Why Your Visit Might Get Paused: Alvin S. Glenn's Visiting Hours and Interruptions

On-site visiting hours at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center run Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. That wide window makes it easier to fit a visit around work or school. But it also means the facility is juggling visits alongside regular movement, meals, and staffing changes throughout the day.

Online visitation follows a different schedule. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. - ending earlier than on-site visits. Double-check which window applies before you plan your visit.

Common Reasons Visits Paused

• ✓ Meals
• ✓ Shift changes
• ✓ Lockdowns

These pauses come down to safety, supervision, and keeping the facility on schedule. During meals, staff are managing food service and movement in housing areas, which limits what else can happen. Shift changes are another pinch point - responsibilities are being handed off, and visits may pause to keep supervision consistent. Lockdowns are different. They happen when the facility needs to restrict movement for security reasons, and visits won't resume until things stabilize.

1. Pick a time inside the posted on-site window - On-site visiting hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., so start there when you’re choosing your day and time.
2. Use the online window if that fits your schedule better - Online visitation is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., which can be easier to manage if you can’t make it to the facility.
3. Build in buffer time for pauses - Visits may be paused during meals, shift changes, or lockdowns, so try not to schedule other commitments immediately after your visit.
4. Call ahead if you’re trying to avoid a wasted trip - If you’re unsure whether visits are running normally, call 803-576-3200 before you head out.