Visiting Applications at Idaho Prisons: Timeline and What Happens During the Background Check
Trying to visit someone in an Idaho prison? The visiting application and background check are usually the biggest holdup. Here's how long it takes, what happens during the process, and when you should hold off on submitting anything.
At South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI), you need to complete the visiting application before you can show up for a visit. Send your completed application to the institution where the resident is currently housed - if your person is at SICI, that's where it goes.
You can find the visiting application form and the Visiting Rules for SICI on the Visiting Application page. Read the rules first, then fill out the application carefully - mistakes mean delays.
Every potential visitor to SICI goes through a background check as part of the approval process. Family members included - you won't be cleared to visit until it's complete.
Expect the visiting application and background check to take about two to four weeks under normal conditions. Keep that timeline in mind before booking travel or promising a specific visit date.
Tip: If you’re past the two-to-four-week window, double-check that your application went to the correct institution (where the resident is housed). If it did, your next step is to contact that institution for an update.
If the resident is new to the prison system, hold off on submitting your visiting application until they've been classified. Classification determines which institution they'll be housed at - and you need that information to know where to send the application.
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