How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Kewanee Re-entry Center is straightforward once you know the steps. First, you must be on the incarcerated person's approved visitor list. They have to add you, and IDOC staff cannot confirm your list status by phone, so write to the person to verify. Once approved, schedule visits online by looking up the person in the state inmate search and booking through the facility's online system. Most adult visitors must complete a Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form (DOC 0148) before a first visit unless they already have prior electronic approval. Bring two forms of ID, including a state-issued photo ID, and have your vehicle information ready. You'll go through a required body search at the Visitor Center. Electronics, food, purses, and other personal items are prohibited, though small lockers are available for permitted items. Minor violations may get one warning, but serious or repeated issues can restrict future visits.
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Yes. All adult visitors (except legal visitors and government officials) must complete the Prospective Visitor’s Interview (PVI) form DOC 0148 before their first visit unless they already have prior electronic approval.
You'll go through a required body search at the Visitor Center, and staff may refuse entry if you appear intoxicated or under the influence. Refusing required searches means you can be turned away and may face restrictions on future visits.
Religious headgear is allowed as long as it doesn't create a safety or security concern. Non-religious head coverings require a written request to the Chief Administrative Officer at least 10 days before your visit. Breastfeeding is accommodated with a secure private area, escort procedures, and pat searches before and after.
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