Bringing Children to Visit at Parkersburg Corrections Center (WV): Who Can Bring Kids, Proof Needed, and Notarized Permission
Bringing a child to visit at Parkersburg Corrections Center takes extra preparation. You'll need to know who can apply for a child to visit, what proof to bring, and when a notarized permission slip is required.
Only a child's parent or legal guardian can apply to bring a minor under 18 to visit. This is a strict rule - no exceptions at the door. If you're a relative, family friend, or other caregiver who isn't the parent or legal guardian, you'll need to get notarized permission (covered below) instead.
Tip: Bring the proof that shows you’re the child’s parent or legal guardian with you on visit day. Don’t assume staff will accept verbal confirmation.
Before anyone can bring a child to visit, the child's parent or legal guardian must already be on the offender's approved visiting list. Even if another adult is physically bringing the child, the parent or guardian's approval comes first. If they're not approved yet, handle that step before planning a child visit.
If someone other than the parent or legal guardian is bringing a child, they need a notarized permission slip from the parent or legal guardian. Get it notarized ahead of time and bring it with you - this isn't something you can sort out once check-in starts.
Remember: If you’re not the child’s parent/legal guardian, you’ll be expected to show the notarized permission slip at entry.
Mail the completed visiting request form to: WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Bureau of Juvenile Services, Attn: Visitors Request, 1409 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311. You can follow up by phone (304 558-2036) or fax (304 558-6032) to confirm your request was received and processed before planning a trip with a child.
Read the certification section carefully before submitting. You're affirming that your answers are true and acknowledging the information may be used for a background check. Sign and date the form - an unsigned form can delay everything.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Make sure you can provide proof you’re the child’s parent or legal guardian before you apply
- ✓ Confirm the parent/legal guardian is on the offender’s approved visiting list before making child visit plans
- ✓ If you’re not the parent/legal guardian, get a notarized permission slip from the parent/legal guardian and bring it with you
- ✓ Mail the completed visiting request form to the WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Bureau of Juvenile Services (Attn: Visitors Request) and keep a copy for your records
- ✓ Sign and date the form and be prepared for the information to be used for a background check
- ✓ Follow up using the phone/fax listed on the form to confirm approval before you travel
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