Are you planning to visit an inmate in prison but unsure where to begin? You're in the right place.
The first step in visiting any inmate is to determine their location. If you don't have this information, you can easily find it by using our inmate search page.
It's important to note down the inmate identification number issued by the Department of Correction when looking up an inmate. This ID number will be essential for various tasks during your loved one's incarceration, such as sending mail, completing a visiting application, and referencing the inmate in communication.
Once you've found your inmate online, you can start filling out a visitor's application. We have gathered all available state inmate visiting applications for your convenience, allowing you to access them quickly and easily. After completing the applications, you can either mail them to the inmate or the specified address. Make sure to carefully review the entire visitor's application and provide accurate information. It's crucial not to provide false information on the application, as this could lead to denial of visitation.
Here are some reasons you may be denied a visit with an inmate:
- You have recently been incarcerated
- You are on probation, or are awaiting a court case on bond
- You have a protective order against you or the inmate
- You have an outstanding warrant
- You are the inmate's victim
- You have been identified as a safety or security risk
After submitting your paperwork, the review process typically takes one to six weeks. The processing time varies due to the background check required for each visitor, and during busy holiday periods, the wait may be longer.
In most cases, inmates are responsible for informing applicants of their visitation approval or denial. Therefore, it's important to maintain regular contact with the inmate through phone calls or letters to stay updated on your status, rather than expecting communication from the facility.
Inmate Visitor Applications
Below you will find the visiting applications for State prisons in the United States. Some of the applications are watermarked samples only, these must be requested directly from the inmate. Additionally, unavailable applications are denoted in grey.
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