Getting on the Approved Visitor List at Anson Correctional Facility
At Anson Correctional Facility, the approved visitor list controls who can visit and handle a few other essentials. Here's how approval works and what the six-month enrollment windows mean for making changes.
Planning to video visit? You'll need to be on the approved visitor list first. Video visits are only available to people already approved, so getting added is step one before you can schedule anything.
The list matters beyond video calls. Only approved visitors can deposit funds into an offender's account. If you plan to help with money for basics, start the approval process early. Don't wait until the week you need to make a deposit.
Changes to the approved visitor list happen during open enrollment periods every six months, based on the offender's admission date. If they were admitted in January, their enrollment months would be July and January. Miss the window and you could be waiting another six months to update the list.
Before any visit can happen, Anson staff must approve your visitor application. Being listed informally or having visited before isn't enough. The facility needs your approved application on file before you'll be cleared.
- Apply and wait for approval - A completed visitor application must be approved by facility staff before a visit can occur.
- Schedule the visit by appointment - In-person visits are by appointment only, so call or email the prison where the person is housed to set the appointment.
- Confirm approval before you travel - Before you make plans, double-check that your application has been approved and your appointment is set.
Once approved, there's still a practical limit to keep in mind. Each visiting session allows a maximum of three approved visitors. If several family members want to visit, coordinate ahead of time so the people most likely to attend in person get scheduled together.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Confirm your completed visitor application has been approved by facility staff before planning a trip
- ✓ Schedule in-person visits by appointment only, call or email the prison where your person is housed
- ✓ Ask about timing if you’re trying to be added or swapped onto the list, open enrollment happens every six months based on the offender’s admission date
Reminder: Video visits and fund deposits are both restricted to approved visitors. If either is part of your plan, make getting approved your first priority.
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