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What Happens If You're Running Late to Your RYOCF Visit

Running late to your Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF) visit? What happens next depends on whether it's a video visit or in-person. The rules differ—and you could lose the visit entirely or still get charged.

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What Happens If You're Running Late to Your RYOCF Visit

For scheduled video visits, you have a 10-minute grace period to sign in. After that, you'll likely miss the visit altogether. If you're cutting it close, log in immediately - don't wait.

Here's the catch: you can still get charged even if you never connect. RYOCF's video visit fees apply whether the visitor or the person in custody is a no-show. Late arrivals and last-minute cancellations can trigger charges too. Think of it like a paid appointment - either sign in within that grace period or cancel as early as possible so you're not paying for a visit that never happens.

In-person visits have stricter rules. Show up more than 20 minutes late and you won't be allowed in - the visit gets cancelled. Don't assume you can check in late the way you might with video. Treat that 20-minute mark as a hard cutoff.

Video visits have a set start time, and the system won't hold your slot forever. If neither side connects within the grace period, the visit counts as missed. That's why signing in right away matters - even if you're already running late.

What Happens If You're Running Late to Your RYOCF Visit

Practical Planning Tips

  • ✓ For in-person visits, plan to arrive early - if you’re more than 20 minutes late, you’ll be denied entry and the visit will be cancelled.
  • ✓ Build in extra time for the drive and any delays so you’re not gambling with that cutoff.
  • ✓ For video visits, sign in as soon as you can; you’re allowed up to 10 minutes late, but waiting eats into your chance to connect.
  • ✓ Test your device, internet, and login before your scheduled time so you’re not troubleshooting during the late window.
  • ✓ If you can’t make a video visit, cancel as early as possible - charges can still apply for no-shows, late arrivals, or not canceling soon enough.

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