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On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) will resume in-person civilian visits. Registration will begin on Friday, March 4.

The PDP has reached this decision as both hospital and infection rates continue to decline in the city and region. PDP will continue its ongoing mitigation efforts to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and to keep our workforce and incarcerated population safe.

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Onsite Visitation Rules

• Each Incarcerated Individual is allowed 1 hour visit per week
• 1 Adult and 1 Child, (6 months to 17 years of age) can visit with a parent or guardian. The adult must provide proof of custody or a birth certificate. 
• Visitors must be at the facility at least ten minutes before the scheduled visit.  
• Walk-ins are not permitted.   
• Visitation is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All appointments must be made 48 hours in advance and no more than seven days in advance of the visit.
• Holiday visits are only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Saturday Visits* Only for designated facility populations

Schedule visits from your Android Phone or Tablet

If you have an Android device, you can now use GTL VisMobile to register online, schedule visits, and manage your visitor group. Download here , or search "GTL Vismobile" in Google Play .

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Visitation Scheduler System

Visitor log in, (log in using your keystone login), (by clicking log in, you agree to our terms of service and have read and acknowledge our privacy statement).

If you have trouble signing in, please reset your password by clicking on "Forgot Username / Password" in the Sign In box.

Please Note: The Keystone Login Help Desk is unable to assist with any questions or issues not related to the Keystone Login account. For questions regarding the Inmate Visitation System, please contact the facility where your loved one is located. You may also visit PA Department of Corrections for more information.

Inmate Visitation Overview

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Inmate Visitation Network Down: (Verizon Network Down - Inmates Joining Video Visits are Impacted) The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Inmate Visitation System is having network related issue, caused by higher level Verizon Network outage. Due to this outage Inmates scheduled for Video Visits may not be able to join the scheduled visit. This message will be updated once the network is restored.

Please Note

IVS scheduled maintenance will be conducted on Sunday, July 31, 2022 . As a result, all in-person and video visits previously scheduled to occur on this date have been canceled. The IVS public site will be unavailable throughout the maintenance window.

Upcoming scheduled maintenance notice

Due to planned system maintenance, IVS (Inmate Visitation System) will be unavailable on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 10:00 pm ET until 12:00 am ET.

Please read Visitation Visitor Guide or visit PA DOC for more details. For questions regarding the Inmate Visitation System, please contact the facility where your loved one is located.

• All contact and video visits must be scheduled in advance. Visits must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance but cannot be scheduled beyond 60 days in advance.
• Up to 4 authorized visitors may participate in a contact visit and up to 6 authorized visitors may participate in a video visit.
• In order to add an inmate to your account that you wish to visit, you must be on the inmate’s authorized visitors list and a DC-313 must be present for any children participating.
• The frequency of the visits will be based on available timeslots and inmate’s housing status.
• An inmate in general population may receive up to 6 video visits and 4 contact visits per month. These quotas are subject to change based on operational needs.
• You will receive automatic email notifications for status changes to your account or visits.
• Visitor restrictions may apply to both contact and video visits and prevent you from scheduling.
• All video visits with non-attorneys are audio/video recorded and subject to review. Video visits with attorneys are not audio/video recorded.

Your Account

• All information used to register must be accurate as this information will be used to validate that you are on the authorized visitor list. If this information does not match, it may cause a delay in scheduling a visit.
• Minors are not required to create an account . Rather, a minor should be added under the parent/guardian’s account .
• All visitors over the age of 18 must create an account . This includes a minor that was previously linked to an account who has since turned 18 years of age.

Keystone Login Account (Keystone ID)

• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is improving how it provides online services to citizens! Several state agencies are working together to allow you to establish a Keystone Account which creates a single way to access several different state programs. PA DOC Inmate Visitation System uses Keystone Account to authenticate and authorize the user .
• No Keystone Account: Create a new Keystone Account, by clicking on "Register A Keystone Account" in the Visitor Sign In box. Minor is not required to create an account.
• Already have a Keystone Account: Enter your existing Keystone Username and password, to Sign In.
• Please Note: The Keystone Login Help Desk is unable to assist with any questions or issues not related to the Keystone Login account. For questions regarding the Inmate Visitation System, please contact the facility where your loved one is located.

