How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visitation at East Mississippi Correctional Facility is a privilege—it can be suspended or revoked for rule violations or facility conditions. The process starts with the inmate: they must send the Application for Visiting Privileges to you directly, since forms aren't available online and MDOC won't email or mail them. When you arrive, anyone 18 or older needs a valid photo ID. Sign the visitor log, register, and expect to have the top of your right hand stamped before entering the visitation center. Groups are capped at five people total, including babies and children. You're generally limited to visiting one inmate per visit unless you're immediate family to more than one. Other restrictions may apply: people on probation or parole need written approval, some visitors must provide documentation, and leaving the designated visiting area ends your visit for the day.
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Getting approved to visit at East Mississippi Correctional Facility starts with the inmate—not with you. Once you have the application packet in hand, follow it carefully and wait for approval before making the trip.
Bringing a child or teen to visit at East Mississippi Correctional Facility comes down to two things: who's accompanying them and what ID you have. Check the age-based rules below so you don't get turned away at check-in.
Visitation day goes smoother when you show up with the right paperwork—and leave everything else locked in your car. Here's how to pack for East Mississippi Correctional Facility without getting turned away at the door.
Yes, but only in limited cases. People on probation, parole, or conditional release can’t visit unless they are verifiable family and have written approval from the superintendent.
If you’re 18 or older, bring a valid photo ID, then sign the visitor log, register on arrival, and have the top of your right hand stamped before entering. Visitors ages 16–17 must have photo ID and be on the approved list, and anyone under 18 must be with a parent or legal guardian.
No more than five people total—including babies and children—can visit at one time. Visitors are normally limited to one inmate per visit unless they’re immediate family to more than one inmate.
