How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before you can schedule a visit at Deer Ridge, you must be on the adult in custody's approved visitors list. Show up without approval? You'll be turned away at the gate. Beginning December 1, 2025, all visits must be pre-scheduled through the ICSolutions Corrections website. Your confirmation code is the phone number on your account plus the 4‑digit PIN you chose at registration. To get approved, complete the Visiting Application (CD‑50) fully—only one application per visitor is allowed, and incomplete forms get sent back. Submit by email, fax, or mail to the Visiting Services Unit. Denied? You or the AIC can request an administrative review using form CD‑1594 within 60 days; that decision is final. BASIC (DSU) visits are behind glass with no contact, limited to two visitors for one hour. Skip the blue clothing—it'll cause problems at security screening.
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Your first visit to Deer Ridge goes smoother when you pack light and follow the screening rules. Use this checklist to make sure you have what you need—and don't get turned away at the door.
Want to visit someone at Deer Ridge? The CD‑50 visiting application is your first step. Fill it out completely, submit it correctly, and you'll skip the most common delays.
Getting on your loved one's approved visitor list is the first step—everything else depends on it. Here's how to submit the Oregon DOC visiting application for Deer Ridge, confirm you're actually approved before making the trip, and appeal if you're denied.
Getting approved to visit at Deer Ridge starts with one thing: you need to be on the adult in custody's (AIC's) approved visitors list. Here's how Oregon DOC's application process works and what to check before scheduling a visit.
Starting December 1, 2025, you'll need to schedule your Deer Ridge visit in advance through ICS Corrections (ICSolutions). Here's how to set up your account, book your slot, and avoid common check-in issues.
Planning an in-person visit at Deer Ridge? Here's the big change: starting December 1, 2025, you'll need to schedule it through ICSolutions ahead of time.
A Deer Ridge visit goes much smoother when you know the rules that actually stop people at the door. Use this checklist to pack light, dress right, and avoid a wasted trip.
If your visiting application for Deer Ridge was denied, you can request an administrative review when you have a clear reason the decision should be reconsidered. Oregon DOC may grant a review if the denial was based on incorrect information or if there was an error in determining your eligibility. A review is also an option when something about your eligibility has changed—but you'll need to prove it with updated official records. Timing matters here: those records must be submitted within the 60-day administrative review period, so start gathering your paperwork right away.
Starting December 1, 2025, you must pre-schedule all visits through the ICSolutions Corrections website. Your confirmation code is the telephone number tied to your account plus the 4‑digit PIN you set during registration. If you need help with scheduling, contact ICS Corrections by phone.
Complete the Visiting Application (CD‑50) fully—only one application per visitor is allowed, and incomplete forms are returned. Submit it to the Visiting Services Unit by email, fax, or mail. Denied? You or the AIC can request an administrative review using form CD‑1594 within 60 days of the denial letter. The Director's designee makes the final decision.
Cell phones, pagers, and other electronics aren't allowed in the visiting area. Leave non-emergency medications behind too. Cash and negotiable instruments are prohibited, except for up to $15 in quarters. Lined outer garments and hats aren't permitted. Metal items—certain jewelry, piercings, underwire bras, and some shoes—can trigger the metal detector and delay entry. If you have medical metal implants, request an exception form in advance.
Planning an in-person visit at Deer Ridge? The booking process has changed. Starting December 1, 2025, Oregon DOC uses IC Solutions for scheduling—but you'll still need to be on the institution's approved visitors list before you can visit.
Sending money to someone at Deer Ridge is straightforward once you know which account to use. Oregon DOC splits funds into two buckets: a phone account (for calls and messages) and a commissary/trust account (for purchases inside).
Want to avoid getting turned away at the door? What you wear to Deer Ridge matters. The biggest issue is blue clothing (including denim). The next most common problem? Metal setting off the walk-through detector.
