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Video Visit Rules That Could End Your Call Early at Lawrence Correctional Center

Video visits seem like the easiest way to stay connected — until one small slip ends the call early. Here are the Lawrence Correctional Center rules that most often cut visits short.

• 2 min read • idoc.illinois.gov
Video Visit Rules That Could End Your Call Early at Lawrence Correctional Center

Every video visit at Lawrence Correctional Center is recorded. Attorney–client privilege doesn't apply here, so save legal strategy discussions for a private meeting with your lawyer.

Warning: Attorney–client privileges do not apply to video visitation at Lawrence Correctional Center.

Any nudity on camera will get the visit terminated. Treat the screen like you're sitting in a public visiting room: stay fully dressed, keep things family-friendly, and position yourself so clothing won't shift into awkward territory.

  • ✓ Being shirtless or partially undressed on camera
  • ✓ Changing clothes while the video visit is running
  • ✓ Using the bathroom, showering, or otherwise appearing nude/partly nude on screen
  • ✓ Letting the camera point toward someone who is undressed (even briefly)

Note: Nudity on camera means the visit ends immediately.

Video Visit Rules That Could End Your Call Early at Lawrence Correctional Center

Only scheduled visitors can appear on screen. If you're calling from a busy household, find a private spot. Even someone walking through the background can put your visit at risk.

Lawrence generally allows one visitor on screen at a time. The exception is children who need assistance sitting for the visit - for example, a parent helping a young child stay in place and engaged.

  1. Confirm the right person is scheduled - only the scheduled visitor should be on camera during the visit.
  2. Set up the camera for a single seat - frame the shot so it naturally captures one person and doesn’t pick up other household members in the background.
  3. If a child needs help, keep support limited to that purpose - the child may be on screen when assistance is needed, but avoid turning it into a multi-person visit.
  4. Move anyone else out of view before the call starts - if someone isn’t scheduled, don’t let them appear in the video visit monitor.

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