How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Cheshire Correctional takes some planning, but it's manageable once you know the basics. In-person visits allow no more than two visitors at a time, and sessions are currently capped at 30 minutes to allow disinfecting between visits. Bring current photo ID. If you're bringing a child under 16, you'll also need the child's birth certificate plus one other document showing the child's name. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time—arriving late can shorten or cancel your visit. Cell phones and other electronic devices aren't allowed inside. Visits aren't held on state-observed holidays. To get on the approved visiting list or set up video visits, follow the facility's application and scheduling steps. Confirm any video-visit participant limits and recording rules when you schedule.
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Your first visit to Cheshire Correctional goes smoother when you handle three things up front: confirm you're approved to visit, bring the right ID for everyone in your group, and leave prohibited items—especially electronics—at home.
Thirty minutes goes fast. With some planning and an early arrival, you can protect every minute and make your visit count.
Getting approved to visit at Cheshire Correctional starts with confirming where the person is housed, then completing Connecticut DOC's visiting application. Here's how the process works—and what to do while you wait.
Video visits with someone at Cheshire are free — but miss a step during setup and you might not get connected. This guide walks you through confirming the person's location, getting your device ready for Microsoft Teams, and joining on time for staff screening.
Visiting rules at Cheshire can feel confusing because there isn't just one visitor limit. The number depends on what type of visit you're doing—in-person, video, or a courtesy visit while paperwork is pending—plus how many people can be on the approved visiting list overall.
Choosing between in-person and video visits at Cheshire Correctional? The biggest surprises come from headcount limits and recording rules. Here's how the two options stack up.
Your first visit goes smoother when you bring the right ID, leave prohibited items behind, and give yourself plenty of time to check in.
You must show current photo identification to enter Cheshire Correctional. If the visitor is under 16, bring the child’s birth certificate plus one other document that shows the child’s name.
In-person visits are limited to no more than two visitors at a time. Video visits may use different participant limits, so confirm the current video-visit capacity and rules when you schedule.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to check in. If you arrive late, your visit may be shortened or canceled.
Want to put money on someone's account at Cheshire Correctional? Start with the Connecticut DOC's Inmate Trust Fund Remitter Form. The form includes instructions for submitting your deposit exactly how DOC requires.
Mailing a money order to someone at Cheshire Correctional? Send it to the Connecticut DOC Inmate Trust Fund with the right paperwork, and it'll post to the correct account.
Calls and mail aren't your only options. Connecticut DOC's tablet program offers another way to stay connected with someone at Cheshire—through e-messaging and other tablet features.
