Visitation at ​Cold Springs Corrections Unit, Va.

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Every visitor to Cold Springs Corrections Unit, adults and minors alike, must submit the online visitor application through the VADOC public site and wait for Central Visitation Unit approval. Processing usually takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state applicants. Once approved, your visiting status lasts three years. Renew early to avoid a gap. For in-person visits, plan to arrive about one hour before your start time for security screening, and bring at least one valid photo ID that matches your application. Dress conservatively: clothing must cover from the neck to the kneecaps, appropriate underwear is required, and you must wear footwear. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and service animals are available with advance notice. If you're pregnant or have a medical condition that prevents you from passing through electronic scanners, bring documentation to request alternate screening.

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Quick Facts

  • All visitors, including minors, must submit an online visitor application to the Central Visitation Unit before visiting.
  • Application processing usually takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state residents.
  • Approved visitor applications expire three years after approval and should be renewed 45 days (in-state) or 90 days (out-of-state) before expiration.
  • Visitors should arrive one hour before an in-person visit for security screening and must bring at least one valid photo ID matching their application.
  • Dress must cover from the neck to the kneecaps, appropriate underwear is required, footwear must be worn, and wearable technology is prohibited.

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Visitation

How to Visit Facility

Everything starts with getting approved. Before you plan a trip or schedule a video visit, you (and any child you bring) need to submit the online visitation application and receive approval from the Central Visitation Unit.

Common Questions

How do I apply for visitation at Cold Springs Corrections Unit?

Submit the online visitor application and background authorization through the VADOC public website for Central Visitation Unit review. Wait for approval before planning visits, and expect longer processing times if you are applying from out of state.

How long does visitor approval and renewal take for Cold Springs Corrections Unit?

Approval usually takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state residents. Approvals expire after three years. Renew 45 days (in-state) or 90 days (out-of-state) before expiration to avoid an interruption.

Can Cold Springs accommodate visitors with disabilities or medical needs?

Cold Springs provides reasonable accommodations for disabled visitors and service animals with advance notice. If you can't pass through electronic scanners due to pregnancy or a medical condition, bring medical documentation to request alternate screening.

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