How to Schedule Your First Visit at Robinson Correctional Center
Your first visit goes much smoother when you handle the paperwork and scheduling ahead of time. Confirm where your loved one is housed using IDOC's tools, complete any required visitor forms, then reserve a time online before making the drive.
Start with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) inmate search tool. Look up the incarcerated person to confirm two things: you have the right individual, and they're actually housed at Robinson Correctional Center. This saves you from scheduling a visit at the wrong facility.
IDOC handles in-person visit scheduling through SignUpGenius (look for the IDOC
Adult visitors (18 and older) need to complete the Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) before their first visit. IDOC uses form DOC 0148 for this. If you've already been approved through the electronic PVI process, you can skip it.
Beyond the PVI, you must be on the incarcerated person's approved visitation list. Government officials and legal visitors are the exception. The incarcerated person manages their own list and lets people know their visiting status - if you're unsure whether you're approved, write them and ask.
Arrive at Robinson Correctional Center at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time. That buffer gets you through check-in without eating into your visit - or worse, missing it entirely.
Practical Tips First Visit
- ✓ Two forms of ID if you’re an adult visitor, including one current state-issued photo ID
- ✓ Your vehicle information for check-in
- ✓ A completed DOC 0148 Prospective Visitor’s Interview (PVI) if you’re 18+ and not already electronically approved
- ✓ The scheduled visit details you booked through SignUpGenius (visitidoc)
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