Inmate Visitation System Message

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Starting Monday, November 15th, in person visiting for vaccinated people in custody will resume on State Road. Visits must be made in advance online. Walk-ins are not permitted. The PDP will continue to offer free phone calls and virtual visits via tablets to all people in custody regardless of vaccination status.All visits must be scheduled here: https://www.visitpdp.org/app (This is a different platform than is used to schedule video visits)

Q. What facilities are allowed visits?

All facilities in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons are available for visits. Visits are rotated weekly to ensure that all eligible incarcerated people are able to receive visits. A schedule can be found on the PDP website here .

Q. Who is allowed visits?

Only vaccinated people in custody are allowed in person visiting, and all visitors and incarcerated people must abide by social distancing and COVID mitigation procedures at the facilities. Visitors must agree to a temperature screening and wear a cloth and surgical mask at all times. People in custody held in medical lockdown/quarantine will not be allowed to visit, even if they are vaccinated.

Q. Who can visit?

Only one adult and one child (ages 11-17) per visit. Children may not visit during school hours, and the adult visiting with them must provide proof of custody or a birth certificate. Visitors do not need to provide proof of vaccination. Please abide by the Philadelphia Department of Prison’s visiting rules .

Q. How long will visits be?

Visits will be limited to one hour per week. Do not arrive at the facility more than ten minutes before your scheduled visit time slot.

Q. How do I schedule a visit?

You must schedule a visit at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. We recommend a week in advance, as time slots to visit may fill up quickly. You must schedule your visit at this link: https://www.visitpdp.org/app

If you do not have an account, you must first register for one on the link above. Once your visit is scheduled, you should receive a confirmation email from GTL.

People in custody have assigned days based on the first letter of their last name. Prior to scheduling, make sure you check which visiting day your loved one is scheduled for. (The scheduler system will allow you to schedule regardless of accuracy, even if your loved one is not scheduled for that day, so be sure to check to confirm.)

‍ https://www.phila.gov/2021-11-08-how-to-visit-an-inmate-in-person

D-H Tuesday

I-M Wednesday

N-S Thursday

(**Saturday only for designated populations)

Q. I’m having issues with the scheduler. What should I do?

If you need assistance scheduling or registering, please contact the GTL CustomerService line for technical issues at (800) 646-6283 or via email at [email protected] .The PDP Scheduling System also includes a FAQ page .

You can also contact the Prison Society at (215) 564-4775 and we will do our best to help troubleshoot the issue.

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General Visitation Information

Federal detention center - visitation.

• Monday 6:15 am - 2:30 pm
• Tuesday 6:15 am - 2:30 pm
• Wednesday 6:15 am - 2:30 pm
• Thursday 6:15 am - 2:30 pm
• Friday 6:15 am - 2:30 pm
• Saturday 7:15 am - 2:00 pm
• Sunday 7:15 am - 2:00 pm
• Federal holidays 7:15 am - 2:00 pm

Visiting Information

• Visiting Overview
• Visiting Schedule & Procedures - Official policy at FDC Philadelphia. Also available in Spanish: Regulaciones de Visitas

It is the policy of this institution to encourage visiting by family, friends, and community members to maintain the morale of inmates and for inmates to develop strong family and community ties. Limitations are recognized and controls are established in order to ensure the security and good order of the institution and safety of visitors, inmates and staff.

PROCEDURES: Visiting Identifier: Visiting at the USP will be determined by register number. Specifically, if the fifth digit of an inmate's register number is an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) the inmate will be allowed to visit on odd weekends throughout the month (first and third weekend). Ifthe firth digit of an inmate's register number is an even number (0,2,4,6,8) the inmate will be allowed to visit on even weekends throughout the month (second and fourth). A weekend is defined as Saturday and Sunday. Visiting on federal holidays, when the federal holiday occurs Monday through Friday, is open to all visitors: space providing. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the rules related to alternate weekends listed above will apply. Occasionally, a month will have five weekends (November 2014, March 2015, May 2015, August 2015, etc.). The fifth weekend will be available to all inmates. On rare occasions, exceptions may be granted to this schedule with the approval of the Associate Warden of Programs.

Visiting Limitations: The following limitations on visiting are necessary to maintain a balance between institution security and the purpose of visits. Visits must be supervised to prevent the introduction or passing of contraband, to prevent the planning or continuation of criminal activities, and to maintain the security of the institution.

