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Visitation at Green Bay Corrections Institution, WI.
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Your visit at Green Bay Correctional Institution starts in the GBCI Visiting Center lobby, where you'll fill out a Request to Visit Offender (DOC-176A). Arrive no more than 15 minutes before visiting hours begin. If you're 16 or older, you must show a government-issued photo ID at the start of the visit and whenever staff asks for it. You'll go through security screening, including a metal detector. If you can't clear the detector after three attempts, you'll be denied entry. Need a medical or physical accommodation? Have your medical professional complete DOC-2424, then fax it to 920-432-5388 for prior approval. The only visitor medications allowed are nitroglycerin, inhalers, and epi-pens. Turn these in at the Visits Officer desk; you can only use them with security staff present. Video visits run 50 minutes, in-person visits run 90 minutes, and each person in custody may have up to six in-person visits per week (maximum two per day).
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Quick Facts
- All visitors must complete a DOC-176A Request to Visit Offender at the GBCI Visiting Center lobby upon arrival.
- Visitors age 16 and over must present a government-issued photo ID at the start of the visit and whenever staff requests identification.
- If a visitor cannot clear the metal detector after up to three attempts they will be denied entry; medical exemptions require form DOC-2424 and prior approval.
- Video visits are limited to 50 minutes and in-person visits to 90 minutes; each person in custody may have up to six in-person visits per week (max two per day).
Visitation Guides
How Many Visits Can You Have at GBCI? Understanding Visit Limits and Hours
Planning a visit gets a lot easier once you know the hours and limits. Here's what GBCI's materials say about in-person visits, how many you're allowed, and what to double-check for video visits.
How Many Visits Can You Have at GBCI? Visit Hours, Limits, and Visitor Counts
Planning a visit at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) is much easier once you know the hours, weekly limits, and how many people can join you. Here are the key rules families usually need first.
How to Request Medical Accommodations for Visiting at GBCI
If you need a medical device or have a physical condition that affects screening at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), get your accommodation approved before you arrive. GBCI uses one specific form—DOC-2424—and it must be verified and approved in advance.
Visitation
How to Visit Green Bay Corrections Institution, WI (WI)
Visiting Green Bay Corrections Institution (GBCI) goes smoother when you plan around the check-in rules. Start with timing, ID, and screening. Those are the things that can stop a visit before it starts.
What to Bring (and What to Leave Home) for Your GBCI Visit
A smooth visit at Green Bay Correctional Institution starts with packing light and knowing what security expects. Here's what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to avoid getting turned away at the door.
Common Questions
What ID do I need to visit Green Bay Corrections Institution?
If you're 16 or older, you must present a government-issued photo ID (the facility lists acceptable ID types). Staff will check your ID at the start of the visit and can ask to see it again at any time.
How long are visits and how many visits can a person have each week at GBCI?
Video visits are limited to 50 minutes, and in-person visits are limited to 90 minutes per session. Each person in custody may have up to six in-person visits per week (maximum two per day) and up to two video visits each day.
What should I do if I set off the metal detector or need a medical accommodation to visit?
If you can't clear the metal detector after three attempts, you'll be denied entry. Minimize metal in your clothing and jewelry before you arrive. For medical or physical accommodations, you and your medical professional must complete DOC-2424 and fax it to 920-432-5388 for approval. Only nitroglycerin, inhalers, and epi-pens are allowed as visitor medications. Turn them in at the Visits Officer desk; they can only be used with security staff present.
Other Guides for Green Bay Corrections Institution, WI
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Green Bay Corrections Institution, WI (WI)
Staying connected with someone at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI) takes a little planning, especially if you're visiting in person or sending money or approved items. The guidelines below will help you avoid common entry and delivery problems.
How to Find and Get to Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI)
Heading to Green Bay Correctional Institution for the first time? Having the right address—and knowing which driveway to use—makes the day a lot less stressful. Here's the contact info and step-by-step directions to get you there.
How to Request Medical Accommodations for Visiting at GBCI (DOC-2424)
If you need a medical accommodation to get through the metal detector at Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI), you have to get it approved before you show up. Here's how the DOC-2424 process works and what to expect at the door.