Visitation at Fort Dodge Corr. Facility, Iowa

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting someone at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility starts with a paper application. Print and sign the Visitor Application, then mail it to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. Electronic applications are not accepted. Facility staff handle all approvals. Ameelio does not approve or deny visits; it only handles scheduling. Once approved, friends and family can schedule free in-person or video visits through the Ameelio app (both options are at no cost). When you arrive, expect entry screening. Searches may include pat-downs, metal detectors, ion scanners, other electronic checks, or visual inspections. Refusing to comply means you'll be denied entry. If your visitation request is denied, you can appeal in writing to the Central Visiting Authority at Mount Pleasant.

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Quick Facts

  • Visitor applications must be printed, signed, and mailed to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility; electronic applications are not accepted.
  • Once approved, visitors must schedule all visits through the Ameelio app.
  • The Iowa DOC offers free in-person and video visits for approved friends and family, scheduled via Ameelio.
  • Visitors are subject to searches on entrance including pat-downs, metal detectors, ion scanners, or visual searches; refusal to comply results in denial of entry.

Visitation Guides

Visitation

How to Visit Facility

Two things to know before you visit: you need to be approved ahead of time, and all visits (in-person and video) are scheduled through the Ameelio App.

Common Questions

How do I apply to visit someone at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility?

Print and sign the Visitor Application, then mail it to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. Electronic applications are not accepted, and you must wait for facility staff approval before scheduling visits through the Ameelio app.

Can I schedule a video visit with someone at Fort Dodge and is there a cost?

Yes. Once approved, you can schedule video visits or in-person visits through the Ameelio app, and the Iowa DOC offers both at no cost to approved friends and family.

What can I do if my visitation request at Fort Dodge is denied?

You can appeal a denied visitation request in writing to the Central Visiting Authority at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility. If you're denied entry for refusing a search or not following entrance procedures, you will not be admitted.

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