Why Your Visitation Application Might Get Denied (and How to Avoid It)

At Everglades Re-Entry, most denials come down to basic form mistakes. The biggest one? Leaving fields blank. The form is explicit: blank fields can cause your application to be denied, even if you think a question doesn't apply to you. Submitting more than one application is another common problem. Only one form per person is allowed. Sending duplicates creates confusion and can lead to a denial. Signatures matter too. Anyone 12 or older who wants to visit must complete the visitor form and sign it in the space provided. No signature, no processing. And accuracy isn't optional. Supplying false or misleading information can get the whole application denied.

Even a perfectly filled-out form doesn't guarantee approval. Everglades Re-Entry runs criminal background checks on all applicants. This means the process goes beyond neat paperwork. Anything inaccurate on your form can create real problems once your information is checked against actual records.

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• ✓ Fill in every line on the application. Do not leave blanks.
• ✓ If a question truly does not apply to you, write "NA" instead of leaving it empty.

• ✓ Submit only one visitation application per person. Before you send it, double-check that you have not already turned in another form for the same person.

• ✓ If the visitor is age 12 or older, complete the form and sign it in the space provided. Unsigned forms will not be processed.

The application's warning about false statements is serious for two reasons. First, the form states that giving false information is a second-degree misdemeanor. Second, false information could result in the permanent suspension of your visitation privileges. If you're unsure about a detail, take the extra time to verify it before you submit. A rushed application with bad information will set you back much further than waiting a day to confirm the facts.

Because criminal background checks are part of the process, the details you provide need to match your records. Inaccuracies or misleading information can raise red flags during screening and may affect the outcome. The safest approach is simple: be complete, be consistent, and don't leave gaps that look like you're dodging a question.

1. Figure out what triggered the denial - Go back through your copy of the application and look for blanks or missing information first.
2. Correct the form completely - Fill every field. If something does not apply, write "NA" so nothing is left empty.
3. Make sure you only submit one form per person - Do not send multiple versions “just in case.” Choose one corrected form and submit that.
4. Resubmit through the approved method - Send the completed application by e-mail or U.S. Mail to the institution’s visitation application mailbox.
5. Wait for approval before you go - Do not plan the trip until the inmate tells you that your application has been approved.