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What to Expect During Your First Visit at East Carroll Phase 3: Check‑In, ID, and Rules

Your first visit can feel overwhelming—mostly because you don't know what to expect until you're standing at the front desk. At East Carroll Phase 3, a smooth visit comes down to three things: registering with staff, bringing the right ID, and following the rules once you're inside.

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What to Expect During Your First Visit at East Carroll Phase 3: Check‑In, ID, and Rules

Before entering the visiting area at East Carroll Phase 3, you'll need to register with staff. This is the official check-in step - staff confirm your identity, verify you're cleared to visit, and complete any required screening. Have your ID ready and personal items secured before you get in line. It makes the whole process faster and less stressful.

  • ✓ Go straight to staff check‑in and complete registration before you try to enter the visiting area
  • ✓ Keep your visit focused on what you need to bring inside - personal items should stay out of the process
  • ✓ Leave prohibited items and personal possessions (like a wallet, purse, or cash) locked in your vehicle for the entire visit

If you're 18 or older, you must show a picture ID every time you visit. East Carroll Phase 3 follows DPS&C identification rules, so bring one of these: a valid driver's license from your state of residence, a valid state photo ID card from your state of residence, an active-duty military photo ID, or a valid passport. Show up without one of these, and you may not get in.

Visitors under 18 have an extra rule: they must be with their parent or legal guardian at all times while on facility grounds. Children also can’t be left alone at any point - so plan ahead for parking, check‑in, and the full length of the visit with that in mind.

At East Carroll Phase 3, visitation is a privilege - not a guaranteed right. Visits can be restricted, denied, or suspended if you or the person you're visiting breaks the rules. Even after you've checked in, the warden (or designated staff) can end a visit at any time for safety and security reasons. Follow instructions, stay calm, and keep things compliant from start to finish. That's the best way to protect your time together.

Warning: Visitation can be restricted, denied, or suspended if rules aren’t followed, and staff can terminate a visit at any time for safety and security reasons.

What to Expect During Your First Visit at East Carroll Phase 3: Check‑In, ID, and Rules
  1. Start with registration - When you arrive, you’ll need to register with staff before you can enter the visiting area.
  2. Have your photo ID ready - If you’re 18 or older, bring an accepted picture ID (valid driver’s license, valid state photo ID, active‑duty military ID, or passport) and expect to show it each visit.
  3. Lock personal items in your vehicle - Prohibited items and personal possessions like a wallet, purse, or cash must stay locked in your car for the duration of the visit.
  • ✓ A valid photo ID if you’re 18+ (driver’s license, state photo ID, active‑duty military ID, or passport)
  • ✓ A plan to leave your wallet, purse, cash, and other personal possessions locked in your vehicle
  • ✓ If anyone in your group is under 18: a parent or legal guardian must be present the entire time, and children can’t be left alone on the grounds

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