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Quick Facts
- The Superintendent can deny a visit even if a visitor's background check was approved.
- Visitors should contact the facility to obtain background-check approval and to schedule visits.
- A juvenile visiting request submitted for the same offender at another juvenile facility does not need to be refiled unless the prior form is more than one year old.
- Check the facility page or the state bureau contact page for the most reliable phone, mailing, and scheduling details.
Common Questions
Can Salem Correctional Facility deny my visit after my background check is approved?
Yes. The Superintendent can deny a visit even if your background check was approved. If your visit is denied, contact the facility directly with questions.
How do I get background-check approval and schedule a visit at Salem Correctional Facility?
Use the phone or scheduling contact listed on the facility page to request background-check approval and schedule your visit. Also verify whether any part of the visiting process is handled through the state bureau so you send requests to the right place.
Do I need to re-submit a juvenile visiting request if I already filed one for the same youth at another juvenile facility?
Not necessarily. If you filed a juvenile visiting request for the same youth at another juvenile facility within the past year, you generally don’t need to file a new one. Confirm with the facility or the state bureau before re-submitting.
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How to get approved to visit someone at Salem Correctional Facility (WV): filling and submitting the Juvenile Visiting Request
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Bringing Children to Visit at Salem Correctional Facility (WV): Rules for Parents, Guardians, and Other Family Members
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How to Get Approved for Visits at Salem Correctional Facility (WV): Filling out the Juvenile Visiting Request
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