How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Murphysboro Re-Entry Life Skills starts with getting approved. You must be on the incarcerated person's approved visitation list before any visit will be granted. In-person visits are scheduled online through the SignUpGenius system, and you may need to locate the person and their facility first using the IDOC offender search tool. Adult visitors age 18 and older (except legal and government visitors) must complete a Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form (DOC 0148) before their first visit, unless approved electronically. Visits are typically scheduled in advance, monitored, and run within facility-specific time windows with search procedures. Bring a current photo ID and follow the scheduling instructions closely. Some locations also offer remote video visits, so check the options when you sign up.
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Your first in-person visit gets a lot easier once you know the steps. Use this checklist to confirm the right facility, verify your eligibility, reserve a time online, and avoid getting turned away at the door.
Visiting someone at Murphysboro Re-Entry Life Skills takes a little prep, especially your first time. Follow the steps below to make sure you have the right ID, the right paperwork, and nothing that will get you turned away at the door.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled visit time. That cushion matters because check-in starts with staff verifying your identity and confirming you have everything needed for entry. First-time visitor? Have your Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) information ready so you're not scrambling at the window.
Visits go smoother when you show up with the right IDs and leave prohibited items in your car or a locker. Use this guide to avoid getting turned away at the Visiting Room.
Schedule in-person visits online through SignUpGenius. Before you can sign up, you may need to find the incarcerated person and their facility using the IDOC offender search tool.
Yes. Visitors (except legal and government visitors) must be on the incarcerated person's approved visitation list. If you're not sure whether you've been approved, write to the incarcerated person to confirm and follow the facility's visitor approval instructions.
Yes. All adult visitors (18+), except legal and government visitors, must complete the PVI (DOC 0148) before their first visit unless they are approved electronically.
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