How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at Hyde Correctional Institution

Before you call to schedule, gather the details staff will need to look up the right person: first name, last name, and offender ID number. Having all three ready saves time, especially if the name is common or spelled differently than you expect.

• ✓ If you are age 16 or older, have a copy of an approved picture ID ready to attach to your visitation application.

In-person visits at Hyde Correctional Institution are by appointment only. You cannot show up without one and expect to be worked in. To schedule, contact the prison directly. Calling is usually fastest, but email works too.

To schedule your appointment at Hyde Correctional Institution, call 252-926-1810. If calling is not an option, you can email the facility instead. Either way, have the offender's name and ID number ready so staff can pull up the correct record quickly.

Expect security screening when you arrive. Every visitor must pass through a metal detector before entering. Keep your outfit simple. If you regularly wear metal accessories or items that set off detectors, leave them at home so you are not stuck troubleshooting at the door.

Visitors 16 and older go through additional screening: a pat/frisk search and an electronic device scan. Leave your cell phone in the car. Cell phones are contraband and prohibited inside. Refusing to comply with search procedures can get you turned away at the door.

When planning your trip, keep the standard visit limits in mind. Each offender is allowed one visiting session per week, lasting up to two hours. If you are coordinating with other family members, plan ahead so everyone makes the most of that time.

Each session allows a maximum of three approved visitors. If more than three people want to visit, you will need to rotate across different weeks so everyone gets time.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Give yourself extra time to get through check-in and security screening.
• ✓ If you are age 16 or older and you are completing the visitation application process, attach a copy of an approved picture ID.
• ✓ Follow the dress basics: shirts and shoes are mandatory.
• ✓ If you wear shorts, Bermuda-length shorts are allowed as long as they are not more than three inches above the kneecap.