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Before Your First Visit to Victorville: ID, BP‑A0224, and What Happens at Check‑In

Your first visit can feel overwhelming, but check-in at Victorville is straightforward once you know what to expect. This guide covers the three things that trip people up most: your photo ID, the BP‑A0224 form, and the sign-in process.

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Before Your First Visit to Victorville: ID, BP‑A0224, and What Happens at Check‑In

Bring a valid state or government-issued photo ID. Victorville requires one for every visitor - staff check it to verify your identity before you can proceed.

Tip: Before you leave home, call to confirm the visiting schedule at 603-342-4000.

During processing, you'll read and sign Form BP‑A0224 (Notification to Visitor). First-timers should review the facility's visiting instructions beforehand - your loved one is expected to share these rules with potential visitors ahead of time.

Have a prior criminal conviction? That doesn't automatically disqualify you. Staff at Victorville weigh the details of any past conviction against security concerns when deciding whether to approve your visit.

Everyone signs the visitor log book at check-in. It's a standard step - plan for it as part of the process.

After signing in, staff verify your identity using your photo ID. This is why a valid state or government ID isn't optional - it's required to be cleared for entry.

Denied at the door: If you’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or you have any weapon(s), you will not be permitted into the institution.

Eligibility checks go beyond matching your name to your ID. Staff may also consider prior criminal convictions when making approval decisions. Again, a record doesn't automatically bar you - but it can factor into whether your visit is approved.

Before Your First Visit to Victorville: ID, BP‑A0224, and What Happens at Check‑In

Denied because staff suspect you're under the influence or you have a weapon? The visit won't happen that day. Step away, regroup, and plan a clean second attempt - arguing at the front lobby won't help.

  1. Confirm the schedule before you go back - Call 603-342-4000 to make sure visiting is being held the day you plan to return.
  2. Time your arrival with the real cutoff in mind - Visits stop 30 minutes before the scheduled end of visiting hours, and inmates and visitors will be escorted from the visiting room during the wrap‑up process.

Planning your next attempt: USP Victorville typically offers visiting Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In the visiting room, inmates are limited to four approved visitors at one time (with limited exceptions for small children).

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