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How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at Sheridan Correctional Center

Scheduling your first in-person visit at Sheridan Correctional Center takes some prep work, but it's straightforward once you know the steps. Complete the Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) first, then book your time slot online and show up with the right IDs and vehicle info.

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How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at Sheridan Correctional Center

Before your first visit, you'll need to complete a Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) - that's form DOC 0148. This applies to all adult visitors 18 and older, though legal visitors and government officials are exempt. Already been approved through the electronic PVI process? That counts too.

Want to speed things up? Download the printable PVI form (DOC 0148) from IDOC ahead of time. It's available as a PDF in both English and Spanish, so you can fill it out before you arrive.

Ready to book? Reserve your visit through SignUpGenius. Use the link from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) visitation page to make sure you're on the official scheduling system for Sheridan.

How to Schedule Your First In-Person Visit at Sheridan Correctional Center

What to Bring

  • ✓ Vehicle information to provide at check-in

Arrive at Sheridan Correctional Center at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time. That buffer keeps check-in stress-free.

At check-in, staff will ask for your ID and vehicle information. Bring two forms of ID - one must be a current state-issued photo ID. Know your vehicle details too, or you risk being turned away.

Important: Fill out the PVI (DOC 0148) carefully and honestly. Without a completed PVI or electronic PVI approval, you won't be able to visit.

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