Scheduling Your First Visit at Nebraska Correctional Center for Women: Timeline and approval steps
Your first visit at Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) goes smoother when you get approved first, then request a time slot early. Here's the timeline NDCS follows and the steps that trip most people up.
You can't schedule anything until you're on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list. Planning to bring others? Good news - only one registration form is needed for everyone attending the same session.
Note: NDCS allows up to four adult visitors per in-person or virtual visit. Rules around children can vary - confirm current limits directly with NCCW.
Work backward from the day you want to visit. NDCS requires requests at least seven days in advance, so last-minute plans won't fly. You also can't book too far ahead - visits can only be scheduled up to four weeks from your request date. Keep that window in mind if you're coordinating around work, travel, or childcare. Slots fill first-come, first-served. Wait too long and your preferred day or time may already be gone.
- ✓ Include a second and third choice of dates/times when you submit your request
- ✓ Pick alternatives that you could realistically make on short notice if your first choice is already filled
- ✓ Submit earlier than the seven-day minimum when you can, since slots are first-come, first-served
No visit happens until your authorized visiting forms are submitted and approved by the warden or designee. If you're not approved yet, focus on completing the forms accurately - everything else waits until that approval comes through.
NDCS sets statewide visiting policy, but each facility - including NCCW - has its own written procedures within those guidelines. Get your paperwork in early and double-check facility-specific details before booking travel.
- Open the NDCS visitation page for the facility - scroll to the bottom and click “Schedule a Visit” under the facility picture to start your request.
After submitting your request, watch your email. NDCS sends confirmation at least three days before your visit. Since slots are first-come, first-served, your first choice may not be available - especially during busy periods. Listing alternate dates and times improves your chances of getting scheduled without starting over.
Two things make or break a first visit: getting approved and following the facility's procedures. Submit your authorized visiting forms as early as possible - nothing happens until that approval is granted. Remember that NCCW has its own written visiting procedures within NDCS policy. Unsure what applies to your situation? Contact the facility to confirm before you schedule and before you show up.
- ✓ Confirm the current limit for adult visitors (NDCS allows up to four) and ask about any facility-specific rules for children
- ✓ If you’re coming as a group to the same session, complete just one registration form for everyone attending that session
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