How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before scheduling a visit at Danville Corrections Facility, use the IDOC inmate search to confirm the person's location and make sure they've added you to their approved visitor list. Danville uses an online SignUpGenius scheduler that times out after 30 minutes, so complete your booking promptly. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in. All visitors go through COVID-19 symptom and temperature screening, and surgical masks are provided for visitors over age two. Adult visitors must bring two forms of ID (one must be a state-issued photo ID) and provide vehicle information. First-time adult visitors (excluding legal/government visitors) must also complete the Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI DOC 0148). Electronics, food/drink, currency, packages, purses, bags, books, magazines, sunglasses, and keys are all prohibited in the Visiting Room. Small lockers are available for your belongings.
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Getting an in-person visit at an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility comes down to two things: being on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list, and completing the Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form if you're an adult. Here's how to handle both without wasting a trip.
Your first in-person visit takes some prep, but it's manageable when you tackle each step in order. Here's how to confirm where your loved one is housed, complete the required paperwork, schedule your slot, and show up ready to check in.
Your first in-person visit goes smoother when you handle a few key steps before leaving home. Here's how to find the right person and facility, complete the required first-visit paperwork, finish online scheduling without timing out, and show up with what Danville Correctional Center expects at check-in.
Your first IDOC visit goes smoothly when you do three things in order: confirm where the person is housed, make sure you're on their approved visitor list, and schedule a time online. Show up early with the right ID so you don't get turned away at the door.
Visiting someone at Danville Corrections Facility takes some prep, especially if you're setting up a video visit for the first time. Here's what the rules say, and what you should confirm before scheduling.
IDOC switched video visitation vendors, which means changes to how you sign up and connect. Here's what's different, what to download, and how to dodge tech headaches before your visit.
Your first in-person IDOC visit goes smoother when you handle scheduling and check-in in the right order. Here's how to book through SignUpGenius, when to arrive, and what staff will expect at the door.
If you've been scheduling video visits through GTL, that's changed for Illinois DOC. ICSolutions is the new system — here's what you need to know to get your visits set up.
Setting up a video visit at an IDOC facility like Danville? The system you use matters. IDOC video visitation moved from GTL to ICSolutions, so you'll need an ICSolutions account and the app ready before you can schedule anything.
A smooth visit starts before you leave home. This guide covers what Danville Correctional Center requires—and what can get you turned away at the Visiting Room door.
A few small items can make the difference between getting in smoothly and being turned away at the door. Use the checklist below to pack only what Danville Correctional Center allows—and plan to store everything else before you go in.
Many visits get off to a stressful start because of something small: an ID issue or a phone left in a pocket. Use the checklist below to walk in prepared and leave everything else secured.
Pack light for a smoother check-in. Here's what IDOC won't let you bring into the Visiting Room—and where to stash your stuff when you get there.
First, use the IDOC inmate search to confirm the person and facility, and make sure you're on their approved visitor list. Then schedule through Danville's SignUpGenius online scheduler. Complete the booking promptly since sessions time out after 30 minutes, and arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in.
Bring two forms of ID (one must be a state-issued photo ID) and be ready to provide vehicle information at check-in. Electronics, food/drink, smoking materials, currency, packages, purses, bags, books, magazines, sunglasses, and keys are not allowed in the Visiting Room, but small lockers are provided. Medications are not permitted in the Visiting Room except physician-prescribed heart medication or an inhaler in a labeled container.
Yes. The chief administrative officer can deny, suspend, or restrict visits for security or safety reasons, space limits, disruptive conduct, abuse of privileges, or legal violations. You'll need to submit to a body search at the Visitor Center. Intoxicated visitors or anyone who refuses required searches can be denied entry and may face future restrictions.
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