How to Become an Approved Visitor at Mitchell County Jail

Before you can schedule a visit, you need to become an approved visitor. The process starts with a Visitation Request Form. After approval, you'll submit a visit request through the GDC visitation form to lock in your scheduled time.

Start by getting the GDC Visitation Request Form and filling it out completely. You'll need basic identifying information - your name, date of birth - plus details about the person you want to visit, like their name and facility ID. Take your time. Double-check everything. Approval depends on the form being complete and readable. Once finished, submit the form to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated. For Mitchell County Jail, that means sending the completed Visitation Request Form directly to the jail - don't hold onto it for the day of your visit.

Step2 Docs

• ✓ A government-issued ID that matches the information you put on the form
• ✓ Supporting documentation the facility may request to verify your relationship to the person you’re trying to visit
• ✓ If you’re immediate family, be ready to show you fit the relationship being requested (examples of immediate family include parents, brothers, sisters, spouse, grandparents, grandchildren, and children)

Submit your completed GDC Visitation Request Form to the facility first. Approval has to happen before anything else. Once approved, you'll request scheduled visits through the GDC visitation form. If you're planning around work, childcare, or travel, build in extra time. Approval and scheduling are separate steps - don't show up assuming you're already on the list.

1. Complete the GDC Visitation Request Form - fill it out fully so the facility can review your request.
2. Submit the completed form to the facility - the form must be sent to the facility where your loved one is incarcerated.
3. Request a scheduled visit through the GDC form process - once you’re approved, use the GDC visitation form to request your visit time.

One detail that trips people up: the GDC visitation form only lets you select "Driver's License" or "State ID" if you're at least 18 years old. Under 18? Pick the option that applies to you so your request doesn't get rejected over an ID mismatch.