Saturday Visitation at Green River Correctional Complex: What to Know Before You Arrive
Saturday visitation at Green River Correctional Complex is straightforward once you plan around two things: visits happen on Saturdays only, and there's a firm arrival cutoff.
Green River Correctional Complex offers in-person visitation on Saturdays only. Visiting hours run from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, so planning your drive and check-in around that window makes the day much less stressful.
Even though visitation runs into the afternoon, you must arrive before 11:30 am to be allowed entry. That cutoff sneaks up on you if you're traveling any distance or the line moves slowly. Build in extra time - aim to be there early rather than cutting it close.
- ✓ Plan to arrive well before 11:30 am (not just pull into the parking area at 11:29).
- ✓ Give yourself extra travel time for traffic, weather, and wrong turns.
- ✓ Expect check-in and security screening to take time; don’t cut it close.
- ✓ Keep any required paperwork and identification easy to grab so you’re not searching at the last minute.
Before you make the trip, confirm you're on the approved visiting list. Green River requires every visitor to be approved in advance through a visiting information form. Complete the form and send it to the Warden's office before any visit - don't wait until the week of your planned Saturday to start the process.
- Get and complete the visiting information form - fill it out fully so it can be reviewed for approval.
- Forward the form to the Warden’s office - Green River requires it to be sent there before any visit is allowed.
- Confirm you’re approved before you travel - you must be on the approved visiting list to be admitted.
Plan your ride and your group carefully. Green River doesn't allow drop-offs, and visitors can't wait in their vehicle while others are visiting. That means no one can circle back later to pick you up or sit in the parking lot during your visit.
Heads up: Drop-offs aren't allowed, and no one can wait in the car while you visit.
Can't make it on a Saturday - or miss the arrival cutoff? Video visits are another option. Green River offers video visits daily through Securus, but they're not a same-day fix: you must schedule at least 48 hours ahead. Each session runs 25 minutes, so think ahead about what you want to cover.
- Use Securus to set up your visit - video visits at Green River are scheduled through Securus.
- Book at least 48 hours ahead - reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
- Plan for a 25-minute session - set aside quiet time and be ready to start on time since the visit length is fixed.
Tip: Because video visits are available daily (but require 48-hour scheduling), they’re a good backup when Saturday timing doesn’t work out.
The simplest way to avoid a wasted trip? Treat the morning like a hard deadline. Arrive early - not "right before" 11:30 am. Bring a valid photo ID, and keep a copy of your visiting information form handy in case anyone asks about your approval. If you're traveling with others, make sure everyone knows the plan ahead of time so you're not sorting out rides, parking, or last-minute changes at the gate.
Note: The public info doesn’t spell out how long visitor approvals take or how approval is confirmed. If your visit depends on a specific Saturday, call ahead and verify you’re cleared to visit before you drive.
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