Before You Drive to WCCW: 5 Things That Could Cancel Your Visit
A long drive is hard enough without getting turned away at the door. Here are the most common visit-stoppers to check before heading to Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW).
Check for facility alerts before you leave home. Emergencies and operational issues can cancel visiting at WCCW - sometimes without advance notice. A quick check right before you travel, plus a call to the facility if anything looks unclear, can save you a wasted trip.
Even if you've done everything right, you can still be turned away if the visit room fills up. In-person visits at WCCW are first come, first served. Once capacity is reached, staff stop admitting visitors. Traveling any distance? Arrive early to protect your visit time.
Bring valid, current photo ID - don't assume you can sort it out at the front desk. Visitors 18 and older must present a valid photo ID at check-in, like a driver's license or state-issued ID card. Missing, expired, or invalid ID means your visit ends before it starts.
International visitors: Your valid photo ID must be a passport.
Planning a special visit? Make sure it's actually approved before you drive. Special visits require the DOC 21-787 Special Visit Request form, and approval is at the superintendent's discretion. Don't treat a request as confirmation - verify the status first so you don't arrive expecting a visit that isn't on the schedule.
Quick Checklist
- ✓ Check facility alerts & notices right before you leave, and confirm with the facility prior to traveling.
- ✓ Bring valid, current photo ID if you’re 18+ (passport required for international visitors).
- ✓ Arrive early - visits are first come, first served, and you can be turned away if the visit room is full.
- ✓ If you’re relying on a special visit, confirm it’s approved (requested with DOC 21-787) before you travel.
- ✓ Stay home if you are sick.
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