What to Expect: Visiting Hours and Schedule at Holmes Correctional Institution

Normal visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and weekdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The schedule runs on Central time, so factor that in when you're mapping out your arrival and travel time.

Visit Checklist

• ✓ Do not attempt to visit until the inmate notifies you that your visitation application has been approved.

• ✓ If you are 16 or older, bring a valid photo ID to enter the visiting area.

• ✓ Bring up to $50.00 in cash per visitor for vending machines, using only $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills. Do not give money to the inmate.

Before you leave, review the current visitation rules for what you can bring into the visiting area and what might cause delays at check-in. If you're unsure about an item, plan conservatively. You don't want to miss part of your visit running something back to the car.

If a visit gets derailed, the first thing to double-check is your approval status. Florida DOC's visitation application materials are clear: don't visit until the inmate notifies you that your application has been approved. Without that confirmation, verify your status before spending money on gas, taking time off work, or making a long drive.

1. Confirm you are approved. Ask your loved one if they have been told your visitation application was approved.
2. Verify before you travel. If you cannot get clear confirmation, contact the facility to check whether you are approved to visit.
3. Fix the hold-up and try again. If approval is not in place yet, wait until it is confirmed before making another trip.