How to Visit Facility

To request a scheduled visit, use the GDC visitation request form on the "Visit an Inmate" page. That page also explains the first step: becoming an approved visitor. Fill out the Visitation Request Form and submit it to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. This guide focuses on the form and visit-management tools, not day-to-day logistics. Visiting hours, fees, and on-site check-in rules aren't covered here, so confirm those details before you go.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Go to the GDC “Visit an Inmate” page and locate the visitation request form.
• ✓ Fill out the Visitation Request Form to become an approved visitor, then submit the completed form to the facility where your loved one is housed.
• ✓ If you already have a scheduled visit and need to add people, use the “Add Visitor” link on the “Visit an Inmate” page to find your scheduled visitation and add visitors.
• ✓ If you need to cancel a scheduled visitation appointment, use the “Cancel my visit” link on the “Visit an Inmate” page to find and cancel your visit.

Before making plans, verify the details that aren't spelled out in the form instructions. Ask whether the Visitation Request Form should be submitted online, mailed, or turned in person. Find out how long approval typically takes. It also helps to confirm what ID or supporting documents you need to bring or include, since those requirements aren't specified above.

If you need to adjust an existing visit, check how the "Add Visitor" and "Cancel my visit" tools work in practice. You may need to log in or provide details to locate your scheduled visit. There may also be cutoffs for changes (for example, how close to the appointment you can add someone or cancel). After submitting a change, confirm it shows up when you look up the appointment again on the "Visit an Inmate" page.