How to Visit SBWCC Unit 1 (ID)
Visiting at SBWCC is manageable once you handle the paperwork. Start by confirming where your loved one is housed, submit the visiting application, and give the approval process time to run.
All visits at SBWCC take place in Unit 1. When you're preparing for your trip, make sure you're planning for a Unit 1 visit specifically.
You'll need to complete a visiting application before you can visit. Read through the Visiting Rules for Residents and Visitors as you fill it out. Staff use these rules to approve visitors and manage the visiting room. Submit your application to the specific institution where your loved one is housed. Don't send it "in general." It needs to go to the correct facility.
Plan ahead. The visiting application and background check typically take two to four weeks to process. Last-minute applications usually mean missed visits.
Note: Visiting room staff notify residents when the application process and background check are complete, and residents are responsible for telling you the decision. Visiting schedules can also change during emergency situations, so keep your plans flexible.
If your loved one recently arrived in prison, wait until they've been classified before submitting your application. Classification determines which institution they're housed in, so you'll know where to send the paperwork.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Confirm which institution your loved one is currently housed in (if they are new, wait until classification so you know where to send the paperwork)
- ✓ Complete the visiting application and submit it to the institution where the resident is housed
- ✓ Review the Visiting Rules for Residents and Visitors before you plan the trip
- ✓ Build in processing time, approvals normally take two to four weeks
Even after you're approved, schedules can shift during emergencies. Don't build your whole day around a tight time window. Stay flexible in case the facility changes visiting availability.
- Confirm classification and housing location. If your loved one is new, wait until they are classified, then confirm they are housed in SBWCC Unit 1 so your application goes to the right place.
- Check where you are in the approval timeline. The process normally takes two to four weeks, and the resident is the one who should notify you once the application and background check are completed and a decision is made.
Before you go, double-check the current Visiting Rules for Residents and Visitors and the visiting schedule. SBWCC schedules can change during emergencies, so what's "usual" may not be what's happening the day you travel.
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