or take a screenshot of the following screen for your records.

• Look for an email from [email protected] with your temporary password .

• Starting from the visitor website, sign into your account with your temporary password. You will then be required to change your password. Enter and confirm a new password, and then click Update .

• Once your password has been successfully reset, the Home page of the visitor website will be displayed with any upcoming visits, a list of associated (approved) inmate names, and any canceled visits. 

Claiming Your Account – Mobile Device

• Friends and Family (also referred to as visitor) go to the Visitation Scheduling website and click Claim Account .

• Type your First Name, Last Name and Date of Birth.  Click Next .

• Add and confirm your Email Address . Select Next .

• The Address Information screen will display (showing California).  Click Next.

• You will then be required to set your password. Enter and confirm a new password, and then click Next .

A confirmation email with login information is sent from [email protected] .  

• Review policies and then click Accept Policies and Submit.   

• From the Registration Successful screen, select New Visit to go directly to scheduling a visit. Or select Main Menu to schedule a new visit, display upcoming visits, view history, and manage account settings. 

You can organize your account by going to the My Account menu where you can manage your email address, password, inmates, and visitor groups.   

You can organize your account by going to the Main Menu and selecting Account Settings . From here you can manage your password, personal information (email address), visitors, and inmates.  

• Login to the Friends and Family visitor website with your visitor ID or email and password.

• The Visitation Scheduling Home page displays:
• Upcoming visits
• Canceled Visits
• My Inmates (approved list)

• Click on the Visit link next to the inmate’s name from the My Inmates list to schedule a visit with them. 

• Choose Visitor (select yourself) or select multiple Visitors (additional visitors must be approved to visit). A visitor can send another approved visitor a friend request via the Manage Visitor Groups option under the My Account Menu. This means both visitors would be able to visit the same inmate together.  Both visitors must be approved to visit the inmate.
• Click Next .
• Select available Date from calendar.

• Select the Visitation Location (Facility and Video Station location) and the Time of Day.  Click Search.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because institutions are currently offering a variety of video visit options, it is recommended to select No Preference to show all available visits for all visitation centers at an institution.   

For example, institutions may be providing In Person Only visits, Internet Only visits, or a hybrid of In Person and Internet visits.  The available days for in person visits may also vary per institution.  

• Select the desired time slot from the displayed options.  Only available times will display.

• Review visit information and click Confirm .
• Type of Visit – Internet Video Visit or Face to Face Visit
• Date, Time, Location (map will display for Face-to-Face Visit)
• Inmate name
• Visitor name, Relationship
• Visitation Policies
• Once the visit is confirmed, a unique confirmation number is added and a confirmation email will be sent to you with visit information.  

• Schedule another visit
• Return Home
• Print Summary
• Cancel Visit

Schedule A New Visit

• Click English or Spanish

• Login to the Visitation Scheduling website with your visitor ID or email address and password.

• The Visitation Scheduling Home page displays.

• To see a list of previously scheduled visits, click on the Upcoming Visits link.  From this screen you can schedule a new visit.  Click on the New Visit button to add a new visit.

• You can also schedule a new visit from the Main Menu by selecting Schedule a New Visit . 

• A list of all approved visitors will display (or select the button on the bottom left to request a visitor be added).  Select a Visitor(s) from the Available column by using the green arrow to move them to the Attending column .  Click Confirm Visitors .

• Select the applicable inmate name and then click the Confirm Inmate button.

• Use the drop-down menu to select the applicable inmate/visitor relationship. Click Confirm Relations .

• Select the Visitation Center. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Because institutions are currently offering a variety of video visit options, it is recommended to select No Preference to show all available visits for all visitation centers at an institution.

For example,  institutions may be providing In Person only visits, Internet Only visits, or a hybrid of In Person and Internet visits.  The available days for in person and internet visits may vary by institution.

• Select an available visit date from the Calendar (displayed in white). Click Confirm Date .

NOTE: Depending on which day you select will determine whether In Person or Internet visit time slots will be displayed on the next screen after clicking Confirm Date .

• Select the desired Time from the list.  Only available time slots will display.  Click the Confirm Time button

• Review the details of your reserved visit.

• Click Edit to change a visit. Select the field to be changed (Inmate, Visitor, Date, Time, or Location) and click Edit .  You will be re-directed back to the applicable area to make the change.  It is important to note, if you need to change an inmate name, visitor name, date or time while making a visitation appointment, it must be done before selecting the Agree and Reserve button .   Otherwise, you will need to cancel the visit and reschedule the visit.

14. Click on the Review Policies button to see the Terms of Use, Privacy Policies, and Facility Policies.

• Click Agree & Reserve to confirm the visit.  A unique confirmation number is added and a confirmation email will be sent to you with visit information.  

Once a visit has been scheduled, the Upcoming Visits screen allows you to:

• Edit a visit
• Cancel a visit
• Add a New Visit

Once a visit is confirmed, you can only add/remove visitors.   If you need to change an inmate name, visitor name, date, or time, you must first cancel the visit and then reschedule it.  

