Visitation at David Wade Correctional Center

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

Overview

Before entering the visiting area at David Wade Correctional Center, you'll need to register with staff. All adult visitors (18+) must show photo ID—a state driver's license, state photo ID, active-duty military ID, or passport works. People in intake status can't receive visits. A prior conviction alone won't automatically disqualify you, but the facility can deny visits for certain felony convictions. Expect screening: metal detectors, ion scanners, and K-9 inspections are all possible. Phones, cameras, recording equipment, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are prohibited in the visiting area. Bringing an infant? Only specific baby items are allowed—limited diapers, sealed baby food, bottles, and wipes. Don't hand money directly to anyone; use JPAY instead. The warden (or designee) can end a visit at any time for safety or security reasons.

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Quick Facts

  • Adult visitors must register and present photo identification such as a state driver’s license, state photo ID, active-duty military ID, or passport.
  • Telecommunications devices (cell phones, pagers), cameras, recording equipment, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are prohibited as contraband for visitors.
  • Infant visitors are allowed only specific baby items: four diapers, two jars sealed baby food, two plastic bottles, one change of clothing, one baby blanket, and one clear bag of wipes.
  • Visitors must not give money directly to imprisoned people; deposits for accounts are handled through JPAY.

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Common Questions

Can someone with a felony conviction visit an inmate at David Wade Correctional Center?

A prior criminal conviction by itself doesn’t automatically block visitation, but David Wade may deny visits for people with certain felony convictions. People with current or prior sex-crime convictions involving minors can’t visit any minor child unless the warden approves an exception.

What can happen during check-in and are visitors searched at David Wade?

Yes. All visitors (including minors) and their property, vehicle, and person may be searched, and staff may use metal detectors, ion scanners, and K-9 inspections. You’ll also need to register before entering and show the required ID.

What happens if a visit becomes unsafe or the facility needs to deny/stop visits?

The warden or designated staff can terminate a visit at any time for safety or security reasons. Also, offenders in intake status are not allowed visitation, and you may need to arrive before a cutoff time on visit days to be admitted.

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