How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Saguaro Correctional Center starts with the inmate adding you to their visitor list. They'll need to submit your full name, address, phone number, Social Security number, and date of birth. Hawaii DPS runs NCIC checks as part of approval, which typically takes 2–4 weeks. You'll hear back through the inmate—wait for confirmation before booking travel. Each inmate can have up to 10 approved visitors, but no more than six people may visit at the same time. General-population visits run Friday through Monday with separate morning and afternoon blocks. Tuesday is reserved for Special Management/Restrictive Housing. When you arrive, park and lock your vehicle. Be ready for possible random vehicle searches and metal-detector screening—you'll need to remove shoes and belts. Follow the facility's posted dress code and ID requirements.
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Your first visit to Saguaro Correctional Center goes smoother when you show up with the right ID, the right clothing, and as little extra as possible. This guide covers parking, check-in, and security—so you know exactly what to expect.
The approval process starts with the inmate, not you. Your loved one needs to submit a visiting list that includes your full name, address, phone number, Social Security number, and date of birth. Once submitted, the facility sends the list to the Hawaii Department of Public Safety for an NCIC background check. Hawaii DPS returns the results to Saguaro's Security office, where your approval gets decided.
Planning a visit gets easier once you know the schedule. At Saguaro, on-site visits for general population inmates run Friday through Monday. Tuesday is reserved for Special Management inmates—Segregation, SHIP, and P.C.—so if your loved one falls into one of those categories, that's your day.
The inmate must submit a visitor list with your full name, address, phone number, Social Security number, and date of birth. Hawaii DPS runs NCIC checks, and approval typically takes 2–4 weeks. You'll hear back through the inmate—don't book travel until you're confirmed.
General-population on-site visitation is scheduled Friday through Monday, with separate morning and afternoon sessions. Tuesday is reserved for Special Management/Restrictive Housing and isn’t part of the general-population schedule.
Bring a valid photo ID: driver's license, passport, state ID, military ID, student ID, or employment ID all work. Minor children can use a birth certificate. Park and lock your vehicle—don't leave children or animals unattended in the car. Expect random vehicle searches and metal-detector screening, including removing shoes and belts. Dress code rules apply: no hats, underwear required (including bras), and certain footwear like open-toed or wheeled shoes isn't allowed.
When sending money by lockbox mail, addressing matters. Use the person's last name, first name, and commissary number on the address line. The commissary number is a 6–7 digit number — not an "A" number. Double-check you have the right ID before mailing.
