How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at West Tennessee State Penitentiary starts with the Visitor Application (CR‑2152). Fill it out, attach a current photograph, and mail it to the Associate Warden of Security as directed by the facility. Blank forms are available from the prison. WTSP runs an NCIC background check, and approvals or denials typically take about 30 days. You won't be admitted until you're approved—with one exception: immediate family may visit newly committed inmates during a 60‑day intake window. Bringing a child takes extra paperwork. Children age six and older need a photo on file, and minors must have a birth certificate plus a notarized Parental Consent/Release (CR‑2152 page 2), with photos updated at specified ages. All visits are non‑contact. Physical contact attempts can end the visit and lead to disciplinary action. Applications must be updated every 24 months.
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Getting approved to visit at West Tennessee State Penitentiary starts with one form (TDOC CR-2152) and a few strict submission rules. Here's how to complete it correctly and avoid delays.
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Getting your visitor application denied is frustrating—especially when you thought you did everything right. At West Tennessee State Penitentiary, most denials come down to a few predictable issues: paperwork problems, background-check results, or eligibility restrictions. The good news? You can avoid the common traps before you submit.
Complete Visitor Application CR‑2152, attach a current (not photocopy) photo, and mail it to the Associate Warden of Security as instructed by the facility. Blank CR‑2152 forms are available from the prison, and processing typically takes about 30 days.
No. You can’t be admitted until your visitor application is approved, except for immediate family visiting a newly committed inmate during the facility’s 60‑day intake window.
Children age six and older must have a current photo on file with their visitor application. Minors also need a birth certificate and a completed, notarized Parental Consent/Release (CR‑2152 page 2), and photos must be updated at specified ages.
Mailing a letter to someone at West Tennessee State Penitentiary? The TDOC ID number isn't optional—it's how the system matches your mail to the right person.