• To add or remove a visitor from an already confirmed visit, click View Upcoming from either the Visit Summary screen or the Main Menu screen.    

2. Select the visit that needs to be changed.  Click Edit . You will be re-directed back to the Visit Summary screen. 

• Click Edit Visitors. Use the green and red arrows in the center of the screen to add or remove approved visitors to your existing visit. Click Confirm Visitors .   

• The updated Visit Summary screen will display with visitor changes. Click Agree & Reserve to reconfirm the visit with updated visitors. This example shows the visit was modified to reflect two visitors.

CDCR inmates are allowed one free video visit per month with Friends and Family.  Quotas (number of visits inmates get per day/week/month) are determined by CDCR and are configured into the visitation scheduling system. When a visit is canceled, the quota for that inmate is automatically reset.

• Friends and Family can go the visitor website to cancel a scheduled visit. 
• To cancel a visit from the visitor website, click on the Cancel Visit link on the Home page.

• Confirm the cancellation by clicking Yes or No.

• The visit status is updated to Canceled and is displayed on the Visitor Home Page. In addition, a cancellation email will be sent your email account confirming the cancellation.

CDCR inmates and visitors are allowed one free video visit per 30 days with Friends and Family.  Quotas (number of allowed per day/week/month) are determined by CDCR. When a visit is canceled, the quota for that inmate/visitor is automatically reset.

• Friends and Family can go the Visitation Scheduling website to cancel a scheduled visit. 
• From the Upcoming Visits screen, select the applicable visit to be canceled and click the Cancel button. 

• Confirm the cancellation by clicking Cancel Visit .

• The visit status is updated to Canceled . In addition, a cancellation email will be sent your email account confirming the cancellation.

Look for an email from WebEx with details for how to join your video visit.

For more information on “How to Use WebEx to Join a Video Visit”, you can also refer to CDCR’s Web Site:

Join your video visit from your computer, mobile device, phone, or a video conferencing system. You may pick the one that works best for you. All video visits are secure. The communication is encrypted and CDCR processes ensure that approved visitors are validated and only those approved visitors may join the visit. 

For technical assistance with VSA, contact the Visiting Sergeant or Lieutenant of the institution you wish to visit .

DO NOT contact GTL for technical assistance.

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A Volunteer Visitation Program to Federal and Military Prisoners Throughout the United States

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is a volunteer visitation program for people incarcerated in federal and military prisons throughout the United States.

Our mission is to provide prisoners with regular, face to face contact from the world outside of prison to help them cope with prison life, encourage personal growth, and prepare for successful reentry into society.

Our vision is to provide qualified visitors to fulfill all requests for visits by prisoners in every federal and military prison.

Our priority is to visit those prisoners who:  

• do not ordinarily receive visits from family and friends,

• want or need visits,

• are in solitary confinement,

• are on death row,

• or are serving long sentences.

“I just wanted to tell you how very thankful I am to you for what you have done for me. Mrs. Colleen is such a good-hearted person…Each visit seems to last only seconds because she is so easy to talk with. She always talks to me & treats me as if I am just a regular person & not like a low-life. Thank you so very much for bringing her into my life. She gives me something to look forward to.”

Prisoner, USMCFP Springfield, MO

“I also would like to thank you for your inspiration. You are a great person and have become a great, positive role model over the past few months. I have gained so much knowledge and wisdom that has allowed my brain to free itself from the suffering of mental servitude. Yes, you are my elder, but I have not looked upon a friendship with this much appreciation since I was very young. So I thank you very much.” 

Prisoner, USP Florence, CO

“I’ve been incarcerated a little over 2 decades & I never met anyone or a group of people that really cared with no strings attached. Who would’ve ever thought that people actually would take the time to get to know a bunch of misfits that society gave up on?  My grandma said that in life we will meet a lot of different people, but never forget the special ones. Suzanne is that special one for me. She really makes a difference. PVS, you are a beacon of light for guys like us.”

 Prisoner, USP Coleman 2, FL

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General visiting information.

Make sure your visit will be a success by carefully following these four steps.

Discover or confirm the whereabouts of the inmate you would like to visit.

Before you can visit you must be placed on the inmate's approved visiting list.

Review all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit.

Find out when you can visit and get directions to the facility.

Locate the inmate

Sometimes an inmate may be moved to a different facility so that they can benefit from unique programs offered at that location. They might also be moved to receive treatment for a medical condition or for security concerns. Therefore, the first step in planning your visit should be to determine where the inmate is currently housed.

Please verify you are a human by entering the words you see in the textbox below.

To visit, you must be pre-approved.

You can only visit an inmate if they have placed you on their visiting list and you have been cleared by the BOP.

• An inmate is given a Visitor Information Form when he/she arrives at a new facility.
• Inmate completes their portion of the form and mails a copy to each potential visitor.
• Potential visitor completes all remaining form fields.
• Potential visitor sends the completed form back to the inmate's address (listed on the form).
• We may request more background information and possibly contact other law enforcement agencies or the NCIC
• The inmate is told when a person is not approved to visit and it is the inmate's responsibility to notify that person.

