Applying for Visitation at ASPC‑Cerbat: Timeline, fees, payment options, and what to expect
Getting approved to visit at ASPC‑Cerbat is mostly paperwork and patience. You'll check the schedule, submit an application, pay the background check fee (for most adult visitors), and wait for processing. Here's how the timeline and payment options break down.
Before diving into the application, check Cerbat's visitation calendar on the ADCRR visitation schedule page. This is where you'll find the current visit schedule - confirm what's available and make sure the timing works for you before you start.
Adult visitors applying to see someone at Cerbat pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. This applies whether you're applying for in-person visits, phone visits, or video visits - so most people getting on an approved list will need to pay it.
Exception: If you only want to receive phone calls (and aren’t applying for visitation), you don’t have to pay the $25 background check fee - but you still need to apply for phone privileges using the regular application.
You'll pay the background check fee electronically, and you'll need your Application Visitor ID number when submitting payment - don't lose it. Any friend or family member can pay through one of the three approved vendors. Each vendor offers multiple ways to pay: storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app, or online.
- ✓ Have your Application Visitor ID number ready before you pay
- ✓ Confirm you’re paying the $25 visitation background check fee
- ✓ Use an electronic payment method through an approved vendor
Transaction fees vary by vendor. For online payments on the $25 background check fee: Keefe charges no vendor fee, JPay charges $0.95, GTL (CheckFreePay) charges $1.00, and GTL (Western Union) charges $1.00. Comparing fees before checkout can save you a few dollars.
Once you submit your application, the clock starts. All fees and required supporting documents must arrive within 30 days - miss that deadline and your application is considered incomplete.
After your payment and documentation are in, processing takes time. ADCRR asks you to allow up to 60 days for the visitation application to be reviewed.
Plan for the wait: Submit your payment and documents quickly to avoid the 30‑day cutoff. Then expect up to 60 days for processing after everything is received.
- Check the Cerbat visitation calendar first - It’s listed on the ADCRR visitation schedule page, and it helps you plan before you apply.
- Write down your Application Visitor ID - You’ll need that ID number when you pay.
- Pay electronically through an approved vendor channel - Payments are electronic-only, so pick a vendor option that works for you and keep your payment details consistent.
- Double-check your payment entry before submitting - A wrong or missing Application Visitor ID can slow things down.
Tip: Any friend or family member can pay using any of the three approved vendors (storefront/walk-up, phone, mobile app, or internet) - just make sure the payment is electronic and includes the Application Visitor ID.
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