How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC) starts with approval. Every visitor must complete a background check and submit a visiting application to the institution where the resident is housed, then wait for approval before attempting a visit. If the resident is newly admitted, you'll need to wait until they're classified to know which institution should receive your application—residents aren't permitted visitors during the reception and diagnostic process. ISCC enforces strict contraband rules (tobacco, cell phones, controlled substances, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and escape tools are all banned), and staff may search any visitor or item entering the visiting area under Idaho Code 18‑2510. Inside the visiting room, paper money isn't allowed and outside food (including gum and candy) is generally prohibited. Coins must be in clear plastic bags, or you can pay for vending with debit/credit. Leave pictures, oils, can openers, sunglasses, and documents at home—they're not permitted.
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Visiting at ISCC starts before you ever step through the door — you need to apply and pass a background check first. Here's how to time it right, submit the correct paperwork, and know what to expect while you wait.
Getting approved to visit at Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC) comes down to paperwork and timing. You'll need to pass a background check and submit a visiting application to the right institution. If your loved one just arrived in IDOC custody, you may also need to wait until classification wraps up.
A smooth visit starts before you get in the car. Use this checklist to avoid bringing items that aren't allowed into the visiting room at Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC).
Complete the visiting application and background check, then submit your application to the institution where the resident is housed and wait for formal approval. If the resident is newly admitted, wait until they’re classified so you know which institution should receive your application.
Paper money isn't allowed in visiting rooms. Coins are permitted only in clear plastic bags, and you can pay for vending with debit/credit. Outside food—including gum and candy—isn't allowed except for any limited exceptions in the Visiting Rules. Items like pictures, oils, can openers, sunglasses, and documents are prohibited.
Yes. Staff may search any item or any visitor entering the visiting area to enforce Idaho Code 18‑2510.
Sending reading material is a great way to stay connected with someone at ISCC. But Idaho Department of Correction rules are strict about where publications come from and what formats they'll accept. Here's how to order books, magazines, and newspapers so they actually arrive.
Sending money to someone in an Idaho Department of Correction prison goes through Access Corrections. You've got several options: online deposits, the mobile app, phone, walk-in cash at retailers, kiosks, or the lockbox by mail.
Getting the address format right is the single most important step to making sure your letter actually reaches someone at Idaho State Correctional Center (ISCC). Here's the four-line format you need, including the ISCC PO Box and the resident's unit number.
