What ID Do I Need to Bring a Child to Visit at Wateree River Corrections Institution?
Children of all ages can visit at Wateree River Corrections Institution, but the ID you need depends on the child's age. The other common reason families get turned away? Paperwork. Minors have to be approved through a paper application process before the visit.
Children of all ages may visit at Wateree River Corrections Institution, but the documents you need depend on the child's age. Staff will check identification at the door. Also plan ahead for the approval step: applications for all minor children must be submitted on paper, along with documentation verifying the relationship.
If the child is 10 or older, bring a government-issued photo ID for them. This is the standard requirement at Wateree River, and the visitation coordinator will ask to see it when verifying approved visitors age 10 and up (including for virtual visit verification). No photo ID? Assume the visit can be denied.
For children 9 or younger, you'll need a certified long-form birth certificate. A short-form version or non-certified copy won't cut it. If you don't already have the right document, give yourself time to order a certified long-form copy before your visit day.
Note: If you are not the child's parent or legal guardian, you'll need SCDC Form 19-118 (Authorization for Adult Supervision of a Minor) to enter the institution for an in-person visit. Bring it along with the child's other paperwork.
Checklist
- ✓ Child age 10+: bring a government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Child age 9 and under: bring the child’s certified long-form birth certificate
- ✓ Submit the minor’s visitation application on paper, with documentation that verifies your relationship to the child
- ✓ If you are not the parent/legal guardian for an in-person visit: bring a completed SCDC Form 19-118 (Authorization for Adult Supervision of a Minor)
- ✓ Bring photocopies of key documents and plan ahead so you are not turned away at check-in
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