How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Corrigan‑Radgowski Corr. Center takes some planning, but the rules are straightforward. In‑person social visits are limited to 30 minutes until further notice. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time to check in. Bring valid photo ID—visitors under 16 need a birth certificate plus one additional document, and clothing must be reasonably modest. Each visit allows two visitors total (including children), and you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Video visits are free through Microsoft Teams. You'll need a device with audio/video and a valid email address. The visit isn't confirmed until the facility approves it. Up to three authorized adults may join, recording is prohibited, and social visits aren't held on state‑observed holidays.
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Your first in-person visit goes smoother when you bring the right documents and keep your pockets light. Use the checklist below to avoid delays at check-in—or getting turned away at the door.
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Planning a visit at Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center? Here's what you need to know: social visits are shorter than you might expect, and certain dates are completely off-limits due to state holidays.
Social (in‑person) visits are currently limited to 30 minutes until further notice. Social visits aren’t held on state‑observed holidays and can be canceled for safety or security reasons.
Bring a valid photo ID to enter. If you’re bringing a visitor under 16, they’ll need a birth certificate plus one additional document showing the child’s name; arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in and wear reasonably modest clothing.
Video visits are free and run through Microsoft Teams on a device with video/audio, and you’ll need a valid email; the visit isn’t scheduled until the facility confirms it. Up to three authorized adult visitors may join (youth domiciled to the household usually don’t count), and you can’t record the visit.
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