How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Taylorville Correctional Center takes a little planning, but it's straightforward once you know the steps. All in-person visits must be scheduled in advance through the facility's SignupGenius link, so lock in your time before you go. Taylorville also offers daily video visitation. Log into the video service about 15 minutes early to get set up. Before any visit, the incarcerated person must add you to their approved visitor list, and staff need to clear you. Expect standard entry procedures: scheduling windows that can differ by visit type, photo ID checks, and searches of visitors, vehicles, and belongings. Bringing a minor? They generally must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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Getting approved to visit at Taylorville starts before you ever drive to the prison. Two things need to happen: (1) write the person in custody so they can add you to their approved visiting list, and (2) if you're 18 or older, complete the required Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form.
Getting approved to visit someone in an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility takes two steps: your name has to be on their approved visitor list, and if you're 18 or older, you'll need to complete a first-time interview form.
Planning a visit with someone at Taylorville Correctional Center? Here's the key thing to know: you need to sign up in advance, and all visits are conducted by video during set daily time windows.
Illinois Department of Corrections switched video visitation from GTL to ICSolutions at all IDOC facilities (except ATCs). To continue video visits, you'll need to register and schedule through the new system.
Video visits at Taylorville are straightforward once you know the platform and scheduling limits. Here's how to avoid common booking mistakes and last-minute surprises.
Scheduling an in-person visit at an Illinois Department of Corrections prison happens online through SignUpGenius. A few small details can trip people up — use the steps and checklists below so you don't lose your spot to a timeout or get turned away at check-in.
A little prep goes a long way at Taylorville Correctional Center. Show up with the right IDs, the right clothing, and only what's allowed past the Visitor Center—you'll avoid the most common reasons people get delayed or turned away.
Yes. Taylorville requires visitors to sign up in advance using the facility’s SignupGenius link.
Yes. Taylorville offers daily video visitation. Log into the session about 15 minutes early so you're ready when it starts.
Bring a current, readable photo ID, and be prepared for searches of your person, vehicle, and belongings. Minors must be with a parent or legal guardian and must be on the approved visitor list.
Phone calls from Taylorville Correctional Center go through ICSolutions. Costs depend on how the call is funded—here's what you can expect to pay, the caller ID number to watch for, and where to get billing help.
Writing to someone at Taylorville? The address format matters — and what they receive may not be the original letter you mailed. Here's how to address it correctly, plus what happens to non-privileged mail after it arrives.
The main way to connect with someone at Taylorville Correctional Center is through video visitation. Sessions are available every day during two windows: 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
