Can you add your kids to your IVS account? Rules for visiting with minors at SCI Somerset
Bringing children to visit someone at SCI Somerset? Good news: minors don't need their own IVS account. You add them under your parent or guardian account, then schedule the visit through IVS.
No. Minors do not create their own IVS account for visits at SCI Somerset. Instead, you add your child under a parent or legal guardian’s IVS account, and the adult account is what you’ll use to handle scheduling.
Note: Enter registration details carefully. IVS uses the information you provide to validate that you’re on the authorized visitor list, and mismatches can delay your ability to schedule.
- Log in to the parent or guardian’s IVS account - minors get linked under an adult account, not set up as separate accounts.
- Add the child with accurate information - IVS checks registration details against the authorized visitor list, so errors can slow things down.
- Schedule the visit in IVS ahead of time - both in-person and video visits must be scheduled in advance, typically at least 2 to 3 days before the visit date.
- ✓ Child’s full legal name (entered exactly)
- ✓ Child’s date of birth
- ✓ Your full legal name (entered exactly)
- ✓ Your relationship to the child
- ✓ Any other registration fields requested in IVS, completed accurately so validation is not delayed
You can't just show up and register the same day. At SCI Somerset, all in-person and video visits must be scheduled in advance through IVS. Give yourself lead time. Depending on availability, you may need to book anywhere from two to three days ahead.
Once someone turns 18, IVS treats them as an adult visitor. They'll need to create their own IVS account to schedule visits.
Note: If your child was linked under your account as a minor, they still need to register separately with their own IVS account after they turn 18.
Each inmate can receive up to four in-person (contact) visits per month, and only one of those can fall on a weekend. If you're trying to split time between adults and kids, keep that monthly cap in mind when picking dates.
There's also a headcount limit: a maximum of four visitors per in-person visit. If you're bringing children, figure out in advance which adults are coming so you don't exceed the limit.
Tip: In-person visits are guaranteed to be at least one hour long, so plan snacks, naps, and travel time with kids around that minimum visit length.
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