Visitation at Idaho Correctional Institution

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting at Idaho Correctional Institution requires an approved visiting application and background check. Applying online is the fastest route—staff will notify the resident once a decision is made. Plan ahead: this process typically takes two to four weeks, so complete your paperwork and review the facility's Visiting Rules before trying to schedule a visit. If your loved one just arrived, visits aren't allowed during reception/diagnostic processing; you'll need to wait until they're classified before applying. Schedules can shift due to weather or emergencies. The facility takes contraband seriously—tobacco, cell phones, controlled substances, weapons, ammunition, and escape tools are all prohibited, and bringing contraband is a crime under Idaho law. Inside the visiting room, paper money and most outside food aren't allowed, with only limited exceptions.

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Quick Facts

  • All visitors must complete a visiting application and pass a background check; the online application is the fastest way to apply.
  • The visiting application/background-check process normally takes two to four weeks and residents will be notified of the decision.
  • Visitors for minors must provide a court order granting guardianship or a Power of Attorney for visitation and a certified copy of the minor's birth certificate.
  • Contraband listed by the facility includes tobacco, cell phones, controlled substances, weapons, ammunition and escape tools; contraband violations are punishable under Idaho law.

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Common Questions

How long does the visiting application and background check take?

The visiting application and background-check process normally takes two to four weeks. The resident is notified once a decision is made, and the online application is the fastest option.

What documents are required to visit with a minor at Idaho Correctional Institution?

To visit with a minor, you must provide a court order granting guardianship or a Power of Attorney for visitation, plus a certified copy of the minor’s birth certificate.

What can I bring into the visiting room at Idaho Correctional Institution?

There are tight limits on what you can bring. Tobacco, cell phones, controlled substances, weapons, ammunition, and escape tools are all prohibited. Paper money isn't allowed in the visiting room—bring coins in clear plastic bags or use a debit/credit card for vending purchases. Outside food (including gum and candy) isn't permitted except for specific exceptions in the Visiting Rules. Pictures, oils, can openers, sunglasses, and documents are also banned.

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