Before Your First Visit to NCCW: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Your first visit to NCCW goes a lot smoother when you show up with the right ID, the right expectations, and as little extra stuff as possible. Use this as a quick “bring/leave behind” guide before you head out.
Bring proper identification for check-in. Staff will ask for it when you arrive, and not having it can end your visit before it starts. Before you even think about scheduling, make sure you’re approved on the incarcerated person’s visiting list. If you’re not approved yet, you won’t be able to set a visit. Because “proper ID” can mean different things depending on policy, confirm the exact acceptable forms of identification with NCCW/NDCS before you go.
Tip: Verify which IDs are accepted before your first visit. The facility’s visiting policy is the safest place to confirm what counts as “proper identification.”
Plan on being searched. All visitors are subject to search at any time during a visit, and that can include screening meant to keep the visiting area safe and prevent unauthorized items from coming in.
Note: Leave valuables at home (or locked in your vehicle) and bring only what’s permitted. If you’re unsure what NCCW allows inside, check the facility visiting policy before you arrive.
If you’re planning to visit as a group, keep the size limits in mind: up to four adult visitors can attend each in-person or virtual visit, along with a reasonable number of children. The child limit can vary by facility, so it’s worth confirming what NCCW will allow for your specific visit.
- ✓ Proper identification for every adult attending
- ✓ Confirmation that each person (adults and minors) is approved on the incarcerated person’s visiting list before scheduling
- ✓ Any age verification paperwork for minors, if NCCW requires it (confirm with the facility)
It helps to know what to expect on the other side of the visiting room, too. For visits, incarcerated individuals are required to wear state-issue clothing: khaki pants and khaki shirt, a state-issue belt, socks, and state-issue shoes. (The exception is for individuals assigned to Community Corrections Center–Lincoln and Community Corrections Center–Omaha.) That doesn’t tell you what you should wear as a visitor, but it does set expectations for what you’ll see. For visitor attire rules, check NCCW/NDCS visiting policy before you go so you don’t get turned away at check-in.
Tip: If you’re unsure whether an outfit will pass, confirm the facility’s visitation attire rules ahead of time and choose the safer option.
Final Checklist
- ✓ Bring proper identification for check-in
- ✓ Make sure you’re an approved visitor on the incarcerated person’s visiting list before you try to schedule
- ✓ Keep your group within the limit: up to four adult visitors, plus a reasonable number of children (child limits may vary by facility)
- ✓ Bring only permitted personal items (leave the rest behind)
Build in enough lead time when you request a visit. Visitation requests have to be submitted at least seven days before the date you want, and you can schedule up to four weeks out from the date you make the request. Requests are handled first-come, first-served, so earlier is better - especially if you’re aiming for a specific day. After you submit your request, watch your inbox: you’ll receive email confirmation at least three days before your visit.
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