What Families Should Know About East Dorm at South Idaho Correctional Institution

East Dorm is a 152-bed men's housing unit focused on helping residents transition back to life outside. That reentry focus shapes daily life there - how residents spend their time and what they're working toward.

East Dorm is unique within Idaho's correctional system. According to IDOC, there's nothing else quite like it in the state, and only a handful of similar units exist nationwide. For families, that's worth knowing - this isn't just another dorm. It was designed with a specific purpose from day one.

SICI plays a major role in reentry beyond East Dorm. The institution runs the pre-release program that most people paroling from Idaho's system go through. If your loved one is in East Dorm, they're in a part of SICI closely tied to preparing people for release.

SICI houses approximately 400 female residents and 300 male residents. Because it's not a small, single-population facility, confirming the exact housing location (like East Dorm) matters when you're trying to find the right visiting schedule.

1. Start with the resident/client search tool - Use it to help confirm where your loved one is housed.
2. Match the housing location to the visiting schedule - Visiting schedules are tied to where someone is housed, so the unit placement matters.
3. Call SICI visiting staff if anything is unclear - Staff can confirm the housing location and the corresponding visiting schedule.

• ✓ Complete a background check and submit a visiting application before you expect to be approved to visit.
• ✓ Bring coins (not paper cash) if you plan to use vending machines; coins must be in a clear plastic bag.
• ✓ If vending card payments are available, bring a debit or credit card for purchases instead of cash.