Who can an inmate add to their visiting list?

• Step-parent(s)
• Foster parent(s)
• Grandparents
• No more than 10 friends/associates
• Foreign officials
• Members of religious groups including clergy
• Members of civic groups
• Employers (former or prospective)
• Parole advisors

In certain circumstances such as when an inmate first enters prison or is transferred to a new prison, a visiting list might not exist yet. In this case, immediate family members who can be verified by the information contained in the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report, may be allowed to visit. However, if there is little or no information available about a person, visiting may be denied. You should always call the prison ahead of time to ensure your visit will be permitted.

Be Prepared

You should be familiar with all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit.

The following clothing items are generally not permitted but please consult the visiting policy for the specific facility as to what attire and items are permitted in the visiting room:

• revealing shorts
• halter tops
• bathing suits
• see-through garments of any type
• low-cut blouses or dresses
• backless tops
• hats or caps
• sleeveless garments
• skirts two inches or more above the knee
• dresses or skirts with a high-cut split in the back, front, or side
• clothing that looks like inmate clothing (khaki or green military-type clothing)

Plan your trip

• the prison location
• the prison type
• inmate visiting needs
• availability of visiting space

The inmate you plan to visit should tell you what the visiting schedule is for that prison; however, if you have any questions please contact that particular facility .

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Jail and Prison Inmate Visitation – General Rules and Guidelines for Visiting an Inmate in a County Jail

Posted 2/6/2011 by Mark Miclette Inmate Visitation , Visitation

WARNING - Take these Visitation Guidelines Seriously!

Failure to adhere to these guidelines will either make your trip a wasted one or worse, prohibit you from ever going back. Even more troubling, some violations of the jail’s rules could land you in jail as well. Never have in your possession drugs or alcohol of any kind, nor be under the influence while visiting a jail or prison. In some jails and prisons possession of tobacco on their property could land you in serious legal trouble.

Do not take any chances. Lockup facilities take their guidelines VERY seriously.

For a list of Guidelines and Schedules for your jail or prison, use the JAILexchange Search feature to search Visitation Rules for every one of America’s 9,000 US Jails and Prisons .

General Guidelines

When visiting, each visitor age 16 or older must have one of the following unexpired types of identification:

• Driver's license
• Federal, state, local government identification card (any state)
• Military identification
• U.S. Immigration identification (including visas)
• Border crossing card issued by the United States Department of Justice
• Current high school identification
• Matricula Consular ID card issued after April 22, 2002 by the Consul General of Mexico

Walk-in visits will be accepted, on a space available basis—and first come, first served—as long as the visitors check in one hour before the visit time. Once a visit is scheduled, no “add-ons” will be made over the phone. Additional visitors may be allowed, up to the maximum of three, by arriving one hour prior to the visit and checking in with the other visitors. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. However, due to security reasons, many jails do not accept "walk-in" visits.

While jails attempt to honor all visit reservations, visits may be changed or cancelled without notice. Also, changes in the inmate’s housing assignments may automatically cancel a scheduled visit. Visits will not be scheduled if the inmate has been previously scheduled for court on the same date.

Many jails require that the visitor be approved in advance by the inmate they wish to visit.

Many jails require a visit to be scheduled using a form filled out in advance and submitted for approval to the jail.

Visitors must usually check in together one hour before the scheduled visit. If a visitor is late, the visit may be cancelled.

A maximum of 3 visitors (including children) may visit an inmate at any one time, and only one visit is allowed per day. Some jails only allow one or two visitors at one time.

Most jail visits are limited to 15-30 minutes in length. Frequency of visits depends on the jail. Some allow only one, others as many as five, although that is rare.

Minors must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

Visit times are subject to change or cancellation due to facility security or disciplinary reasons.

Disabled access visiting areas are available in some jails. If you have special needs, please inform the staff when you reserve the visit.

Young children are allowed, however if they are excessively noisy or unruly, the visit will be terminated.

If you are on probation, Watch Commander approval is necessary to visit.

There is no expectation of privacy in a jail facility. Social visits may be monitored or recorded.

Standard Dress Code: No strapless garments, no halter-tops, no bare midriffs, no see-through, wrap around skirts, tops or dresses. No mini-skirts or short dresses. Shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh in length. No slits on skirts or dresses. No latex or skintight pants, skirts or shorts.

If you have previously been convicted of a felony and served time in a jail or state prison, you may not enter the grounds of a County Jail without the permission of the Facility Commander. That permission should be obtained in writing before attempting to schedule a visit. Entry to the facility grounds without such permission is a felony in some states.

An excessive pattern of late arrivals or “no-shows” for visits will result in the loss of phone reservation privileges or the suspension of visits.