Visiting Point System: The visiting point system permits up to 24 hours of visiting time per month. Each inmate will be allotted 24 points per month which may be used

• One (1) hour of visiting time equals one (1) point on Friday or Monday • One (1) hour of visiting time equals two (2) points on Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday. • Points do not carry over from one month to another • If a visit does not last an hour, the inmate will be charged one (1) full hour of visiting time.

Number of Visitors: An inmate may have a maximum of five (5) visitors. The maximum number of individuals allowed on a visiting list is twenty (20), ten (I 0) of which may be friends. Friends must have had an established relationship with the inmate prior to incarceration. The inmate must request, in writing, to his unit team for consideration for an exception to the prior relationship. The unit team will forward a recommendation to the Warden for a decision. The unit team will notify the inmate of the final decision.

Visitors may not visit more than one (1) inmate at any one time, regardless of the relationship to the inmate. However, when extenuating circumstances develop, they are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Warden of Programs for approval.

Overcrowding: Visiting may be terminated because of an emergency, improper conduct on the part of the inmate or his visitor(s) or when the visiting areas become overcrowded. Should it become necessary to terminate visiting because of overcrowding, the Operations Lieutenant and Duty Officer will be notified. The Duty Officer will make the final decision. At that time, a two (2) hour maximum visiting time limit will go into effect and terminations will be based on "first in, first out."

Visitor Dress Code:

Female Dress: No sleeveless shirts or sleeveless dresses, see-through garments, clothing items containing rips, tears, cuts, or holes to include factory made, spandex attire, sweat clothes (i.e. loose_fitting sweatpants or sweatshirts), white undershirts worn alone, shirts with zippers, hooded shirts, bib overalls, wraparound skirts, shorts, khakis, skirts or dresses with slits that exceed two (2) inches above the knee, or sandals/open-toed shoes.

Children under the age of ten (10) may wear shorts but cannot exceed two (2) inches above the knee.

Male Dress: No shorts, cutoffs, sandals, tank tops, white undershirts worn alone, khaki clothing that can be mistaken for inmate clothing, or hooded shirts.

Outer coats are not permitted in the Visiting Room. Visitor lockers are provided period of the visit.

Identification Requirements: All visitors sixteen ( 16) years of age and older are required to provide positive photo identification to the Visiting Room Officer prior to admission into the visiting room, such as a current driver's license, state-issued identification card, military identification, or passport. All forms of unofficial photo identification (credit cards, store cards, school identification, birth certificates, Social Security card, bank cards, etc.) are invalid forms of identification. Ifa visitor does not present a current identification with a photograph, they will not be authorized to visit. (Foreign driver's licenses are considered valid proof of identification). The Visiting Room Officer in charge of processing visitors into the Visiting Room will ensure that a picture is taken of each visitor. These pictures will be kept on file and compared with the visitor's picture identification when they visit again.

Visitor Conduct: Children under the age of sixteen (16) may not visit unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Children shall be kept under supervision, at all times, by the responsible adult who brought the children into the institution.

Visitors are allowed to purchase items from the available vending areas for the inmate they are visiting. Inmates are not allowed past designated areas, or to have direct contact with money or the vending machines themselves.

Visitors are subject to search of their person and/or personal property as a condition of allowing or continuing a visit. All items entering through the Front Entrance will be x­ rayed and be visually searched by the Front Entrance Officer.

An embrace and/or kiss within the bounds of good taste is permitted only at the beginning and end of the visit. The only other approved contact during the visit will be limited to holding hands, not above the wrist of the visitor/inmate.

18 U.S.C. 1791, provides a penalty of imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) years, a fine or both for providing or attempting to provide to an inmate anything whatsoever without the knowledge and consent of the Warden.

Prohibited Items: Visitors are not allowed to bring in any item to be given to the inmate they are visiting.

Visitors are not allowed to take any unapproved items into the Visiting Room. All non­ permissible items must remain in the visitor's vehicle in the parking lot. Ifa visitor brings items that are not authorized to the Visitor Processing Center, there are storage areas for the visitors. The visitor will give their l.D. Card or Driver's License to the Visitor Processing Center Officer and a key will be given to them for the items. When the visitor is done visiting, they will give the key back to the Visitor Processing Center Officer and their l.D. Card or Driver's License will be returned.

