How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
All in-person visits at Vienna Corrections Center must be scheduled through SignUpGenius. The sign-up page times out after 30 minutes of inactivity, so complete your booking in one sitting. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early for check-in. Adult visitors need two forms of ID, including a current state-issued photo ID, and you'll be asked for vehicle information. First-time adult visitors must complete a Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form DOC 0148 unless electronic approval is already on file. Providing false information can lead to restricted or revoked visitation privileges. Visitors, vehicles, and property on State property are subject to search. Refusing a search can result in denial or restriction. Electronics, food, drinks, purses, and most personal items aren't allowed in the Visiting Room, but free small lockers are available. The only medication permitted inside is physician-prescribed heart medication or an inhaler. No other pills are allowed.
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IDOC video visits run through ICSolutions at nearly all facilities, so most of the process happens in your ICSolutions account. Here are the key steps, limits, and rules to know before you get started.
Your first in-person IDOC visit goes a lot smoother when you handle the basics in order: confirm where your loved one is housed, book the appointment online, and show up early with the right ID.
IDOC video visits run through ICSolutions. A little setup ahead of time makes visit day much smoother. Here's how to get registered, prep your device, and avoid the scheduling limits that can block your booking.
Visiting at Vienna Corrections Center comes down to using the right scheduling system. First, decide whether you're planning an in-person visit or a video visit, then follow the setup process for each.
IDOC visiting rooms have a short list of items you can bring in. Show up with electronics, tobacco, or bags, and you'll be told to secure them before your visit starts.
IDOC visiting rooms have strict property rules. The fastest way to lose time at the front desk is showing up with items you can't take inside. Use this checklist before you leave home, and plan to lock up anything that has to stay out of the Visiting Room.
Your first in-person visit at an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facility goes smoother when you handle the basics in the right order. Follow these steps to confirm where your loved one is housed, schedule your visit correctly, and show up ready to get through entry.
Schedule your in-person visit through the facility’s SignUpGenius online system. The sign-up page times out after 30 minutes of inactivity, so finish the booking in one sitting.
Bring two forms of ID, including a current state-issued photo ID, and be ready to provide vehicle information. First-time adult visitors also need to complete the Prospective Visitor's Interview (PVI) form DOC 0148 unless they already have electronic approval, and false information can lead to restricted or revoked visitation privileges.
Most personal items aren't allowed in the Visiting Room, including electronics, food, drinks, and purses. Free small lockers are available for storage, and you can carry the locker key inside. As for medication, only physician-prescribed heart medication or an inhaler is permitted. No other pills can be taken into the Visiting Room.
IDOC scans most incoming, non-privileged mail before delivering it. Knowing what gets scanned, what doesn't, and which materials are flat-out prohibited helps you avoid rejected mail and frustrating delays.
If your loved one is in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) custody, phone calls work differently than you might expect. Here's how calls are funded, what's changing during the Securus to ICSolutions transition, and what to do with any remaining Securus balance.
Visiting someone in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility? Expect security checks as part of the process. Visitors, vehicles, and items brought onto State property are all subject to search, and refusing a search can cost you your visiting privileges.
