What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) for Your Visit to Sussex Corrections Institution, VA
Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID to your visit at Sussex Corrections Institution. Make sure the name and details match your visitation application exactly - any mismatch can delay check-in or get your visit denied altogether.
- ✓ Driver’s license
- ✓ Passport (only for visitors who do not reside in the United States)
- ✓ Military ID
The dress code is enforced strictly. Stick to conservative, full coverage - your outer clothing must cover from neck to kneecaps. When in doubt, err on the side of modest.
- ✓ Wear outer garments that cover from the neck to the kneecaps
- ✓ Wear underwear
- ✓ Wear footwear at all times
- ✓ Do not wear tube tops, tank tops, or halter tops
- ✓ Do not wear clothes that expose your midriff, side, or back
- ✓ Do not wear mini-skirts, mini-dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes at or above the kneecap
- ✓ Do not wear form-fitting clothes like leotards, spandex, or leggings
- ✓ Do not wear see-through clothing
- ✓ Avoid tops or dresses with revealing necklines and/or excessive splits
- ✓ Do not wear clothing resembling offender clothing
Arrive one hour before your scheduled visit. Security screening takes time, and getting there early means you won't feel rushed at check-in.
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- ✓ Bring at least one valid government-issued photo ID that matches your visitation application
- ✓ Acceptable photo ID options include a driver’s license, a military ID, or a passport (only for visitors who do not reside in the United States)
- ✓ Dress so your outer garments cover from the neck to the kneecaps
- ✓ Wear underwear
- ✓ Keep footwear on at all times
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: tube tops, tank tops, and halter tops
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: anything that exposes your midriff, side, or back
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: mini-skirts, mini-dresses, shorts, skorts, or culottes at or above the kneecap
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: form-fitting clothes (leotards, spandex, leggings)
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: see-through items
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: revealing necklines and/or excessive splits
- ✓ Leave prohibited clothing at home: anything resembling offender clothing
- ✓ Arrive one hour before your scheduled visit for security screening
Reminder: Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your visitation application, and arrive one hour early for security screening.
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