How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Haynesville Correctional Center offers both building-based in-person visitation and video visits. The facility posts specific schedules and video-visit hours, but visits can be canceled for certain housing pods. Always check current notices before planning your trip. Many VADOC institutions schedule visitation on weekends and state holidays, though exact days, hours, visit length, and contact vs. non-contact rules vary by facility and can change. Before visiting, you'll need to be reviewed and approved through the VADOC visitor approval process. This means submitting the Central Visitation Unit application and waiting for approval. Video visits often require advance scheduling, so reserve early. In-person booking windows can vary, so confirm directly with the facility. If you need disability accommodations, contact the facility ahead of time to request reasonable accommodation.
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Submit the VADOC visitor application and required background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit. Wait for approval before scheduling a visit, and expect processing to take longer if you live out of state.
Yes, but only if the minor is pre-approved and listed on an adult’s visitor application. During the visit, the child must be accompanied by their parent, legal guardian, or an approved adult.
VADOC provides reasonable accommodation during visitation. Contact the facility in advance if you have a mobility impairment or other disability-related need. In some cases, service animals may be permitted with prior approval.
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