‘Contact Visits’

Some jails allow ‘contact’ visits, though this is rare. The following additional visit regulations must be observed when having contact visits:

• Nothing is to be brought into the facility except I.D. and car keys. One blanket, one diaper, and one bottle can be brought in for a baby. The following items are specifically prohibited: purses or bags, food or beverages, pets, firearms, knives, or other weapons, drugs or alcohol, and cigarettes. Keys are to be hung on board provided. All visitors must have a reservation to visit.
• No reclining together on the floor or tabletops. Visitors and inmates must sit across from each other, no laying or sitting on laps, no draping of legs, no body rubs/massages, no hugging, no straddling benches. Usually a single kiss is allowed at the start of a visit and again at the conclusion.

Jails and prisons have strict guidelines for a reason, the safety and security of the staff and other inmates. Please check with the facility regarding their rules and schedules before considering an inmate visit.

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The New Jersey Department of Corrections encourages incarcerated persons to maintain relationships with family and their community, and facilitates visits in person, with and without contact.

All visits to NJDOC facilities are by appointment only and must be scheduled with the facility 48 hours in advance . All visitation guidelines are subject to change based on institutional need.

Please do not schedule a visit if you are experiencing cold, flu or COVID symptoms. Masks are available for use by incarcerated persons, visitors and staff.

   Do I need to bring identification?

Yes. All visitors must present photo ID.

Acceptable forms include:

• current photo driver’s license or MVC non-driver identification card,
• a current photo Welfare or Medicaid card,
• an employment photo ID, and
• a current passport.

   Is there a dress code?

Yes. Dress codes are in place to enhance the safety and security of NJDOC facilities, and we encourage you to carefully read the following before your visit.

Facility dress codes prohibit:

• skin-tight or transparent garments or those that expose undergarments or private body parts,
• exposed shoulders or midriffs,
• tube tops, tank tops, halter tops or low-cut shirts,
• hooded sweatshirts,
• bottoms that end more than three inches above the knee,
• low-rise shorts, skirts and pants,
• military-style clothing or those similar to items worn by incarcerated persons or NJDOC custody staff,
• flip-flops and steel-toed boots,
• clothing with inappropriate messages is strictly prohibited,
• some visitors wearing clothing deemed inappropriate may be given an alternative garment to wear during the duration of their visit.
• no clothing items resembling any healthcare style uniforms, such as scrubs or lab coats.

   Are there rules I have to follow?

Yes. Visits to NJDOC facilities are conducted in a supervised, secure environment, and certain rules are in place to enhance the safety and security of staff, visitors and the incarcerated population.

We encourage you to read the following carefully, as violation of these guidelines can result in your visit being cancelled. We reserve the right to ban disruptive persons from NJDOC facilities, at the discretion of NJDOC staff.

Relatives under the age of 18 shall not be permitted to visit NJDOC Incarcerated Persons unless accompanied by an adult relative who shall be responsible for obtaining written parental consent.

Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to:

• the introduction of contraband,
• violation of a posted rule or regulation,
• excessive touching or kissing, engaging in a sexual act,
• assaultive behavior towards another,
• belligerent behavior towards another,
• breach or attempted breach of security,
• visitor appears to be under the influence and/or intoxicated,
• visitor is confirmed as an ex-offender or current parolee and did not disclose this information prior to being approved as a visitor, etc.
• no hat or headgear, unless it is religiously oriented or medically necessary and the visitor agrees to a search of same.

   How do I schedule a visit?

Call the facility at the number below, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If your call is not answered or busy, please call back.

   Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center

• To schedule a visit, call (732) 574-2250 ext. 8006 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 8 Production Way, Woodbridge, NJ 07001
• Regular Visits in the main unit (ADTC) and in the STU are held on Saturday and Sunday (two sessions).

   Bayside State Prison

• To schedule a visit, call (856) 785-0040 ext. 5416 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 4293 Rte 47, Leesburg, NJ 08327

   East Jersey State Prison

• To schedule a visit, call (732) 499-5010 ext. 2908, prompt 1 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 1100 Woodbridge Rd, Rahway, NJ 07065
• All contact visits are two (2) hours in duration.
• Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. for the morning visit session and 11:45 a.m. for the afternoon session.
• All visitors must register prior to entering the prison for visiting purposes.
• General Population inmates are allowed ONE contact visit per day during assigned visit session. Rahway Camp inmates are allowed contact visits during both visit sessions.
• All inmates are allowed a maximum of (4) adult visitors and an unlimited number of children during one visiting period.
• The Incentive Visit Program will be held on the weekend on every third Saturday. The Visit Lieutenant will determine whether this visit period is held outdoors or inside.

   Edna Mahan Correctional Facility

• To schedule a visit, call (908) 735-7111 ext. 3421 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 30 Route 513, Clinton, NJ 08809

   Garden State Youth Correctional Facility

• To schedule a visit, call (609) 298-6300 ext. 2598 or 2959 , Monday through Thursday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m
• Address: 55 Hogback Rd, Crosswicks, NJ 08515

   Mid-State Correctional Facility

• To schedule a visit, call 609-723-4221 ext. 8407 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: Fort Dix, NJ 08640

   New Jersey State Prison

• To schedule a visit, call (609) 292-9700 ext. 4555 or 4556 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 600 Cass St, Trenton, NJ 08608
• All visits must be scheduled seven (7) days in advance.

