How to Submit a Visitation Application to Columbia Work Camp — and Avoid Common Reasons for Denial
Getting approved to visit at Columbia Work Camp starts with the FDOC visitation application. Fill it out carefully, send it to the right place, and avoid the common mistakes that get applications denied.
Anyone 12 or older who wants to visit someone at Columbia Work Camp must complete the FDOC visitation application. That age cutoff matters - if you're helping a teen family member visit, they'll need their own application too.
Answer every question truthfully and completely. False or misleading information results in automatic denial. Take your time and double-check that what you write matches your real legal name and details.
Once you've completed the application, submit it by email or U.S. Mail to the institution where you want to visit. For Columbia Work Camp, send it to Columbia's visitation application mailbox - not a different prison, not a general FDOC inbox.
Note: Use the Columbia CI visitation application mailbox listed by FDOC for submissions. Sending your form to the wrong institution can delay approval.
Stop here until you’re approved: Do not go to Columbia Work Camp to visit until the inmate notifies you that your application is approved.
Leaving blanks is one of the fastest ways to get denied. The application is clear: blank items can result in denial. If a question doesn't apply to you, write
Inaccurate information is the other big denial trigger. The form warns that false or misleading answers result in denial - and that includes "close enough" answers that don't quite match reality. Before submitting, double-check everything you typed or wrote, especially anything that could be misread by staff reviewing your application.
- ✓ Fill in every field - no blanks (use “NA” if it doesn’t apply)
- ✓ Double-check that every answer is accurate and not misleading
- ✓ Review the inmate information you entered for mistakes before submitting
- ✓ Re-read the form once more before you send it so you catch skipped items
The application also states that criminal background checks will be made. Keep that in mind: approval isn't instant, and what shows up on your background check can affect whether you're approved to visit.
Pre Submission Checklist
- ✓ Confirm you’re eligible to apply (anyone age 12+ must complete the form)
- ✓ Fill out every question - no blanks (use “NA” when needed)
- ✓ Submit the completed form by e-mail or U.S. Mail to the institution where you’re requesting to visit (Columbia)
- ✓ Wait to visit until the inmate notifies you that your application is approved
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