Getting Your Child on the Visitor List at SCI Laurel Highlands: DC-313 & Authorized Visitors
Getting a child approved to visit at SCI Laurel Highlands comes down to two things: the right paperwork (DC-313) and being properly set up in the state's visitation system before you try to schedule.
PA DOC requiere un DC-313 (Visitor Inquiry) completado para cada niño que participará en una visita. Esta es la regla que detiene a las familias en la puerta cuando asumen que un menor puede añadirse en el último momento. Tramita el DC-313 temprano - antes de planear el viaje.
La otra parte es la lista de visitantes autorizados. Para agregar a la persona encarcelada a tu cuenta de IVS (Inmate Visitation System) y programar visitas, ya debes estar en su lista de visitantes autorizados. Arregla primero la situación del visitante adulto y luego asegúrate de que el DC-313 del niño también esté completo.
No crees un inicio de sesión de IVS para tu hijo. Los menores no pueden tener su propia cuenta registrada de IVS - deben añadirse en la cuenta de un padre o tutor.
Una vez que tu cuenta estĂ© configurada, todas las visitas - presenciales y por video - deben programarse a travĂ©s de IVS. No se aceptan visitas sin cita. Necesitarás reservar con al menos 3 dĂas de antelaciĂłn, y no puedes programar con más de 60 dĂas de anticipaciĂłn. Para las visitas presenciales, se pueden incluir hasta cuatro visitantes autorizados.
- Plan on a DC-313 for any child who will visit - a completed DC-313 (Visitor Inquiry) must be present for any child participating.
- Treat it as a required “before you schedule” item - if the DC-313 piece isn’t handled for the child, it can derail the visit even if everything else is ready.
- Make sure you’re eligible to connect to the inmate in IVS - you must be on the inmate’s authorized visitors list before you can add the inmate to your IVS account.
- Ensure the child’s DC-313 requirement is satisfied - a completed DC-313 must be present for any child participating in the visit.
- Only schedule once both pieces are true - when the adult visitor is authorized and the child’s DC-313 is in place, you’re in the best position to add the right people to the visit without surprises.
For the record, the official name is DC-313 - that's the "Visitor Inquiry" form. The authorized visitors list is managed through the DOC's authorized visitor list process, which falls under DC-ADM visiting policies. Knowing the correct form name helps when you're following up on status or asking what paperwork is missing.
Note: Every visitor - regardless of age - must pass through a metal detector and may be searched. Vehicles are subject to search too, and must be locked with windows closed while on prison property.
- ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s authorized visitors list (required to add the inmate to your IVS account)
- âś“ Make sure a completed DC-313 (Visitor Inquiry) is present for each child who will participate
Even with paperwork complete, you still need to schedule through IVS - both in-person and video visits require advance booking. Plan around the timing rules: book at least 3 days ahead, but no more than 60 days out. For in-person visits, you can include up to four authorized visitors.
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