Visiting Someone at Wyoming State Penitentiary (Rawlins): In‑Person & Video Options + Visitor Application Checklist

Wyoming State Penitentiary (Rawlins) offers both in-person visits and video visits. On the Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) visitation page, look for "Wyoming State Penitentiary - Rawlins." You'll find separate links for In Person Visitation Information and Video Visiting Information. Check the right one before you start planning.

Start with the WDOC Visitor Application, WDOC Form 531. It's available in both English and Spanish, linked under policy PP 5.400 (Inmate Visiting) on the WDOC visitation page. Use the official copy from that page, since that's also where WDOC keeps the other visitation forms you may need.

• ✓ WDOC Form 532 (Letter of Custodial Consent for Inmate Visiting), used when a minor needs custodial consent to visit
• ✓ WDOC Form 533 (Visiting Room Protocol for Inmates), a protocol overview for how the visiting room is expected to run
• ✓ WDOC Form 534 (Visiting Rules), the rule set to review before you show up for a visit
• ✓ WDOC Form 535 (Summary of Inmate Visiting Eligibility by Status), a quick eligibility reference tied to the person’s status

1. Download WDOC Form 531 - Get the Visitor Application from the WDOC visitation page (it is available in English and Spanish under PP 5.400).
2. Fill out Form 531 completely - Use the official form and follow the instructions on it so your application is not delayed.
3. Add WDOC Form 532 if a minor is visiting - Form 532 is the Letter of Custodial Consent for Inmate Visiting.
4. Read WDOC Forms 534 and 535 before you submit - Form 534 covers visiting rules, and Form 535 summarizes visiting eligibility by status.
5. Submit using the WDOC instructions for WSP (Rawlins) - The WDOC visitation page and the facility’s WSP entry are the right places to confirm what to do next.

To schedule a visit, go to the WDOC visitation schedule page and find the "Wyoming State Penitentiary - Rawlins" entry. You'll see two separate links: one for In Person Visitation Information and one for Video Visiting Information. Check both, even if you already know which type you want. The facility instructions differ, and you'll want to follow the right ones.

Before your visit, take a few minutes to read the WDOC visitation forms. WDOC Form 533 covers visiting room protocol. WDOC Form 534 lays out visiting rules. WDOC Form 535 summarizes inmate visiting eligibility by status. These documents help you know what to expect and catch common issues early, like whether someone is eligible to visit or what rules apply in the visiting room.

If you're unsure which form applies, or a visit doesn't go through as expected, go back to the WDOC visitation page. Double-check that you used the current version of the paperwork. Form 531 is linked under policy PP 5.400, and the WSP (Rawlins) facility entry has the in-person and video visiting information. Still have questions? Use the contact options on the WDOC visitation page to ask for clarification.

Verify Checklist

• ✓ Completed WDOC Form 531 (Visitor Application) from the official WDOC page (choose English or Spanish)
• ✓ WDOC Form 532 (Letter of Custodial Consent) if a minor will be visiting
• ✓ Printed or saved copies of WDOC Forms 533, 534, and 535 so you can double-check protocol, rules, and eligibility
• ✓ Valid photo ID for each adult visitor
• ✓ Confirmed the current instructions under "Wyoming State Penitentiary - Rawlins" on the WDOC visitation schedule page (check both In Person Visitation Information and Video Visiting Information)