How to Visit Kewanee Re-entry Center, IL (IL)

Before you schedule anything, look up the person you want to visit using IDOC's inmate search. That search result ties them to the correct facility and helps you avoid booking a visit under the wrong location or record. If they've moved recently, checking first can save you a wasted trip or an appointment that gets turned away.

You also need to be on the incarcerated individual's approved visitation list. IDOC staff can't tell you whether you're approved, so the most reliable way to find out is through the person you're visiting. Not sure you're on the list? Have them add you (for example, by writing them and asking).

In-person visits are scheduled online through the IDOC visit signup system (the SignupGenius sign-up that IDOC provides). If you're trying to find the right place to book, start with the official IDOC visit signup rather than calling around for an appointment.

For video visits, IDOC uses ICSolutions at all facilities except ATCs. You'll need to register with ICSolutions and then book the visit through your friends and family account.

Plan for extra paperwork on your first visit. You'll need to complete a Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form (DOC 0148), unless you already received approval through the electronic PVI process.

Bring ID that meets IDOC's requirements. Adults must show photo identification and verification of their date of birth. Visitors under 18 don't need photo ID. IDOC also advises bringing two forms of identification, with one being a current state-issued photo ID, so you have a backup if there's any question at check-in.

1. Look up the person in IDOC’s inmate search. Confirm their current facility and make sure you are using the correct record before you try to schedule anything.

1. Get on the approved visitation list. The incarcerated person needs to add you, and you can request this by writing them.
2. Be ready for the PVI on your first visit. If you have never visited them at an IDOC facility before, expect to complete the Prospective Visitor’s Interview form (DOC 0148), unless you already have electronic PVI approval.

1. Schedule an in-person visit online. Use the IDOC visit signup system (SignupGenius) that IDOC provides.
2. Schedule a video visit through ICSolutions. Register with ICSolutions first, then schedule the video visit from your account (IDOC uses ICSolutions for video visitation at all facilities except ATCs).

• ✓ Current state-issued photo ID (recommended as one of your two forms)
• ✓ A second form of identification (recommended)
• ✓ For adults: photo ID plus verification of your date of birth
• ✓ For visitors under 18: photo ID is not required

Confirm your approval details directly with the person you're visiting. IDOC staff can't verify whether you're on someone's approved visitation list, so the incarcerated person is the one who can tell you if you've been added. It's also worth confirming whether your Prospective Visitor's Interview requirement has already been handled through the electronic PVI process, especially if you've visited other IDOC facilities before.

Make sure you're using the correct scheduling platform for the visit type you want. In-person visits go through the IDOC visit signup system (SignupGenius). Video visits are registered and scheduled through ICSolutions (at IDOC facilities except ATCs).

Check that your ID documents are acceptable before you go, especially if you plan to use anything other than a standard, current state-issued photo ID. Adults must provide photo ID and date-of-birth verification, and IDOC advises bringing two forms of identification total. Visitors under 18 don't need photo ID, but having some documentation on hand can still help if questions come up at check-in.