How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
To apply for visitation at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP), submit the CD‑50 visiting application to Visiting Services by mail, email, or fax. Mail completed forms to 3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE STE 200, Salem, OR 97302‑4975. Stuck on the form? Call 503‑378‑2883 for help. Submitting an application doesn't guarantee approval—adults in custody can refuse visiting requests and are responsible for maintaining their approved visitor list. Anyone 15 or older must pass a criminal records check. If your application is denied, both you and the AIC receive written notice. You have 60 days to request an administrative review, and the Director's designee makes the final decision. Need a medical exception for metal detectors? Complete the DOC metal‑detector exception form and contact the facility about submitting it.
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Oregon DOC's CD-50 visiting application is straightforward, but they'll send it back if anything's missing. This guide helps you gather what you need and fill out each field correctly the first time.
Getting approved to visit someone at Oregon State Penitentiary starts with the Oregon DOC CD-50 visiting application. Know who can submit it, what information you'll need, and where to send it—and you'll have a much better shot at getting it right the first time.
Got denied? An administrative review lets you flag what went wrong and ask Visiting Services to reconsider. This works best when the denial was based on incorrect information, someone made an error in determining your eligibility, or your situation has changed and you have updated records to prove it. Be clear and direct about what needs correcting, and submit your request quickly—there's a deadline.
Denied? Act fast. Your request for administrative review must be received by Visiting Services within 60 days of the date on your denial letter. That's "received by"—not postmarked. Don't wait until the last minute to mail it. A late arrival means you lose your chance at review.
Complete the CD‑50 visiting application and submit it to Visiting Services by mail, email, or fax. If you’re mailing it, send it to 3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE STE 200, Salem, OR 97302‑4975.
You can request an administrative review by submitting your request to Visiting Services within 60 days of the denial letter. The Director’s designee makes the final decision on review, and it isn’t subject to further review.
Fill out the DOC metal detector medical exception form and authorize a medical provider to verify your condition. Then contact the facility to find out how to submit the completed form to Visiting Services.
Have a pacemaker, metal braces, or use a wheelchair? If a medical device or condition means you can't go through a standard walk-through metal detector, Oregon DOC has a medical exception process for visitors. The form covers situations like implanted devices, orthopedic hardware, and mobility equipment—including whether you're able to stand from a wheelchair. You'll need your doctor to verify the information, so build that into your timeline. This isn't something you can handle at the last minute.
Want to help someone at Oregon State Penitentiary stay connected by phone? You'll need to add funds to the right account. There are two paths: Access Corrections for deposits directly to an AIC's communication account, and ICSolutions for Friends-and-Family debit calling accounts.
Getting money onto someone's account at Oregon State Penitentiary? The method you pick matters. Here are the main options Oregon DOC uses—plus the exact details that keep deposits from getting rejected.