   Northern State Prison

• To schedule a visit, call (973) 465-0068 Ext. 4402, Ext. 4403 , Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Address: 168 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 07114

   South Woods State Prison

• Visits will be held on Saturdays and Sundays for Facility 1, Facility 2, Facility 3, ECU and Minimum Unit.
• To schedule a visit, call (856) 459-7000 prompt 1, Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Address: 215 S. Burlington Rd., Bridgeton NJ 08032

   VISITATION GUIDELINES

• All visits must be scheduled with the facility.
• All visitors must present photo identification.
• Acceptable forms of ID include:
• A current photo driver’s license or MVC non-driver identification card
• A current photo Welfare or Medicaid card
• An employment photo ID
• A current passport

   VISITOR DRESS CODE

• No transparent or fishnet clothing
• No clothing that exposes undergarments or a portion of the body considered private
• No skin-tight clothing
• Tops must cover shoulders and midriff areas. No tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, low-cut
• Bottoms must at least cover waist to mid-thigh. No shorts, skits or dresses ending above mid-thigh or which have an inseam length or slit ending more than three inches above the knee. No low-rise shorts, skirts or pants that expose the midriff or any portion of the buttocks
• No otherwise clearly inappropriate attire, as determined solely by the NJDOC staff on duty. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Military-style clothing worn by persons not in active military or reserve military status
• Clothing closely resembling that issued to the incarcerated population
• Clothing resembling that worn by custody staff or other law enforcement
• Professional styled uniforms such as, but not limited to medical/nursing, postal workers, delivery services, etc.
• Clothing depicting a message, either in wording or art, that could impact upon the safety, security or orderly operation of the correctional facility, including, but not limited to, that which is offensive, racist, sexually oriented or advocates illegal or narcotic activities
• No hats or headgear, unless it is religiously oriented or medically necessary, and the visitor agrees to a search of same
• No shoes or sneakers with wheels, flip flops or steel-toed boots

   TO SCHEDULE A VISIT

• Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center:
• 8 Production Way, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
• To schedule a visit, call between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. (732) 669-8006
• A.M. SESSION - MAIN Registration at main is 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., with visits from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• P.M. SESSION - MAIN Registration at main is 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., with visits from 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• A.M. SESSION - STU Registration for the STU is 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with visits from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
• P.M. SESSION - STU Registration at the STU is 12:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with visits from 1:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• RHU visitation is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.
• Bayside State Prison
• To schedule a visit, call between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., Monday through Thursday. (856) 785-0040 ext. 5416
• Weekend Visits (Both Main compound and minimum unit)
• 8 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Morning Session 12 p.m. 2:30 p.m. - Afternoon Session
• Primary Care Giver Visits
• Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. -11 a.m.
• Non-Contact (window) Visits
• 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
• 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
• 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• DCPP Visits
• 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• East Jersey State Prison
• Visitor info: https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pdf/cia_visitation/EJSP.pdf
• To schedule a visit, call (732) 499-5010 Ext 2908, Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. or call (732) 499-5010 Ext 2908, Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Edna Mahan Correctional Facility
• Visitor info: https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pdf/cia_visitation/EMCF.pdf
• To schedule a visit, call (908) 735-7111 ext. 3373, between 9 a.m. and noon, Monday through Friday
• Garden State Youth Correctional Facility
• Visitor info: https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pdf/cia_visitation/GYCF.pdf
• To schedule a visit, call between call between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. (609) 298-6300, ext. 2598, 2959, or 2444
• Mid-State Correctional Facility
• Visitor info:
• To schedule a visit, call 609-723-4221 ext. 8407 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday
• New Jersey State Prison
• Visitor info: https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pdf/cia_visitation/NJSP.pdf
• To schedule a visit, call (609) 292-9700 ext. 4555, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday
• Northern State Prison
• Visitor info: https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pdf/cia_visitation/NSP.pdf
• To schedule a visit, call (973) 465-0068 Ext. 4402, Ext. 4403 or Ext. 4404, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• South Woods State Prison
• To schedule a visit, call (856) 459-7000, then press 1 to schedule, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

   Visits To Incarcerated Primary Caregivers

The New Jersey Department of Corrections is sensitive to the particular needs of incarcerated primary caregivers, and provides several ways for incarcerated parents to maintain meaningful contact with their children.

NJDOC facilities will offer visits 6 days a week for up to three hours a day to incarcerated persons who qualify for such visits as defined by Dignity for Incarcerated Primary Caretaker Parents Act.

In accordance with the Dignity Act, the incarcerated person may:

• request to be identified a Primary Caretaker,
• request to participate in the extended visit program,
• and/or may request a transfer to the closest facility to where the children reside, if applicable.

It must be properly demonstrated that the incarcerated person has the role of primary caregiver to the incarcerated person’s child/children. Only children identified as such will be allowed visitation as part of the Dignity Act visitation program.

