How to send messages, photos, and packages
Staying in touch with someone at Richland Correctional Institution starts with getting approved as a visitor. Once approved, register with the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal (gtlvisitme.com) to book visit reservations. Plan ahead for security: electronic devices like smart watches, cell phones, and pagers are not allowed during visits. Visiting with a minor? Approved minors cannot deposit funds or complete video visits unless a parent or legal guardian is present. For tablet-related costs, only visitors on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list can send tablet repair payments on that person's behalf. Calls, video sessions, and electronic messages are typically handled through third-party vendors and may be monitored. You may need to provide a photo ID during account enrollment.
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You'll first need to be approved as a visitor by the incarcerated person and the facility. Once approved, register with the GTL/ViaPath visitation portal (gtlvisitme.com) to make a reservation. Follow the vendor's verification steps, including providing a photo ID if prompted.
No. Electronic devices such as smart watches, cell phones, and pagers are prohibited during visits.
No. Approved minors cannot deposit funds or conduct video visits without a parent or legal guardian.
Only visitors who are approved and listed on the incarcerated person's visiting list can send tablet repair payments on that person's behalf.
If you're planning to stay in touch through visits or video visits, there are a few rules at Richland Correctional Institution that affect what you can do and what you can bring.
Getting on someone's approved visiting list at Richland Correctional Institution comes down to one thing: submitting a complete, truthful application package with the required signatures and a readable copy of your photo ID.
Getting approved to visit at Richland Correctional Institution comes down to one thing: submitting a complete, truthful application packet with the required signed forms and a clear copy of your photo ID.
