Arriving at Green Haven: Entrance, Screening, and the 1:30 PM Cutoff
Time it right, walk in the correct door, and your visit will go smoothly. Here's how Green Haven handles entry, screening, and the 1:30 PM processing cutoff.
Green Haven visiting days are Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Visiting hours run from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, so plan your travel with that window in mind - especially if you’re coming from a distance.
Cutoff time: Even though visits run until 2:30 PM, the latest arrival time to be processed is 1:30 PM.
Head to the Visitor Processing area through the side entrance (also the handicap entrance). This is the designated check-in point - using a different door will just cost you time.
Screening: You'll go through security when you enter Visitor Processing, so build in extra time for that step.
Around 10:30 AM, Green Haven pauses visit processing for the facility count. Processing resumes once the count clears, but the pause can create a backup. Want to avoid the wait? Arrive well before or after that mid-morning window.
Simple Arrival Checklist
- ✓ Visit on Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday during the 7:30 AM–2:30 PM visiting hours
- ✓ Enter Visitor Processing through the side (handicap) entrance and be ready for screening at the door
- ✓ Arrive no later than 1:30 PM so you can be processed that day
Not sure about a last-minute detail? Check the Green Haven facility page and the DOCCS Visitors Page before you leave for the full set of visitation rules.
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