A Primary Caretaker Parent means any incarcerated person who has a child under the age of 18, who prior to the incarcerated person’s incarceration, spent the majority of days in the care of the incarcerated person, and whose access to that child has not been terminated by court order, the incarcerated person’s own request, or other circumstance.

Consideration of the following may be reviewed in determining the approval/denial of participation in this program:

• Department of Children and Family involvement, including, supervised visitation requirement;
• Court orders;
• or findings within authorized case tracking systems related to child involvement.

Participation in the Primary Caretaker Parent Visit Program allows for visits 6 days a week for up to three hours a day. These visits are for those individuals approved by Classification Committee(s) and permit an unlimited number of approved minors and three (3) approved adult visitors at least (1) of which who must accompany the minor(s). Incarcerated persons may also request a prison transfer to a facility based upon proximity to the approved minor(s).

   Bedside or Private Viewing

The NJDOC permits some incarcerated persons to attend the bedside of a dying relative, or a private viewing of a deceased relative when no other relative or friends are present, within a six-month time period.

All visits will be conducted in a manner that ensures the safety and security of NJDOC staff, the safety and protection of incarcerated persons, visitors, volunteers, and the general public. Please carefully note the following:

Verification: The burden is on the incarcerated person to prove that the ill or deceased person is a relative. The fact of the relative’s illness or death shall be verified by a member of the correctional facility’s Social Services staff. Additionally, Social Services staff shall coordinate the completion of the request for bedside visit and/or private viewing.

Eligibility: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 30:4-8.1, the correctional facility Administrator or designee may, at his or her own discretion, authorized and permit the attendance of an incarcerated person at the bedside of a dying relative, or at a private viewing, when no relatives or friends are present, or a deceased relative as defined by N.J.A.C. 10A:1-2.2, within a six-month time period.

Ineligibility: The incarcerated person shall not be permitted to go on a bedside or private viewing under the following circumstances:

• the bedside or private viewing is outside the State of New Jersey,
• the bedside visit is in a private residence,
• the visit will interfere with the security or orderly operation of the correctional facility, or if the incarcerated person has demonstrated a poor correctional facility adjustment, is a known escape risk, has a history of guilty findings for serious disciplinary offenses or is recognized as untrustworthy,
• the incarcerated person and/or crime convicted of is highly publicized and the reappearance in the community under any conditions other than strict compliance with the laws governing parole and release would cause unfavorable comment in the community; or the location of the bedside visit, or private viewing could place either the escorting custody staff member(s) or the incarcerated person in jeopardy,
• the dying or deceased relative is a victim of the incarcerated person’s crime of conviction,
• if the Administrator is in doubt as to the propriety of permitting a particular incarcerated person to leave the correctional facility under the circumstances enumerated in this subchapter, the Administrator shall deny the request for a bedside visit of a private viewing of a deceased relative.

   Special Visits

When circumstances exist either in the incarcerated person’s status and/or potential visitor’s situation, the Administrator, or designee, may authorize a special visit.

Special visits may include, but are not limited to, the following circumstances:

• Visits from persons who have come long distances;
• Visits to hospitalized incarcerated persons;
• Visits to incarcerated persons in disciplinary status; and
• Members of the clergy;
• Social service agency representatives;
• Prospective employers;
• Sponsors; and v. Parole advisors v
• Other NJDOC incarcerated persons under exceptional circumstances (Example: imminent death of a terminally ill incarcerated person)
• “Cross Visits” (two incarcerated persons who are relatives and assigned to the same facility request a simultaneous visit with the same family member(s)). Special visits are conducted with the security and orderly operation of the facility as the first priority. Conditions of the special visit, including who may be approved to visit, length of visit, place of visit, etc., is determined by the facility administrator or designee.

   Attorney And Representative Visits

Recognizing the right of incarcerated persons to communicate with attorneys or attorney representatives and in accordance with state law , the NJDOC may authorize visits to facilities for this purpose.

All visits are held during normal business hours and are conducted with the safe, secure and orderly operation of NJDOC facilities as the first priority. In instances where a contact visit might pose a threat to the incarcerated person, visitor, staff and/or the secure or orderly operation of the facility, efforts shall be made to provide a non-contact visit.

Attorney Visit Regulations:

Written notification or a telephone request to the incarcerated person’s housing facility Administrator requesting a visit is required 24 hours in advance of the intended visit to ensure the availability of space, staff and the incarcerated person. This notice must include the following:

• Name of attorney, or attorney representative;
• Name of incarcerated person to be interviewed;
• Name of attorney for whom the representative is acting;
• Date and time of the requested interview.

The facility Administrator or designee may authorize a visit, under exceptional circumstances, without prior written notice, as required above.

Appropriate identification is required of attorneys and attorney representatives prior to being admitted to the facility for the visit.

Facility staff may verify the incarcerated person’s desire to meet with the requesting attorney or attorney representative.

Any attorney or attorney representative who appears on any Departmental “banned” list, is not permitted to visit.

