What ID You Need to Bring Every Time You Visit Richland Correctional Institution
If you want your visit at Richland Correctional Institution to go smoothly, plan on your ID being checked twice: once with your application, and again at the door every single visit.
When you submit your visiting application, include a legible copy of your photo ID. A blurry or hard-to-read copy can slow things down. Staff need to clearly match your information to the application, so make sure the copy is sharp.
Getting approved doesn't mean you're done with ID checks. At Richland Correctional Institution, you register at entry for every visit and must show bona fide identification each time. Bring your ID on every trip, even if you were just there last week.
Once you're approved, you also need to register with the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal to make a reservation. These are separate steps. Don't wait until the last minute to set up your account.
Pacemaker alert: If you have a pacemaker, bring medical documentation that supports you passing through the metal detector. Without that paperwork, you could face a delay or be denied entry.
Richland does allow certain medical equipment during visits: oxygen, heart monitors, wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, and inhalers. Bring what you need to get through the visit safely.
Prescription medications: You can bring meds, but only the ones you'll actually take during the visit. They must be logged at the officer's desk when you arrive.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Visiting application: a legible copy of your photo ID
- ✓ Every visit: your original bona fide identification for entry
- ✓ If you have a pacemaker: medical documentation for metal-detector screening
- ✓ If you must take a prescription during the visit: bring only what you will take, and be ready for it to be logged at the officer’s desk on entry
- ✓ After you are approved: register with the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal so you can make a visit reservation
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