Bringing Children to Visit at SCI Laurel Highlands: DC‑313, Visitor Lists, and Account Rules
Bringing a child to visit at SCI Laurel Highlands requires some paperwork and a couple of account checks. Handle the authorized visitors list first and make sure the DC‑313 is on file for your child. This avoids the most common reasons families get blocked at scheduling.
Before you can add someone at SCI Laurel Highlands to your Inmate Visitation System (IVS) account, you need to be on that inmate's authorized visitors list. The Department of Corrections visiting policy (DC‑ADM 812) documents this list on form DC‑311A (Authorized Visitors List). Until the inmate has you approved on their list, you cannot move forward with IVS setup or scheduling.
Takeaway: Confirm the child and the adult who will accompany them are on the inmate’s authorized visitors list before you try to add the inmate in IVS or schedule a visit.
Children require an extra piece of paperwork: the DC‑313 (Visitor Inquiry) form. DC‑ADM 812 names DC‑313 as the Visitor Inquiry form and DC‑311A as the Authorized Visitors List. You will often see both referenced together when getting a minor approved. The key point is simple: your child cannot participate in a visit unless the facility has a completed DC‑313 on file for them.
Required for child visitors: A completed DC‑313 must be present on file for any child who will participate in a visit.
Do not create a separate IVS account for your child. Minors should be added under a parent or guardian's IVS account. This keeps the visit tied to an adult who is responsible for scheduling and check-in.
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- ✓ Confirm the child has a completed DC‑313 (Visitor Inquiry) on file.
- ✓ Confirm both the child and the accompanying adult are on the inmate’s authorized visitors list (DC‑311A).
- ✓ Confirm your visit is scheduled within the allowed window, at least 3 days in advance and no more than 60 days ahead.
- ✓ Bring any ID or documentation required by facility policy for visitors.
Scheduling window: All in-person and video visits must be scheduled ahead of time, at least 3 days in advance and no more than 60 days out.
- Confirm you are authorized to visit: Make sure the adult who is scheduling (and the child, if they are coming) is on the inmate’s authorized visitors list before you try to add the inmate to IVS.
- Make sure the DC‑313 is completed for your child: A DC‑313 (Visitor Inquiry) must be present for any child participating, so get that paperwork handled early.
- Set up IVS the right way for minors: Use the parent or guardian’s IVS account and add the minor under it. Do not register a separate account for the child.
- Schedule within the allowed timeframe: Book the in-person or video visit at least 3 days ahead, and do not try to schedule more than 60 days in advance.
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