Understanding Rockville's Once‑Every‑14‑Days Visitation Rule
Rockville Correctional Facility limits how often you can visit the same incarcerated person—something that can catch families off guard when juggling work, childcare, and travel. Here's what the once-every-14-days rule actually means and how to plan around it without wasting a trip.
At Rockville, you can only visit the same offender once every 14 days. Visit on a Saturday? You'll need to wait a full two weeks before seeing that person again.
The rule also ties into approvals: every visitor must be on the offender's approved visitors list. If you're not approved yet, you won't be able to schedule anything - so confirm you're on the list before picking dates.
The 14-day spacing affects more than just your calendar. Traveling from out of town? Plan around that two-week window so you don't show up only to find you're still in the "cooldown" period from your last visit. It also matters when multiple family members want to see the same person - you'll need to coordinate so one visit doesn't accidentally block someone else's plans. Think of it this way: each visit starts a 14-day timer between you and that incarcerated person. Before you take time off work or book transportation, count forward from your last visit to find your next eligible date.
Time zone reminder: Visitation requests and the available dates/times for Rockville observe Eastern time, so double-check the time if you’re scheduling from a different time zone.
- Confirm you’re approved to visit - All visitors must be on the offender’s approved visitors list before you try to schedule.
- Check the available visit dates and times - Use the scheduling system’s listed options for that incarcerated person’s facility, and remember the times are shown in Eastern time.
- Pick a date that respects the 14‑day spacing - When you choose a slot, make sure it’s at least 14 days after your last visit with that same person.
- Plan ahead if travel is involved - Lock in your visit date first, then build work requests, rides, and lodging around that confirmed window.
Attorney visits work differently. At Rockville, they don't count toward the offender's regular visitation schedule, and attorneys don't need to be on the approved visitors list.
Scheduling works differently too. All attorney visits go through the Facility Litigation Liaison - not the normal visitor scheduling process. If you're arranging a legal visit, the attorney's office will need to contact that liaison directly.
Note: Space, security, and safety determine whether a special area may be set aside for attorney‑client visits, so timing or location can depend on what the facility can accommodate.
Practical Tips Coordinate
- ✓ Confirm each person who plans to visit is on the offender’s approved visitors list.
- ✓ Agree on a visit rotation so everyone respects the once‑every‑14‑days rule for the same incarcerated person.
- ✓ Track the last visit date (and the next eligible date) so you don’t accidentally schedule inside the 14‑day window.
Before you travel, double-check your visit details in the scheduling system. Pay attention to the time - everything displays in Eastern time. Also confirm you're still listed as an approved visitor, since that approval is required to complete your visit.
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