Contact visits with attorneys or their representatives may be restricted or prohibited when, in the judgement of the correctional facility administrator or designee, the inmate is acting out or is especially dangerous. Contact visits may also be denied where the attorney or representative poses a threat to the security or orderly operation of the correctional facility. In cases in which contact visits have been denied, efforts shall be made to provide a non-contact visit consistent with the orderly operation of the correctional facility.

   VIDEO VISITATION

A. Video Visitation Procedure

To further promote bonds with loved ones and strengthen overall ties to the community, the NJDOC in partnership with JPay conducts the Video Connect program. Incarcerated persons can participate in 30-minute Video Connect sessions with loved one, via the JPAY kiosk screen,

Visitors can schedule 30-minute Video Connect sessions through the JPAY app or website, and the incarcerated person will be alerted to the session through their JPAY account. All visits must be registered three (3) days in advance and are limited to one per week.

No video visits will be conducted on weekends or holidays.

Visitors JPAY Profile information (Name, Address, etc.) must match an approved visitor on the incarcerated person’s ITag Visit List. All sessions are monitored and recorded by JPay and/or the NJDOC monitor and record your video connect session, and participants agree tha tthey are responsible for their conduct and for any consequences thereof in connection with use of the Video Connect Service.

Conduct that is inappropriate in any manner, including indecent exposure, will not be tolerated. If at any time during your video session, JPay or the Facility deems your conduct is inappropriate, your video session will be subject to immediate termination without warning.

Terminating your video session is at the sole discretion of JPay or the Facility and will not be refunded for terminations due to inappropriate conduct.

The Service should not be used by attorneys to communicate with incarcerated individuals as the content will not be treated as privileged and confidential.

Scheduled Visits will be cancelled for the following reasons:

1) Visitors JPAY PROFILE information (Name, Address, etc) does not match the inmates approved ITAG visit list

2) Visitor is not on the inmates approved ITag visit list

3) Visitor is not an approved visitor on the inmates ITAG list

4) Visitor is trying to schedule more than one visit in a week. You can only have 1 video visit per week.

5) Visitor is a minor (Minors cannot schedule video visits)

6) No Video Visits on weekends or holidays If a visit does not occur, JPay will issue a credit/refund within 14 days.

• No abusive, threatening and/or profane language.
• No use of slurs based on race, sex, age, religion, etc.
• No visits with individuals in which protection orders/court orders expressly prohibit.
• No utilization of illicit drugs use and/or alcohol or the display of the either.
• No physical altercations.
• No display of Security Threat Group/gang hand signs and/or paraphernalia and/or Security Threat Group/gang related activity.
• No display of any type of weapons or explosive devices.
• No display or discussion of any item or material that may be considered to be detrimental or pose a threat to the security and/or orderly running of the correctional facility because it incites violence or disruptive behavior toward: Law enforcement officers; Department of Corrections personnel; Correction facility inmates, visitors, or volunteers.
• No engagement in any type of criminal activity.
• No pictures, video recording, or screenshots taken at the time of visit.
• No Live Streaming.
• Inmates are responsible to report any illegal activity they may have witnessed during a video visit (i.e. child abuse etc.).
• No displaying of secondary videos or photographs that violate any of the unauthorized behaviors noted in the regulations.
• No visiting of inmates confined to any other jurisdiction without prior administrative approval.
• Any act not described above that gravely violates the sentiment or accepted societal standards.
• No transparent or fishnet clothing, bathing suits/swimsuits.
• No clothing which exposes undergarments or a portion of the body considered private.
• Tops should cover midriff areas. No low-cut shirts, or shirts which unnecessarily expose the midriff area.
• Bottoms must at least cover waist to mid-thigh. No shorts, skirts or dresses ending above mid-thigh, or which have an inseam length or slit ending more than three inches above the knee. No low-rise shorts, skirts or pants that expose the midriff area or any portion of the buttocks.
• Clothing depicting a message, either in wording or art, which could impact upon the safety, security or orderly operation of the correctional facility, including, but not limited to, that which is offensive, racist, sexually oriented, Security Threat Group related, or advocates illegal or narcotic activities.
• Engaging in a video visit with a visitor who is banned or unauthorized to have video visits.
• Using another visitors account
• No otherwise clearly inappropriate attire, as determined solely by the Department of Corrections staff on duty.

B. Video Visitation Bans

All video visitation will be monitored and the department has the authority to terminate any video visit at any time due to an established rule violation. The incarcerated person participating in the video visit shall be notified of the reason for the termination.

Users who participate in the video visitation program with inmates via the current electronic systems vendor, are subject to electronic vendor End User Agreements and terms of service. Violation of these terms may result in the immediate termination of the user’s account without refund. Any violations of the video visit guidelines may result in the immediate termination of a video visit session, temporary suspension of video visitation privileges, implementation of a ban from video visitations, and/or the issuance of disciplinary charges.

Additionally, behavior of a more serious nature that also has potential connection to the regular visit program may lead to bans within that program as well.

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Visiting a Prisoner

Please check the most current information on our Video Visitation page   and   In-Person Visiting page .

