Visiting Someone at Wyoming State Penitentiary (Rawlins): In-Person, Video, and Visitor Application Checklist

WDOC offers two ways to visit someone at Wyoming State Penitentiary (Rawlins): in-person and video. On the WDOC visitation schedule page, look for the WSP facility entry - you'll see links for "In Person Visitation Information" and "Video Visiting Information." Start there to figure out which option works for you and what steps come next.

For schedules and hours, click the "In Person Visitation Information" link under "Wyoming State Penitentiary - Rawlins" on the WDOC visitation page. The main schedule list points you to WSP's in-person details, but it doesn't show exact visiting hours - so don't plan your trip on assumptions. Check WSP's in-person visitation page before you travel to get the current schedule and any facility-specific instructions.

Forms Checklist

• ✓ WDOC Form 531 - Visitor Application (English)
• ✓ WDOC Form 531 - Visitor Application (Spanish)
• ✓ WDOC Form 532 - Letter of Custodial Consent for Inmate Visiting
• ✓ WDOC Form 533 - Visiting Room Protocol for Inmates
• ✓ WDOC Form 534 - Visiting Rules
• ✓ WDOC Form 535 - Summary of Inmate Visiting Eligibility by Status

1. Get the WDOC visitor application (Form 531) - Use the English version, or the Spanish version if that’s easier for you.
2. Handle minor/guardian situations up front (Form 532) - If a custodial consent letter applies to your visit, complete it before you try to move forward.
3. Read the rules and eligibility summary (Forms 534 and 535) - These are the documents WDOC posts to explain visiting rules and how visiting eligibility can vary by status.
4. Review visiting room expectations (Form 533) - This covers visiting room protocol so you know what behavior is expected once a visit happens.
5. Follow the WSP instructions and confirm you’re approved before you go - Use the WSP “In Person Visitation Information” page for the facility’s process and timing, and don’t assume you can visit until your visitor application has been processed and you’re cleared.

Planning a video visit? Head to the WDOC visitation schedule page and click WSP's "Video Visiting Information" link. That's where you'll find video visiting details and any request forms you need.

Verify Last Minute

• ✓ Re-check the WDOC visitation page for “Wyoming State Penitentiary - Rawlins,” then open the “In Person Visitation Information” link to confirm the current schedule before you leave.
• ✓ Make sure your visitor application (WDOC Form 531) has been submitted and you’re actually approved to visit before you plan the trip.
• ✓ Re-read WDOC Form 534 (Visiting Rules) close to your visit date so you’re following the current expectations.
• ✓ If you’re unsure whether someone is eligible to receive visits in their current status, review WDOC Form 535 (Summary of Inmate Visiting Eligibility by Status).