How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
All visits at Charles Egeler Reception/Guidance go through the Michigan DOC Visitation Scheduling site (ViaPath)—you can't book anything until your visiting application is approved. Visits may be in person or by video, depending on what you schedule. Up to five visitors can attend an in-person visit at once, and you may be able to book two visits on the same day. Visit length gets a bit confusing: official policy says three hours on weekdays and two hours on weekends, with STG II visits limited to one hour. But ViaPath also shows a two-hour duration limit, so check what your confirmation displays. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID for check-in.
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Schedule through the Michigan DOC ViaPath visitation site by registering and submitting a visiting application. You won’t be able to schedule in‑person or video visits until your application is approved.
In‑person visits are described as three hours on weekdays and two hours on weekends, and STG II visits are limited to one hour. ViaPath also includes a statement that visits shall not exceed two hours, so confirm the limit shown when you schedule.
Up to five visitors can visit at one time at Charles Egeler. You may also be able to schedule up to two visits on the same day.
Booking a visit at Charles Egeler comes down to timing. You can't schedule too late (48-hour minimum) or too far ahead (7-day maximum). And starting Oct. 25, 2025, new time slots open at 8:00 a.m. instead of midnight.
Bringing the right ID is the easiest way to avoid getting turned away at the door—or losing your video visit slot. Use the checklists below to make sure adults and kids have everything they need.
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