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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Robinson Correctional Center (step-by-step)

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How to Schedule Your First Visit at Robinson Correctional Center (step-by-step)

To schedule your first visit at Robinson Correctional Center, sign up in advance through the facility's SignUpGenius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/visitrobinson. Pick an available slot and follow the prompts - the listing will show whether it's an in-person or video visit.

Heads up: SignUpGenius times out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Once you start, you need to finish within that window. Gather everything you need before opening the page - it'll save you from getting kicked out mid-signup.

How to Schedule Your First Visit at Robinson Correctional Center (step-by-step)

For in-person visits, arrive at Robinson at least 10 minutes early. Check-in takes time, and that buffer helps you stay on schedule.

  • ✓ Call the facility when you arrive so staff can tell you when it’s safe to enter.

Video visits at Robinson Correctional Center are available daily - Sunday through Saturday - from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. When booking, make sure your slot falls within that window.

Tip: Log on 15 minutes before your scheduled start time so you have time to get connected and ready.

What-to-have-ready

  • ✓ Two forms of identification for adult visitors (one must be a current state-issued photo ID)
  • ✓ Vehicle information
  • ✓ A few uninterrupted minutes to complete the online sign-up (it times out after 30 minutes of no activity)

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