Cellular phones, two-way pagers and pagers are not authorized. A visitor may take a wallet or a clear change purse no larger than a quart size bag, with no more than $20 (in change) into the Visiting Room.

Infant Care Items: Infant care items for visitors with infant children will be limited for secwity reasons. Premixed formula and other liquids or foods in sealed, original containers only will be permitted. Other infant care items will be limited to three (3) clear nursing bottles, three (3) diapers, wet wipes, and a clear diaper bag. Certain activities within a correctional environment present safety and security concerns. Accordingly, no breast feeding will occur within the confines of the visiting room.

Visitation Rules

Federal Maximum - Rules by Type

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION VISITING ROOM SPECIFIC PROCEDURES: Visiting will be based on a point system. On the first day of each month, all FCI inmates will be credited six (6) points. Visitors for the FCI will report to the Front Lobby, where they will be processed and then escorted to the Visiting Room. The FCI Visiting Room is comprised of an interior visiting area and a patio area. Assigned seating is enforced in the interior visiting area. The patio area will be opened only due to overcrowding inside the Visiting Room. The patio area must be supervised by an Officer when in use. There are no designated areas for children to play; therefore, children must be supervised by the visitor at all times. Upon completion of the visiting period, visitors will be escorted out of the Visiting Room.

A. Visitor Processing: FCI Visitors will report to the Front Lobby for processing. The Front Lobby Officer will ensure that visitors complete the Notification to Visitor forms, sign the appropriate Visitors Log, and clear the searches procedures. The Front Lobby Officer will stamp the back of the visitor’s hand with an invisible ink stamp. The Front Lobby Officer will log the visitor’s information into the computer visiting program and will write the inmate’s unit and work assignment information on the Notification to Visitor form to assist the Visiting Room Officers to locate the inmate. B. All minors must be accompanied by an adult visitor at the time of processing upon arrival and during the duration of the visit. Minors must be constantly supervised by the respective adult visitor, and may not be left in the care of inmates nor exit the visiting room without adult supervision.

B. Visitor Searches: In order to deter the introduction of contraband into the secured perimeter of the institution, all visitors requesting access to the facility must be willing to submit to searches including, but not limited to, pat searches, drug detection screening, metal detection screening, vehicle searches and searches of personal property. Minors under the age of 16 years old will not be submitted to pat/visual searches; however, they will be required to clear a metal detection device.

All visitors are required to clear a metal detection device and submit their personal property to x-ray screening. Additionally, all visitors will be subjected to random pat searches, vehicle searches and screening for illegal substances by utilizing a drug detection device.

Metal detection screening will be conducted with a Walk-Thru Metal detector or Transfrisker (hand-held portable metal detector). Personal property will be screened with the Rapiscan x-ray machine. Detection of illegal substances will be screened with the ION Scan 500 DT Contraband Detector. The randomness of the pat searches and illegal substances screening will be established by the Front Lobby Officer. Any visitor that refuses to submit to any screening procedure or searches, will be denied access into the institution. The Operations Lieutenant or Duty Officer will be notified prior to denying access to a visitor.

C. ION Spectrometry Devise Program-ION Scan 500 DT: The Ion spectrometry device program is a minimally intrusive method for screening people, their belongings, mail, and packages for the presence of illegal substances. According to Program Statement 5522.01, Ion Spectrometry Device, Page 11, Section 12, the following procedures will be implemented in order to protect the safety, security, and orderly operation of the institution. A confirmed positive test result for an illegal substance(s) satisfies the reasonable suspicion standard warranting further investigation, searches, controlled visitation, or denied visitation of an inmate visitor.

If an inmate visitor tests positive for the presence of an illegal substance(s) the Warden or his designee possess the discretion to require a pat/visual search as a prerequisite to visitation, or a complete denial of visitation. A sign posted at the Front Lobby entrance of the institution warns visitors that an electronic contraband detection device is in use at this institution. The sign is available in English and Spanish. If an illegal substance is identified on the visitor’s person, they will be denied entry into this facility.

Visitor Testing: All visitors, including contractors and volunteers, except as noted below, are subject to testing through the ion spectrometry device program.

