Can You Visit During the First 30 Days? Understanding Intake Status and Special Visits in Louisiana Prisons
In Louisiana DOC facilities, visitation rules are governed by Department Regulation OP-C-9. Under that regulation, “intake status” is a specific 30-day period that starts when someone is placed into DOC custody. During this time, staff complete intake processing that can include medical and mental health assessments, custody classification, and identifying programming needs and assignments.