Adding a Child to a Visitor Account at SCI Retreat: What the DC‑313 Means

At SCI Retreat, every child who will participate in a visit needs a completed DC-313 on file. Without that form, you can hit a wall trying to get the visit set up, even if everything else about your account looks fine.

The DC-313 is only one piece of the puzzle. To schedule visits through IVS, you also need to be on the inmate's authorized visitor list before you can link that inmate to your IVS account. If you're not authorized yet, the system may not let you connect the inmate to your account at all.

Minors don't get their own IVS accounts. Instead, a child gets added under a parent or guardian's account. That's the expected setup whenever a minor is part of a visit.

Adults follow a different rule. Every visitor over age 18 must create their own IVS account, even if they were previously listed as a minor under someone else's account and have since turned 18.

IVS checks your registration details against the inmate's authorized visitor list. Your name, date of birth, and address all need to match what the facility has on file. Even a small mismatch can cause delays when you try to schedule a visit.

• ✓ Confirm a completed DC-313 is on file for each child who will participate in the visit.
• ✓ Confirm you are on the inmate’s authorized visitor list so you can add the inmate to your IVS account for scheduling.
• ✓ Double-check that your IVS account name, date of birth, and address match what is on the authorized visitor list, since mismatches can delay scheduling.

The basic requirements are clear: a DC-313 on file for each child visitor, and IVS details that match the authorized list. But the exact submission steps for the DC-313 can vary and aren't always spelled out in one place. If you can't find clear instructions, contact SCI Retreat directly. Ask how to submit the DC-313 for a minor and how to confirm it's on file before you try to schedule.