Visitation at Statesville Correctional Center, IL

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Visiting at Statesville Correctional Center takes some prep, but it's manageable once you know the rules. Complete the on-site visit sign-up without long pauses — the system times out after 30 minutes of inactivity and can cancel your session. Arrive at least 10 minutes early. People, vehicles, and anything brought onto State property are subject to search. Adult visitors (18+) need two forms of ID, including one state-issued photo ID, plus vehicle information. First-time visitors must complete the required PVI form before arriving. Leave electronics, food, drinks, purses, and keys out of the visiting room. Free small lockers are available — you'll carry the locker key inside. No medication is allowed except properly labeled, physician-prescribed heart medication or inhalers. Dress code rules: knee-length bottoms, no see-through clothing, nothing sexually explicit.

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Quick Facts

  • Statesville’s visit sign-up session times out after 30 minutes of inactivity.
  • Adult visitors must bring two forms of ID, including one state-issued photo ID, and must provide vehicle information when visiting.
  • Electronic devices, food, drink, purses, and keys are not permitted in the visiting room; small lockers are available free of charge.
  • Except for physician-prescribed heart medication or inhalers in properly labeled containers, no pills or other medications are allowed in the visiting room.
  • All persons, vehicles, and items brought onto State property at Statesville are subject to search.

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Common Questions

How long do I have to complete the visit sign-up at Statesville Correctional Center?

You have 30 minutes of inactivity before the Statesville visit sign-up session times out. Complete the sign-up in one go so your session doesn’t get canceled.

What identification and paperwork do I need for my first visit to Statesville?

Adults must bring two forms of identification, including one state-issued photo ID, and be prepared to provide vehicle information. Before your first visit, prospective adult visitors (except legal visitors and government officials) must complete the Prospective Visitor’s Interview (PVI) form.

Can I bring my phone, purse, or food into the visiting room at Statesville?

No. Electronics, food, drink, purses, and keys aren’t allowed in the visiting room. Use the free small lockers to secure personal items and carry the locker key into the facility; expect searches of people, vehicles, and belongings on arrival.

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