How to Visit Augusta Corrections Center (VA)

If you are 18 or older, bring a valid government-issued photo ID for video visitation. Staff can require it to participate, so do not rely on an expired ID or a photo of your ID on your phone.

Minors need to be approved and registered, too. A child's application can't be submitted on its own. It has to be attached to an adult application, and the child must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or another approved adult visitor.

If you're applying (or renewing) visitation privileges, plan ahead. Visitor applications expire three years after the approval date. To avoid any gap in visits, start the renewal process at least 45 days before expiration if you're in-state, or 90 days if you're out-of-state.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm whether your visit requires CVU pre-approval for all visitors, or whether at-home internet video visits use the Visitation Scheduler without an application (both instructions appear in official materials).
• ✓ If an application is required for your visit type, submit the visitor application online and wait for approval before trying to visit.
• ✓ If a minor will visit, attach the minor’s application to an adult application and make sure the child will be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or another approved adult visitor.
• ✓ Track your approval date. Applications expire after three years, and the recommended renewal lead time is 45 days (in-state) or 90 days (out-of-state) to avoid a gap in privileges.

• ✓ Bring a valid government-issued photo ID if you are 18 or older.
• ✓ For home internet video visits, log into the GTL system 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• ✓ If you are using an AFOI Visitor Center, arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled visit.
• ✓ Treat the time slot as fixed. Visits start and end at the exact scheduled times, and fees are not refunded for late arrivals or missed visits.

• ✓ If you are visiting through a video visitation center, wear clothing that covers from the neck to the kneecaps and wear underwear.

1. Confirm which approval process applies to your visit type. One policy says all visitors must be pre-approved by the CVU, while the public visitation page says no application is required for at-home internet video visits and you should register and schedule through the Visitation Scheduler.
2. If CVU pre-approval is required, confirm the application details and timing. Make sure you understand how to apply online and how long approval typically takes before you try to schedule a visit.

1. Confirm the check-in window for your visit type. Guidance states 15 minutes early for GTL home internet logins and 20 minutes early for AFOI Visitor Center arrivals.
2. Confirm late and missed visit rules before you pay. Policy states visits run on fixed time slots and fees are not refunded for late arrivals or missed visits.

1. Confirm what IDs are accepted for adults. Policy requires visitors 18+ to have a valid government-issued photo ID to participate in video visitation.
2. Verify when your approval expires and when to renew. Applications expire three years after approval, with recommended renewal at least 45 days before expiration (in-state) or 90 days (out-of-state).
3. Confirm minor visitor paperwork and who can accompany a child. Minors must be approved and registered, attached to an adult application, and accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult visitor.

1. Check the current dress code for the video visitation center you plan to use. The stated requirement is coverage from the neck to the kneecaps, plus underwear for all visitors.