What to Bring (and Leave Behind) When Visiting New Haven Correctional Center
Visiting someone at New Haven Correctional Center goes smoother when you show up prepared. Here's a quick checklist to run through before you head out.
Bring a valid photo ID. New Haven Correctional Center requires all visitors to show photo identification at check-in - no exceptions. If your ID is missing or expired, you won't get in. Make it the first thing you grab before leaving.
Items to Leave
- ✓ Cell phones
- ✓ Any electronic devices
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit. You'll need that buffer for check-in, screening, and staff verification. Show up late, and your visit could be cut short - or canceled altogether.
Visits are currently capped at 30 minutes (until further notice). The time limit allows for disinfecting between visits. If you're coordinating rides, childcare, or work around your visit, plan for that short window.
Know the contact rules ahead of time. Non-contact visits are recorded. For authorized contact visits, a brief embrace and kiss are allowed at the start and end - but follow staff direction for everything in between.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Put your valid photo ID somewhere you can grab quickly at check-in.
- ✓ Arrive at least 15 minutes early so you have time for screening and verification.
- ✓ Leave your cell phone and other electronic devices behind (in the car or at home).
- ✓ Plan your day around a 30-minute visit limit (until further notice).
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