How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting someone at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) requires an appointment scheduled 48 hours to seven days ahead. Some visitors are prohibited: people on probation, parole, or conditional release; anyone incarcerated in a PDP facility within the last six months; or anyone considered a security threat. The person inside can also refuse a visit, so confirm they want to see you before making the trip. General Pennsylvania DOC guidance recommends setting up an IVS account (Keystone authentication) and bringing a current government-issued photo ID matching the address you provided. If you're bringing children, don't schedule during school hours, and check the facility's child visitation rules and required documentation first.
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Scheduling a visit at PICC comes down to three things: book within the allowed window, grab an appointment early (spots are first-come, first-served), and show up on time. Here's what the published policy does and doesn't spell out so you can plan without getting turned away.
Your first jail visit can feel overwhelming. But once you know the schedule, booking window, and what to expect at check-in, visiting at PICC becomes much easier to navigate.
Visiting someone at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) takes a little planning. Visits are by appointment only, and not everyone is eligible. Here's what you need to know to book a time and avoid getting turned away.
PICC enforces a dress code, and if you do not comply, your visit will be canceled. When you arrive, you must show government identification, and an officer will ask for the name and ID number of the person you are visiting.
Getting denied at PICC is frustrating—especially after you've already made the trip. The good news: most denials come down to a few specific restrictions. And if one of those applies to you, there's a way to ask the warden for special permission.
You must schedule your visit 48 hours to seven days in advance.
Visitors may be prohibited if they are on probation, parole, or conditional release (including furlough or work release), if they were incarcerated in a PDP facility within the last six months, or if they pose a security threat.
Yes. PDP will not force an incarcerated person to accept a visit if they do not want to see the visitor.
Visiting PICC with a child is doable, but the rules are specific. Here's what to know about the minimum age, required paperwork, and how to plan your visit so you don't get turned away.
Getting mail right is one of the simplest ways to stay connected—and one of the easiest places for a small mistake to cause delays. Use the format below so your letter reaches the right person at PDP.
Planning to use video visitation or tablet messaging? You'll need to verify your identity first. The GettingOut service requires images of your state-issued ID (front and back) plus a selfie before you can access ViaPath video visitation and tablet communication.
