What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) for Your First Visit to York CI
Your first visit to York CI goes smoother when you show up with the right documents—and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Here's a quick checklist to run through before you leave home.
Before you plan the drive, confirm you're actually eligible: you must be on the incarcerated person's approved visiting list before York CI will let you in. Once you're approved, build extra time into your day. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to check in - the facility runs on tight scheduling. Show up late and your visit may be cut short or canceled entirely. Treat that check-in window as non-negotiable.
- ✓ Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit so you have time to check in.
- ✓ Don’t cut it close: if you’re late, the visit may be shortened or canceled.
Bring a valid photo ID. You'll need to show it during check-in - no ID, no entry.
Bringing a child under 16? Plan ahead for their paperwork. York CI requires a valid birth certificate plus one additional document with the child's name - a report card or Social Security card works. Missing either could mean delays at check-in or being turned away.
- ✓ For visitors under 16: a valid birth certificate
- ✓ One additional document with the child’s name (for example, a report card or Social Security card)
Leave electronics behind: Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted inside the facility.
Know what kind of visit you're walking into. All non-contact visits at York CI are recorded, so assume anything said may be captured.
Approved for an authorized contact visit? Physical contact is limited - a brief embrace and kiss at the beginning and end of the visit, and that's it.
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