District 23 Probation & Parole - CSC

Visiting at District 23 Probation & Parole - CSC starts with approval. You'll need to complete a visiting application, and a criminal-history check is run before you're cleared to visit. Once approved, schedule your visit through the facility's system and confirm the format and timing, since schedules and visit formats can vary by location. You may visit only one offender unless you're an immediate family member of more than one. Entry on the day of your visit is first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive no more than 30 minutes before visiting starts. Don't leave any person or pet in a vehicle on institutional grounds. If you need life-saving medications or equipment, bring them in original containers with only the dosage necessary for the visit. Expect security screening at check-in.

Phone communication at District 23 Probation & Parole - CSC is outgoing only. Offenders place calls using a personal identification number (PIN), and the phone system handles collect, debit, or prepaid calls. All calls may be monitored and recorded, so keep that in mind during conversations. To help cover call costs, you can fund calling through debit minutes, a kiosk, or by setting up and prepaying an account with Securus, which offers both an online portal and phone support. If you receive unwanted calls, use the automated prompts during the call to block future calls from that number. If the contact continues, provide the institution with details so staff can respond. For remote calling or video services, you'll typically need to register with the vendor, create an account, and add funds first.

Detailed money and commissary instructions for District 23 Probation & Parole - CSC weren't available in the provided sources, so this section covers the most common ways families add funds to an offender account. Typical deposit options include a facility lobby kiosk, an approved online vendor or storefront, JPay electronic transfers, or mailing a money order or cashier's check (follow the payment instructions carefully). Kiosk and card transactions usually post quickly, while mailed deposits often take a few business days to arrive and process. Money added generally goes into the offender's personal account for approved purchases. Transfers between inmates are typically not allowed. For phone calls, offenders use a personal identification number (PIN) and can fund calls with debit minutes, kiosk deposits, or a Securus account. All calls are monitored.