Ordinarily, Department of Justice employees, state and local law enforcement personnel, Members of Congress, and members of the Judicial Branch are not screened by the device. However, the Warden reserves the right to test these individuals prior to entering the facility.

Random Selection Testing: While all visitors are subject to testing, institution resources and time management will ordinarily make testing every visitor impractical. Consequently, random visitor testing will occur. (a) “Every Third visitor” (b) “Test Four, skip Two” (c) “Test Two, skip Four, Test Three, skip Four”

At no time will disciplinary action be taken against an inmate when an individual scheduled to visit the inmate tests positive for a controlled substance. Prior to denying visitation the Warden or his designee will assess each positive confirmed test on its own merit. • 1st Offense – Visiting privilege suspended for 48 hours. • 2nd Offense – Visiting privilege suspended for 30 days. • 3rd Offense - Visiting privilege suspended for 90 days. • Fourth and Subsequent Occurrences- Visiting privilege will be suspended for 180 days.

Any visitor that fails to submit to a random drug screening or refuses a pat/visual search will be denied access to the institution.

D. Visitor Escorting Procedures: The Visiting Escort Officer will be responsible for escorting visitors in and out of the Visiting Room. Each visitor will have the back of their hand stamped by the Front Lobby Officer, utilizing a stamp using invisible ink. Prior to entering or departing the institution, the visitor’s identity will be verified against his photo identification card and his or her hand will be scanned with the ultraviolet light to ensure the presence of the stamp, at the sally port, by the escorting staff member. In the event the stamp is not visible upon departure, the visitor will be escorted back to the Visiting Room and the Operations Lieutenant will be notified to receive further instructions. A maximum of 5 (five) visitors may be escorted at any time. Children under the age of ten are exempt from the maximum amount of visitors that may be escorted.

E. Visitors Entering the Visiting Room: Visitors will be escorted to the Officer’s Station by the Escort Officer to receive a seat assignment. The Visiting Room OIC will log the arrival date of the visitor(s) into the computer visiting program. F. Visitors Departing the Visiting Room: Upon completion of the visiting period, inmates and visitors will report to the Visiting Room Officer to be re-identified. The Visiting Room OIC will return the photo identifications to the visitors. All visitors will move to the exit door to await an escort. Inmates will not be permitted to loiter by the exit door area while the visitors await escort. The Escort Officer will collect the photo identification cards of the visitors that will be escorted.

Adult visitors will surrender their photo identification cards to the escorting officer prior to leaving the Visiting Room. The Escorting Officer will process the visitors out through the front sally port, identifying each individual by name, photo identification, and backlight stamp. Upon confirming the identification of the visitor and the presence of the invisible ink stamp, the Escorting Officer will return the photo identifications to the respective visitors. The Escorting Officer or Visiting Room staff are the only members authorized to escort visitors out. The Front Lobby Officer will complete the exit process for all visitors as outlined in the current Institution Supplement on Entrance and Exit Procedures. Once a visitor leaves the Visiting Room, re-entry will not be permitted for the day. Visiting room staff will coordinate with the Front Lobby before escorting visitors to Front Lobby. Visitors will not be permitted to witness staff being screened in the Front Lobby.

G. Inmates Entering the Visiting Room: Inmate Processing: Inmates will be identified via the commissary card. All items taken into the Visiting Room will be inventoried, and the same items must leave the Visiting Room with the inmate. The Visiting Room Officer will complete the Inmate Shakedown Log (Attachment 2) to maintain an inventory of the inmate’s items. Unauthorized items will not be allowed or retained by the Officer. All inmates will be thoroughly pat searched and screened with the hand held metal detector upon entering. With prior written approval, inmates will be allowed to bring legal materials into the Visiting Room for legal visits. This material will be inspected by the Visiting Room Officer for contraband; however, the contents will not be read.

H. Inmates Departing the Visiting Room: Upon the completion of the visitation period, inmates will report to the Officer’s station to be identified. Inmates will wait at their designated door to be processed out. A visual search on all inmates exiting the Visiting Room will be conducted. I. Inmate Conduct During Visitation Period: Inmates are permitted to leave their assigned seating area only for the following purposes: • to use the inmate restroom (Escorted Only ) • to go to the photo area (1 inmate at a time) • to accompany visitor to vending machines, staying behind the red line (1 inmate at a time) • upon completion of his visit Inmates desiring to use the restroom must request a staff escort from the Officer at the Officer’s station. The restroom will be secured when not in use.

