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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)

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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)

Scheduling a visit at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC) starts with a phone call. Call (808) 832-1633 between 0900 and 1200, Monday through Friday, to book your slot. Visits run daily from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM (except State holidays), and each session lasts 30 minutes. Arrive and check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. All visits are non-contact, and you can bring a maximum of two visitors total - including children.

Note: Visiting hours and rules can be adjusted for OCCC’s operational needs - call (808) 832-1633 to confirm your visit will be held as scheduled.

Call (808) 832-1633 between 0900 and 1200, Monday through Friday, to schedule your first visit. That's the only window for booking - if you call outside those hours, you'll need to try again the next morning.

How to Schedule Your First Visit at Oahu Community Correctional Center (OCCC)

OCCC offers visits seven days a week, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The facility closes for State holidays, so if you're planning a weekend or holiday visit, confirm the schedule ahead of time.

  • 0730–1000 - General Population
  • 1100–1130 - General Population
  • 1130–1200 - Module 8 (Max Unit)
  • 1200–1230 - Module 7

Within that 7:30 AM–12:30 PM window, OCCC assigns specific time blocks based on housing areas - General Population, Module 8, Module 7, and so on. When you call to schedule, the available slots depend on where the person you're visiting is housed. Be flexible and ready to pick a time that matches their module's block.

On visit day, arrive early. You need to check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time - that's a firm requirement at OCCC. Give yourself a cushion so a small delay doesn't cost you the visit.

Heads up: If you miss the 15-minute check-in window, you risk being turned away for that scheduled visit.

Visits last 30 minutes. With limited time, come ready to make the most of your conversation once you're in the visiting area.

Non-contact visits: Visits at OCCC are non-contact, so you should expect to speak without physical contact during the session.

The facility sanitizes the visitation area between sessions. This tight rotation is another reason staying on schedule - especially at check-in - matters.

Keep your group small. OCCC allows a maximum of two visitors at a time, and that count includes children. If more family members want to visit, you'll need to schedule separate trips.

Each inmate can receive one visit per week. If you're juggling work, school, or travel schedules, keep this weekly limit in mind before locking in your date.

Before heading out, I recommend a quick call to (808) 832-1633 to confirm visits are still happening as scheduled. OCCC can adjust hours and rules for operational reasons, and a two-minute check can save you a wasted trip.

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