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How Halawa's Module-by-Module Visit Schedule Works

Halawa's visitation schedule trips people up because it rotates by housing module. Only one module gets visits on any given weekend day. Once you know how to confirm which module is up before you drive out, planning becomes much simpler.

• 3 min read • dcr.hawaii.gov
How Halawa's Module-by-Module Visit Schedule Works

At Halawa Correctional Facility, in-person visits happen on weekends only - Saturday and Sunday. That part is simple. Here's where it gets tricky: on any given visit day, only one housing module holds visits. So you could show up on a Saturday and still not be able to see your loved one if their module isn't the one scheduled that day.

Warning: Only one housing module visits on a given Saturday or Sunday. If your loved one’s module isn’t scheduled that day, visits won’t be held for them.

Halawa posts the module schedule in several spots on-site: housing units, the lobby, visit areas, and the facility entrance. If you're already there - or your loved one can check inside - those postings show which module is up. Before you travel, check the monthly visitation calendar on Halawa Correctional Facility's web page. A quick look can save you a wasted trip, especially if you're juggling work, childcare, or a long drive.

Tip: Check the online monthly calendar before you leave. It shows which modules are scheduled on which weekends.

Even after checking the calendar, confirm the day-of plan before you head out. Halawa lets visitors call (808) 485-5298 after 6:30 a.m. on the day of visitation to verify visits are happening as scheduled. Can't get through? Try the main facility line at (808) 485-5200 or the visitation hotline at (808) 485-3550. When you're working around a module rotation, a quick morning call can save a lot of frustration.

  • ✓ Call after 6:30 a.m. on the day you plan to visit.
  • ✓ Try (808) 485-5298 first to confirm visitation will be held as scheduled.
  • ✓ If you can’t reach anyone, try the main number: (808) 485-5200.
  • ✓ You can also try the visitation hotline: (808) 485-3550.
How Halawa's Module-by-Module Visit Schedule Works
  1. Confirm the day’s visitation status by phone - Call (808) 485-5298 after 6:30 a.m. so you know whether visitation will be held as scheduled.
  2. Adjust your plan for a different day - Because only one module visits on a given Saturday or Sunday, you may need to reschedule for another weekend day when your loved one’s module is the one holding visits.
  3. Use the monthly calendar to pick your next attempt - Check the monthly visitation calendar on Halawa Correctional Facility’s web page to line up your trip with the correct module rotation.

Note: With only one module visiting each day, planning ahead matters - especially if you’re traveling across the island or arranging time off.

Once you've picked the right day, timing still matters. Halawa enforces strict check-in cutoffs: First Half visitors must check in by 9:00 a.m., and Second Half visitors must check in by 1:00 p.m. Miss the window, and you'll be turned away. Keep your expectations realistic about visit length, too. Each visit lasts 30 minutes, and the maximum allowed is one adult and one child per inmate. If your group is larger, plan ahead.

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