IN-PERSON VISITATION SCHEDULES

VISITATION INFORMATION LINKS:

Visiting Standards - English Version Estándares de visitas - Version Española Visiting Application Video Visitation Standards - English Version Video Visitando Estándares - Version Española

THE PROCESS : 

The prisoner must complete a Visitor List  form (CAJ-334) identifying immediate family members* and not more than 10 other potential visitors. Those persons the prisoner has placed on his/her visiting list must complete a  Visiting Application (CAJ-103)  to request approval to visit. The Visiting Application must be submitted in advance to the facility Mailroom or Information Desk where the prisoner is currently housed to allow for review of the Application. INCLUDING A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WHEN THE APPLICATION IS RETURNED WILL ENSURE THAT THE PROPOSED VISITOR IS PROVIDED NOTIFICATION OF HIS/HER APPROVAL OR DENIAL TO VISIT.  NO VISITS WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT THIS APPROVAL.   

*Immediate Family Member: A grandparent, parent, stepparent, spouse, mother-in-law, father-in-law, child, step-child, grandchild, sibling, half-sibling, stepbrother, and stepsister. An aunt or uncle may be included if adequate verification is provided that they served as a surrogate parent. If there is inadequate documentation in the prisoner's file to confirm this relationship, the prisoner or family member will be required to provide the documentation necessary to adequately confirm the relationship. 

A proposed visitor shall be approved for placement on the prisoner's approved visitors list if all of the following criteria are met: 

• The proposed visitor is not subject to a current visitor restriction. 
• The proposed visitor is not a prisoner or a former prisoner in any jurisdiction.  However, a prisoner or former prisoner who is an immediate family member may be placed on the prisoner's approved visitors list with prior approval of the Warden of the facility where the visit will occur.  
• The proposed visitor is not on parole or probation in any jurisdiction as a result of a felony conviction.  However, a parolee or probationer who is an immediate family member may be placed on the prisoner's approved visitors list with prior approval of the Warden of the facility where the visit will occur and written approval of the supervising field agent.
• The person is 18 years of age or older, an emancipated minor, or the minor child, stepchild, grandchild, sibling, step-sibling, or half-sibling of the prisoner. However, a minor child, stepchild, grandchild, sibling, step-sibling, or half-sibling of the prisoner shall not be approved for placement on the prisoner's approved visitors list under any of the following circumstances. 

The Department is notified that there is a court order prohibiting visits between the minor child and prisoner;  The Department is notified that the parental rights of the prisoner for his/her child have been terminated;  The prisoner has been convicted of child abuse, criminal sexual conduct or any other assaultive or violent behavior against the minor or sibling of the minor unless an exception has been granted by the Director upon request of the warden. The warden will be notified in writing if an exception is granted. 

• The proposed visitor is not on another prisoner's approved visitors list except as an immediate family member. In other words, a visitor may be on the list of all prisoners who are immediate family members but only on the list of one prisoner who is not an immediate family member. 
• If the proposed visitor is a Department employee, s/he may visit only as set forth in the Employee Handbook. 
• If the proposed visitor is a volunteer, s/he may visit only as set forth in  PD 03.02.105 - Volunteer Services and Programs .  

Notwithstanding the above, the warden may deny placement of anyone on a prisoner's approved visitor list for the safety or security of the facility, protection of the public, previous violations of visiting room rules by the proposed visitor, or for other reasonable causes as determined by the warden.

CLERGY VISITS :

Clergy may visit during the prisoner's regular visiting hours. The MDOC defines clergy as: Leaders of a religious organization or entity such as a church, mosque, or synagogue, or persons who have been granted clergy status by a recognized religion and have ecclesiastical endorsement from a religious authority.  This does not include anyone who is self-ordained or designated as clergy by a prisoner.

Members of the clergy are advised to call the facility to determine visiting hours. In special circumstances, a visit outside of regular visiting hours may be approved by the warden. This approval must be granted prior to the visit.

At the facility, the member of the clergy must present to the Information Desk officer a picture ID, such as a driver's license and proof of clergy status.  That documentation varies from faith group to faith group.  This may be a letter of appointment to the congregation as their pastor or a copy of an ordination certificate or clergy license.  Literature such as a worship bulletin or monthly newsletter that identifies the person as clergy may also be used.

For more information, please review  PD 05.03.140 - Prisoner Visitation .

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Detention windows.

Kane Detention’s windows work with existing windows to provide medium-level protection in prison cells and dormitories. These detention screens work best in non-violent spaces.

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Van-Guard Operable Side-Hinged

S-VAN-O Kane Detention's Van-Guard screens, a crossover from our sister-brand, Kane Security, represent all the versatility of a security screen with the durability of detention-grade components.  Van-Guard detention screens are perfect for holding cells, prison dormitories, jail cell windows and on any operable window that requires an extra layer of protection. Medium detention Van-Guard window security screens by Kane Detention are fully welded and come in a variety of custom sizes and shapes.  Each screen features multi-point locking systems and anti-compression hinges.

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