How to Schedule Your First Visit at Madison Correctional: A Step-by-Step Guide

Scheduling your first visit at Madison Correctional comes down to navigating the online system and picking a time that works with the facility's sessions. This guide covers how to use the GTL visitation portal to sign in, reserve your slot, confirm your booking, and make changes if plans shift.

Head to the GTL visitation portal first. Sign in or create an account if this is your first time. From there, you can select your preferred date, time, and session. Reserving ahead lets you skip the uncertainty of showing up without a confirmed slot.

Keep the reservation window in mind when picking your date. Madison Correctional requires in-person visits to be booked at least one day in advance, but no more than 30 days out. Planning a visit soon? Don't wait until the last minute. Working around a tight schedule? You can't book too far ahead either.

Weekday visits run in two sessions. Session 1 is 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and Session 2 is 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Pick whichever session you can realistically arrive on time for.

Weekend visits also have two sessions. Session 1 runs 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, and Session 2 is 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Early riser? Grab the morning slot when it's available. Need more travel time? The afternoon session gives you extra buffer.

Before you lock in a time, know the limits. Incarcerated adults at Madison Correctional are permitted two visits per month, with up to two guests per visit. Decide who's coming before you reserve, especially if you're trying to spread visits across the month.

Once you select a date and session, your reservation confirms instantly. Save the confirmation somewhere easy to find, especially if you're coordinating with another guest. Having those details handy helps if plans change before your visit.

Plans change. If something comes up, handle it early. Madison Correctional requires cancellations and modifications at least two days before your visit. Reschedule as soon as you know you need to. This keeps you within the two-day rule and frees up the slot for someone else.

The GTL portal also offers a pay-per-visit option. This may apply if the inmate has exceeded their free visit quota or if you're visiting from a different visitation center. If you see this option during scheduling, review the details and costs before checking out.

Quick Reminders

• ✓ Arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before your visiting session begins.
• ✓ Call the institution to verify visiting hours before you plan your trip (hours can change without notice).

One more thing: Madison Correctional allows two visits per month, with up to two guests per visit. Confirm your guest list before you leave so you don't arrive with more people than your reservation allows.