How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting York Correctional Institution takes some prep, but it's manageable once you know the rules. First, you must be on the inmate's approved visiting list before you can visit—inmates can add a facility-dependent number of approved visitors, and the facility may cancel visits at its discretion. Bring valid photo ID for every adult. Bringing someone under 16? You'll need the child's birth certificate plus one additional document showing the child's name. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Late arrivals can mean a shorter visit or cancellation. In-person visits are currently limited to 30 minutes to allow disinfecting between sessions, with no more than two visitors (including children) per visit. A few other things to know: visits aren't held on state-observed holidays, offenders on quarantine status can't have social visits, and cell phones or electronic devices aren't allowed inside.
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Your first visit to York Correctional Institution goes smoother when you know what to expect at the door—and what might cut your time short. Here's a quick prep guide before you head out.
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Before you start the drive to York CI, take a few minutes to verify the schedule and your loved one's visiting status. A quick check can save you from showing up on a day visits aren't happening—or when the person you're visiting can't receive visitors.
Planning a visit at York CI? A few things can cut your time short—or cancel the visit entirely. The most common: state-observed holidays, quarantine restrictions, and the 30-minute visit blocks built in for disinfecting.
Yes. You must be on the inmate’s approved visiting list before you can visit at York CI. Inmates can add a facility-dependent number of approved visitors, and visits may be canceled at the facility’s discretion.
Bring valid photo ID for all visitors checking in. If a visitor is under 16, you must also bring a birth certificate plus one additional document that shows the child’s name. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled visit to allow time for check-in.
In-person visits are currently limited to 30 minutes to allow disinfecting between visits. Visits can be shortened or canceled at the facility’s discretion, they aren’t held on state-observed holidays, and offenders on quarantine status can’t participate in social visits until cleared by Health Services.
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