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How to Visit Facility

Visiting someone in a Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) facility starts with understanding the state's official visitation policy and filling out the right paperwork. Once you know which forms apply to your situation, the process gets a lot smoother.

• 2 min read Based on general WY policies
How to Visit Facility

WDOC's official visitation policy is PP 5.400 (Inmate Visiting). Think of it as the main rulebook: it covers how visiting works and what's expected of you.

The key form is the Visitor Application, Form 531, available in both English and Spanish. Depending on your situation, you may also need Form 532 (Letter of Custodial Consent for Inmate Visiting), Form 533 (Visiting Room Protocol for Inmates), Form 534 (Visiting Rules), or Form 535 (Summary of Inmate Visiting Eligibility by Status).

Note: PP 5.400 and WDOC Forms 531 through 535 are your most reliable starting point. That said, details like schedules and submission procedures can change. Confirm the latest info with WDOC or the specific facility before you go.

Steps to Follow

  • ✓ Get WDOC Form 531 (Visitor Application) and fill it out (available in English and Spanish).
  • ✓ Review the visiting-related forms (WDOC Forms 532 to 535) and complete any that apply to your situation.
  • ✓ Read WDOC visitation policy PP 5.400 (Inmate Visiting) so you understand eligibility and visiting rules before you plan your trip.
How to Visit Facility
  1. Confirm you are using the current PP 5.400 policy: Use the WDOC visitation page as your reference point, or contact the facility to confirm you have the latest version.
  2. Make sure you have the right version of Form 531: WDOC provides the Visitor Application in English and Spanish, so verify you are using the correct language copy for your household.
  3. Check whether any of Forms 532 to 535 apply to you: Review the titles and match them to your situation (custodial consent, visiting room protocol, visiting rules, and eligibility by status).
  4. Ask about form submission instructions: Before you send anything in or show up to visit, confirm where the facility wants the paperwork delivered and how it should be completed.

Note: The WDOC policy and forms won't give you day-to-day details like visiting hours, scheduling steps, fees, or vendor names. Contact WDOC or the facility directly for those specifics before you travel.

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