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Bringing Children to Visit at Topeka Correctional Facility: ID and Supervision Rules

Bringing a child to visit at Topeka Correctional Facility is doable, but the facility is strict about who can bring a minor and what ID counts. Follow the rules below so you don't get turned away at check-in.

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A minor can only visit if they're already on the resident's pre-approved visitation list. No exceptions. Even if you have the right ID and make the trip out to the facility, the visit won't happen if the child isn't on that list.

The adult bringing a minor has to meet two requirements: you must be an approved visitor, and you must be the child's parent or legal guardian. If you're another relative or a family friend, plan ahead so the child is accompanied by the right person.

At check-in, you'll need a government-issued photo ID. A driver's license or state identification card both work. Expect to show it every time you visit.

  • ✓ If the visitor is under age 16 and cannot produce photo identification: bring a copy of an official state-issued birth certificate.

Non-U.S. citizen ID: If you don't have a United States or state government agency picture ID, you'll need to show a valid passport or visa instead.

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