How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visits at Riverside Correctional Facility are by appointment only, scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis between 48 hours and seven days in advance. Arrive at least ten minutes early with a current government-issued photo ID. An officer will confirm the name and ID number of the person you're visiting. All visitors go through a metal detector and may be searched in a private room—you might be asked to loosen undergarments to complete the search. The dress code is strict, and visits can be canceled for violations (open-toed shoes included). Small personal items fit in visiting-area lockers, but bring quarters since there's no change machine in the waiting room. Children six months and older must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can provide custody documentation or a birth certificate. Visitors on probation or parole aren't permitted.
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You need to schedule visits 48 hours to seven days in advance. Appointments are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Yes. Lockers are available in the visiting area, but you’ll need quarters because there’s no change machine in the waiting room.
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