How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Graham Correctional Center starts with approval. You must be on the incarcerated person's approved visitation list before you can visit, and IDOC staff won't confirm list status over the phone. In-person visits are scheduled online through IDOC's SignUpGenius system. The sign-up session times out after 30 minutes of inactivity, so complete your booking within that window. Most adult visitors need to complete the DOC 0148 Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI), though legal visitors and government officials are exempt. Bring two forms of ID (one must be a state-issued photo ID) and have your vehicle information ready. Visitors, vehicles, and property are subject to search. Anyone who appears intoxicated will be turned away, and prohibited items must go in the free lockers provided.
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Scheduling an in-person visit with someone in IDOC is straightforward once you know the steps. Confirm the right facility, make sure you're on the approved list, and complete your SignUpGenius booking before it times out.
Your first in-person IDOC visit is straightforward once you know the steps: find the person and their current facility, get on the approved visitor list, complete the required first-time visitor form, and book your slot online—just don't let the system time out on you.
Your first in-person visit goes smoothly when you follow IDOC's order of operations: find the right person and facility, get on the approved list, complete the PVI form, then reserve your time online.
Your first visit goes smoother when you handle the steps in the right order. This checklist walks you through confirming the person's information, making sure you're approved, completing your paperwork, and booking a time online—without getting tripped up along the way.
Your first visit takes a little prep, but it's straightforward once you know the steps. Here's how to confirm the right facility, get on the approved visitor list, complete the required PVI form, and book your SignUpGenius appointment before it times out.
Planning a visit at Graham Correctional Center? You'll need to sign up in advance through the facility's official signup link. Once you've got the right page and a few details handy, scheduling takes just a few minutes.
Visiting Graham Correctional Center takes a little prep, but it goes smoothly once you handle the basics. Follow the steps below to confirm eligibility, schedule your visit, and show up with the right paperwork.
Setting up a video visit is straightforward once you know the system. Graham Correctional Center uses ICSolutions for video visitation, so all your setup and scheduling happens through an ICSolutions visitor account.
Setting up video visits takes some prep work, especially with strict scheduling rules. Here's what you need to know about the platform, scheduling process, and visit limits at Graham Correctional Center.
If your loved one is in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility, video visits now run through ICSolutions—not GTL—at every IDOC facility except Adult Transition Centers (ATCs). Here's how to get set up and avoid the common issues that cut visits short.
IDOC video visits come with strict limits—and they're actively monitored. Know the daily and weekly caps, plus what gets a visit cut off, and you can schedule calls that actually happen and last the full time.
Your IDOC visit will go much smoother if you know what you can't bring into the Visiting Room. Here's how to avoid getting turned away: what's prohibited, how lockers work, medication rules, and what to wear.
- Bring **two forms of identification** if you’re an adult visitor. - Make sure **one of your IDs is a current, state-issued photo ID**. - Be ready to **provide vehicle information** when you arrive.
A visit goes a lot smoother when you show up with the right ID and nothing that will get you turned away at the door. Use this checklist to pack light, store what you can't bring inside, and avoid common problems at check-in.
Schedule in-person visits online through the IDOC SignUpGenius system. Complete the sign-up within 30 minutes of inactivity, or the session will time out. You also need to be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list before any visit will be granted.
Bring two forms of identification. One must be a state-issued photo ID. Most adult visitors also need to complete the DOC 0148 Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI), unless they're legal visitors or government officials. You'll be asked for vehicle information when you arrive.
No. Electronic devices, food, drinks, purses, bags, books, magazines, sunglasses, and personal keys are all prohibited in the visiting room. Free lockers are available for storage. Refusing a search can result in your visit being denied or restricted.
Need to confirm where someone is housed or find the right contact info? Here's a quick reference with the essential details for Graham Correctional Center.
If you send letters or photos to someone at Graham Correctional Center, what they actually receive is usually a digital copy. Here's how IDOC mail scanning works, what gets excluded, and what changes on September 30, 2025 for books and magazines.
Graham Correctional Center scans all non-privileged incoming mail in color. This includes the front and back of the envelope plus everything inside—letters, greeting cards, and photographs. Once scanned, the PDF images get uploaded to your loved one's Bulletin Board, where they can view everything on their tablet. The bottom line: they receive a digital copy of what you sent, not the original paper.