J. Special Housing Unit (SHU): SHU inmates will be allowed to visit, unless visiting is denied for security reasons or disciplinary matters. SHU inmates will be seated at designated tables adjacent to the Visiting Room Officer’s station. Inmates assigned to SHU will be limited to two hours for their visit. Due to possible separation concerns, CIM clearance will be obtained from the Control Center Officer prior to escorting SHU inmates to the Visiting Room. At no time will inmates who are CIM separated from each other or have other separation concerns be allowed into the visiting area at the same time.

K. Patio Area: The patio area may be used as an overflow for the main indoor Visiting Room only when overcrowding occurs. Inmates or visitors do not elect whether they are to be placed in the patio or indoors. Inmates currently assigned to the Special Housing Unit, will not be allowed in the patio area. The patio gates are not to be used for entry or exit of the Visiting Room at any time during visitation periods.

Inmate and Visitor Conduct Within the Visiting Room: The inmate has the final responsibility to ensure all visits are conducted in a quiet and dignified manner. Inmates and their visitors are responsible for the behavior of their children. Any visit not conducted in an appropriate manner will be terminated. In the event that a visit must be terminated, the visiting room officer may terminate visits that are not conducted in the appropriate manner. Prior to terminating a visit, Visiting Room Officers must consult with the Institution Duty Officer or Operations Lieutenant.

The Associate Warden, Institution Duty Officer, or the Captain should be consulted in questionable cases. If a visit is terminated, Visiting Room staff will prepare a memorandum to the Unit Manager, through the Operations Lieutenant; with a copy forwarded to the Captain, explaining the circumstances.

Embracing and kissing by inmate family members will be permitted only at the initial greeting and at the conclusion of the visiting period. Limited physical contact reduces the opportunity for contraband to be introduced into the institution. No individuals will be allowed to sit on another person’s lap, with the exception of infants. No Straddling.

Visiting Room Officers should be aware of any articles exchanged between the inmate and the visitor. If there is any reasonable basis to suspect that an exchange of unauthorized materials is taking place, which constitutes a violation of the law or regulations, the Visiting Room Officer will examine the item. The Operations Lieutenant will be notified immediately whenever there is a reason to suspect contraband is being exchanged. A memorandum will be submitted to the SIS Office describing the event.

Any effort to violate visiting regulations will result in disciplinary action for the inmate. Disciplinary action may include denial of future visits; and criminal prosecution may be initiated against the visitor and the inmate.

The Operations Lieutenant and/or Institution Duty Officer may terminate visits for the following reasons: • disruptive or improper conduct by the visitor or inmate, • suspected introduction of contraband by visitor, • failure to supervise children visiting, or inmate/visitor’s continued failure to comply with visiting regulations

Visitation Rules(Security)

Federal Maxmum - Rules by Security

A person you may care about has been remanded or sentenced to prison from court, and you may be unsure of what happens next. The information produced herein can only guide you, so you may need to check any specific details with the prison. Visiting a prison establishment may be very new to you, so it is perhaps helpful to have an idea of what you can expect to take place during a visit and some of the rules and regulations you should be aware of.

Security document:

Visiting Limitations: The institution sets visiting limitations to balance security needs with the purpose of visits. Supervision aims to prevent contraband introduction, criminal activity planning, and overall maintain the institution's security.

Visiting Point System: The system allows 24 hours of visiting time per month. Inmates receive 24 points monthly, with specific usage criteria:

• One hour on Friday or Monday equals one point.
• One hour on Saturday, Sunday, or holidays equals two points.
• Points don't carry over to the next month.
• Visits under an hour incur a one-hour charge.

Number of Visitors: An inmate can have a maximum of five visitors. The visiting list allows up to 20 individuals, with ten friends allowed. Exceptions for friends require a written request to the unit team for the Warden's decision.

Visiting Dynamics: Visitors cannot visit more than one inmate simultaneously. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances are reviewed by the Associate Warden of Programs. Inmates are advised against excessive changes to their visiting list, subject to approval by the Associate Warden of Programs.

