How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
All visits at Ely State Prison are by appointment only. You'll need to schedule by email up to 30 days in advance, and you can call (775) 977-5348, option 7 to confirm the offender's location and visiting days. Arrive early for the screening window from 8:15 am to 8:45 am. During check-in, you'll sign in and pass through a metal detector. Both you and your vehicle may be searched. Bring a government-issued photo ID (state or federal ID, driver's license, passport, or consular ID). Without verifiable photo identification, you won't be allowed in. The approval process requires DOC 3007 and DOC 3000 forms and typically takes about 30 to 45 days. Some visits may be behind glass. If you need to file an appeal, expect a response within 14 working days.
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If your loved one is scheduled for a behind-glass (non-contact) visit at Ely State Prison, it can feel confusing, or even personal. In most cases, it's a custody or medical decision tied to facility rules, not a reflection on you as a visitor.
Scheduling a visit at Ely State Prison takes some lead time, especially for first-time visitors. The basics: visits are appointment-only, you'll need the right paperwork, and approvals can take weeks.
Visiting someone at Ely State Prison takes some planning, but it's manageable once you know the process. The key details: visits are appointment-only, scheduling is handled by email, and it's worth confirming everything by phone shortly before you go.
A denied visiting application feels like a dead end, but you can appeal at Ely State Prison. Appeals are submitted by letter, and the facility is supposed to respond within 14 working days.
All visits are by appointment only. Schedule by email up to 30 days in advance, then call (775) 977-5348, option 7 to confirm the offender's location and visiting days. Many people also reconfirm about 24 hours before their visit. Getting approved typically takes 30 to 45 days. The offender submits a DOC 3007, and you'll need to mail in a DOC 3000 for processing.
Bring a government-issued photo ID (state or federal ID, driver's license, passport, or consular ID). You'll sign in and pass through a metal detector, and both you and your vehicle are subject to search. Visiting staff also run NCIC background checks. If your photo ID can't be verified, you won't be allowed access.
The Warden or Correctional Manager reviews visiting applications. A prior felony conviction alone won't automatically disqualify you. However, people convicted of or charged with certain sex-related crimes may be denied. Omissions or false information on your application can also lead to denial, plus a required waiting period before you can reapply. You can submit an appeal, and responses are completed within 14 working days.
Staying in touch with someone at Ely State Prison starts with knowing two things: visits are by appointment only, and phone calls may show up on your bill. Here's what you need to know.
If your loved one is at Ely State Prison (ESP), prepaid calling is handled through ViaPath Technologies using the ConnectNetwork system (AdvancePay). Here's how to add money, what to expect for posting times, and where to get help if something goes wrong.
If you need to put money on someone's account at Ely State Prison, you'll go through the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) deposit options, which run through ConnectNetwork and ViaPath.
