How to Visit Facility
Visiting at David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC) is straightforward once you know a few hard time cutoffs and the visitor limit. Use the schedule below, then confirm the details before you drive in case anything has changed.
DWCC's regular visiting days are Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Two timing rules trip people up: incoming visitors will not be admitted between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., and no visits may start after 3:00 p.m. Group size matters, too. Only six visitors are allowed in the visiting room per imprisoned person at any given time.
Note: Key details like ID requirements, dress code, approved visitor lists, appointment rules, holiday changes, parking, and health-related restrictions are not covered here. Contact the facility directly before you go so you don't get turned away at the door.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Plan visits for Thursday through Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- ✓ Do not arrive expecting admission between 11:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- ✓ Make sure your visit starts by 3:00 p.m. (no visits may start after that)
- ✓ Keep your visiting group to six people or fewer for one incarcerated person at a time
Tip: Aim to arrive early in the morning or after the 11:30 a.m. admission pause, and count heads before you leave home. The midday gap and the six-visitor limit are two of the most common reasons a visit doesn't go as planned.
Before you travel, confirm the current visiting days and hours (Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) so you're not relying on an outdated schedule. Double-check the two time constraints: the facility does not admit incoming visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and it will not start visits after 3:00 p.m. Both affect when you should arrive and how long you may wait to be processed. Finally, verify the visitor count with your family. DWCC limits the visiting room to six visitors per imprisoned person at any given time, so larger groups may need to rotate or split into separate trips.
- Check the current schedule - Confirm that visiting is still Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and ask about the 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. admission pause and the 3:00 p.m. latest start time.
- Ask if you need to be pre-approved or scheduled - Find out whether you must be on a visitor list and whether appointments are required.
- Confirm what ID and paperwork you must bring - Ask what forms of identification are accepted and whether minors need additional documents.
- Check for special restrictions - Ask about holiday changes, temporary lockdowns, or health-related rules that could affect entry.
- Confirm where to go when you arrive - Ask about parking and the exact entry and check-in process so you are not searching at the last minute.
Warning: Visiting rules can change quickly. Showing up with the wrong timing or paperwork can mean denied entry. If you can, write down who you spoke with and the date and time you confirmed the rules.
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