Applying for Visitation at ASPC-Cerbat: Timeline, Fees, and What You Need to Know
The visitation application process at ASPC-Cerbat is manageable once you know the two pressure points: the $25 background check fee (for most adult visitors) and the deadlines that determine whether your application gets processed.
All adult visitors applying for in-person, phone, or video visits at ASPC-Cerbat must pay a one-time, non-refundable $25 background check fee. This fee is part of the application process, so budget for it upfront.
Phone-only exception: If you only want to receive phone calls from an inmate (no visits), you can skip the $25 background check fee. You still need to submit an application for phone privileges.
Applications must be submitted electronically. Fill it out carefully. The information you provide is what the background check is based on, and missing fields can slow things down. When you submit, save your Application Visitor ID number. You'll need it to pay the fee (payments are electronic only).
- ✓ Complete every information field before you submit the form
- ✓ Save or write down your Application Visitor ID number right away
- ✓ Submit the application electronically (do not mail a paper form for this step)
Background check payments for ASPC-Cerbat visitation must be made electronically. Have your Application Visitor ID number ready before you start, since you'll need to provide it when submitting payment.
- Pick one of the three approved vendors - You can pay through any of the three vendors used for visitation background fees.
- Choose a payment method that works for you - Storefront (walk-up), phone, mobile app, and internet payments are all options.
- Complete the transaction electronically - Use the vendor and method you selected to submit the $25 fee.
Paying online? The vendor fee varies. For each $25 visitation background fee transaction: Keefe charges no fee for internet transactions, JPay charges $0.95, GTL (CheckFreePay) charges $1.00, and GTL (Western Union) also charges $1.00.
Once you submit your application, the clock starts. All fees and required supporting documents must be received within 30 days of your application date. Miss that window and your application is treated as incomplete. It won't be processed.
Deadline warning: Miss the 30-day window for fees and supporting documents, and your application will not be processed.
Once payment (if applicable) and supporting documents are received, allow up to 60 days for ASPC-Cerbat to process your application. The clock starts when your submission is complete, not when you first hit "submit."
Practical Tips
- ✓ Complete every field on the electronic application before submitting
- ✓ Keep your Application Visitor ID number so you can submit payment correctly
- ✓ If you are paying online, compare vendor fees (Keefe has no internet fee; JPay is $0.95; GTL options are $1.00)
- ✓ Use whichever electronic method is easiest for you (storefront, phone, mobile app, or internet), since all are allowed through the approved vendors
Timing that matters: Get fees and supporting documents in within 30 days of your application date. Then plan on up to 60 days for processing once everything is received.
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