MCI Norfolk, MA
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How to Visit MCI Norfolk, MA (MA)
Before you try to visit MCI Norfolk, know this: visitors must be pre-approved. This applies to both in-person visits and video visits.
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Setting up a video visit at MCI Norfolk? You'll need two things before you can schedule: approval through the facility and a Securus Video Visitation account.
Read GuideHow to Send Money to MCI Norfolk, MA (MA)
The publicly available information about MCI Norfolk only covers video visitation, which requires a Securus Video Visitation account. Details about sending money (deposit methods, fees, limits, and processing times) are not included. You will need to verify the current money deposit instructions through official Massachusetts DOC channels before sending any funds.
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Visitation
- Visitors must be on the inmate’s pre-approved visiting list before visiting MCI Norfolk.
- Visitors must present a valid photo ID to visit MCI Norfolk.
- Maximum number of pre-approved visitors depends on security level: Maximum and Medium allow 8; Minimum and Pre-release allow 10.
Communication
- MCI Norfolk uses Securus Video Visitation for video visits.
- Visitors must create a Securus account to access video visits at MCI Norfolk.
- Video visitors must complete a pre-approval process and be on the inmate’s approved visiting list before scheduling.
Sending Money
- Access Corrections / Secure Deposits is the most common way to send money in Massachusetts.
- Deposits can often be made online or through a mobile app where the vendor is available.
- Make payments in U.S. funds and use checks or money orders drawn on U.S. financial institutions when required.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
You must be on the inmate's pre-approved visiting list before visiting MCI Norfolk. Submit the Visitor Application by mail using the addresses on the application (or the Prison Locations page), and bring a valid government-issued photo ID for entry. Visitor-list limits depend on security level: Maximum/Medium facilities allow 8 visitors, while Minimum/Pre-release facilities allow 10. An inmate's list can be revised up to three times per year. Newly committed inmates may have two temporary visitors and a reasonable number of children for up to 40 business days while approvals are pending. If you need to bring life-saving medication or a medical device, get prior Superintendent approval and bring written documentation, then declare the item at each visit. The facility uses passive drug-detection dogs. An alert can lead to a staff search, and refusing a search means no visit.
Read full guideCommunication
Video visits at MCI Norfolk run through Securus Video Visitation. You'll need to create a Securus account to get started. Before booking anything, complete the facility's pre-approval process and get placed on the inmate's approved visiting list. Once approved, scheduling and sessions are handled through the Securus platform. Follow the prompts to request approval and reserve a time. Phone calls and messages are typically managed by third-party vendors and may be monitored. Account steps and rules can vary, so check the facility page for updates. If you run into problems, follow Securus support guidance and confirm the inmate has added you to their approved list before trying again.
Read full guideSending Money
Most inmate deposits in Massachusetts go through Access Corrections / Secure Deposits, which you can typically use online or via mobile app when available. Some locations also offer lobby kiosks, mail lockboxes, or in-person drop-offs, so confirm what MCI Norfolk accepts before sending anything. You'll choose an approved method, enter the person's full name and commitment/register number, then follow the vendor's payment steps. Use U.S. funds and only approved payment types. Depending on the option, that may mean a money order or a check drawn on a U.S. bank. Some facilities accept only money orders or cash and may return dual-payee checks. For video visits, create a Securus account.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9Where do I mail the Visitor Application to get approved to visit someone at MCI Norfolk?
Mail the Visitor Application to the institution for processing. The mailing addresses are listed on the third page of the application and on the Prison Locations page.
VisitationCan children under 18 visit MCI Norfolk without pre-approval?
Yes. Children under 18 do not need pre-approval, but they must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian with physical custody who is on the inmate’s approved visiting list. If the accompanying adult is not the parent or guardian with physical custody, a Minor Consent Form and Superintendent approval are required.
VisitationWhat happens if a drug-detection dog alerts during the MCI Norfolk entry check?
The DOC uses passive drug-detection dogs as part of entry procedures. If a dog alerts, you'll be asked to step out of line and consent to a search by correctional staff. Refusing the search means you cannot visit and must leave. If drugs are found, you can be barred from visiting DOC facilities and may face criminal prosecution. You may seek review from the Facility Superintendent.
VisitationHow do I set up a video visit with an inmate at MCI Norfolk?
Create a Securus account for MCI Norfolk, then complete the facility’s pre-approval process so you can be added to the inmate’s approved visiting list. Once approved, schedule your session through the Securus platform.
CommunicationDo I need to be approved before booking a Securus video visit at MCI Norfolk?
Yes. You must complete the pre-approval process and be on the inmate’s approved visiting list before you can schedule a Securus video visit.
CommunicationWhich vendor handles video visits at MCI Norfolk?
Securus Video Visitation handles video visits at MCI Norfolk, and visitors are instructed to create a Securus account.
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You'll need to be on the inmate's pre-approved visiting list before you visit.
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