How to Visit MCI Norfolk, MA (MA)

Before making plans to visit MCI Norfolk, confirm you're on your loved one's pre-approved visiting list. Without prior approval, you can show up ready to visit and still be turned away. In Massachusetts prisons, the incarcerated person typically submits each visitor's name to the institution. You may also need to complete a Visitor Application Form and mail it to the specific facility. Video visits have the same requirement. You must complete the pre-approval process and be on the approved list before you can schedule one.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Ask your loved one to add you to their pre-approved visiting list.
• ✓ Complete any required visitor pre-approval paperwork and submit it the way the facility requires (often by mail).
• ✓ For video visits, finish the pre-approval process and confirm you are on the approved list before you try to schedule anything.

Beyond pre-approval, details that can make or break your trip often change. Confirm them directly before you go. Start with visiting hours and whether they vary by housing unit, day, or visitor type. Check how many visitors are allowed per session, whether children can visit, and what documentation minors need. Also verify the current check-in rules: when to arrive, where to park, what you can bring inside. Get the ID requirements and dress code. For video visits, confirm how scheduling works after approval, including account setup and allowed devices. The only requirement confirmed here is the pre-approval rule for in-person and video visits. For everything else, check the Massachusetts Department of Correction visiting guidance, the facility's official information, or call the institution directly before you travel.