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Bringing children to visit at Larch Corrections: consent forms and escort rules

Bringing a child to visit at Larch Corrections requires some paperwork and one firm supervision rule. Here's what you need to know about the consent form and escort requirement so your visit goes smoothly.

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Bringing children to visit at Larch Corrections: consent forms and escort rules

Minors can't visit Larch Corrections alone. Every child must be accompanied by their non-incarcerated parent, legal guardian, or a designated escort for the entire visit.

Remember: The accompanying parent/guardian or designated escort has to stay for the whole visit - the minor can’t remain if the escort leaves early.

Before a minor can be approved to visit, you need a specific consent form on file. Larch requires a completed and notarized DOC 20-441 Parental/Guardian Consent for Minor Visit and/or Escort form. Here's the key: attach the notarized DOC 20-441 directly to the minor's online visitor application.

When uploading the notarized DOC 20-441, make sure you use an accepted file format. Adobe PDF files and image files both work.

Bringing children to visit at Larch Corrections: consent forms and escort rules

Preparing Application Packet

  • ✓ A completed, notarized DOC 20-441 Parental/Guardian Consent for Minor Visit and/or Escort form to attach to the minor’s online visitor application
  • ✓ The DOC 20-441 saved as an accepted attachment type (Adobe PDF or an image file)
  • ✓ A separate visitor application submitted for each child who will visit

Tip: Because each minor needs their own visitor application, start early so you have time to complete and submit everything for every child.

Before heading to Larch with a child, do a quick check: confirm the notarized DOC 20-441 is attached to the minor's online visitor application, and be ready to stay with the child the entire time. Bringing multiple kids? Make sure you've handled the paperwork for each one. The consent form requirement applies to every child, and each still needs an adult escort for the full visit.

One child, one application: Larch requires a separate visitor application for each minor who plans to visit.

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