Overcrowding: Visiting may be terminated due to emergencies, improper conduct, or overcrowding. The final decision rests with the Institution Duty Officer, with a two-hour maximum limit based on "first in, first out." The visiting room has a capacity of 58 persons on the main floor and 49 on the lower level.

Holdovers: Inmates in holdover status have their visiting list reviewed within seven working days. Non-contact video visiting is used for holdovers.

Special Housing Unit (SHU): SHU inmates may have visits in the non-contact area during regular hours. One adult visitor is allowed for a maximum of two hours via the non-contact video visiting system.

Disapproving Visitors: Proposed visitors may be denied if:

• All required information isn't submitted.
• Written authorization from the probation/parole board is lacking for individuals with prior convictions.
• A prior relationship cannot be proven.
• The visitor poses a security threat.

Walsh Act Requirements: Inmates with Walsh Act assignments involving minors pose a security concern. Their conviction annotation ensures close monitoring during visits to ensure others' safety.

Written Visiting Guidelines: Inmates receive written guidelines upon arrival, distributed to approved visitors. Additional copies are available from their unit team.

Inmate Dress Code: All inmates must wear clean khaki-issued clothing, with shirts tucked in, socks worn, and only authorized boots. Proper grooming is required for admission.

Prisoner Visitation Services (PVS): Coordinated through Religious Services, PVS provides a monthly list to the Institution Duty Officer. PVS visitors may bring paper and writing instruments, reading and signing the Notification to Visitor Form. No PVS visitor is denied or terminated without the Warden's approval.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Visitation Form, click to download.

Board Member Portal

A Volunteer Visitation Program to Federal and Military Prisoners Throughout the United States

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is a volunteer visitation program for people incarcerated in federal and military prisons throughout the United States.

Our mission is to provide prisoners with regular, face to face contact from the world outside of prison to help them cope with prison life, encourage personal growth, and prepare for successful reentry into society.

Our vision is to provide qualified visitors to fulfill all requests for visits by prisoners in every federal and military prison.

Our priority is to visit those prisoners who:  

• do not ordinarily receive visits from family and friends,

• want or need visits,

• are in solitary confinement,

• are on death row,

• or are serving long sentences.

“I just wanted to tell you how very thankful I am to you for what you have done for me. Mrs. Colleen is such a good-hearted person…Each visit seems to last only seconds because she is so easy to talk with. She always talks to me & treats me as if I am just a regular person & not like a low-life. Thank you so very much for bringing her into my life. She gives me something to look forward to.”

Prisoner, USMCFP Springfield, MO

“I also would like to thank you for your inspiration. You are a great person and have become a great, positive role model over the past few months. I have gained so much knowledge and wisdom that has allowed my brain to free itself from the suffering of mental servitude. Yes, you are my elder, but I have not looked upon a friendship with this much appreciation since I was very young. So I thank you very much.” 

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For this reason, you should confirm these visiting hours and other important visiting information by referring to this facility's official policy about these matters: Visiting Regulations

Additionally, the Warden may restrict or cancel visiting for the sake of safety and security; for example, cases of severe weather or other incidents that will impact normal operations at facility. Therefore, it's recommended that you call the facility to confirm the visiting schedule before departing for your visit: 603-342-4000 .

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When Eastern State Penitentiary opened in 1829, spectators from around the world marveled at its grand architecture and radical philosophy.

The experiment, to reform criminals through strict isolation other than daily visits from the warden and guards, soon became a model for prison design worldwide.

Once built, it was the most expensive construction in the United States at the time.

After 142 years in use, Eastern State finally closed its doors as a prison in 1971. It has since been named a National Historic Landmark.

An estimated 300 prisons on four continents used Eastern’s distinctive “wagon-wheel” floor plan as a blueprint.

Located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, Eastern State Penitentiary remains one of the most famous prisons in the world, with a list of former inmates that includes bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton and legendary gangster Al Capone.

In its day, Eastern State set the standard for penal reform, with its soaring, castle-like Gothic architecture and its founders’ Quaker-inspired belief that solitary confinement could help reform criminals. An estimated 300 prisons on four continents used Eastern’s distinctive “wagon-wheel” floor plan as a blueprint.

Today, tours offer a glimpse of life inside the prison’s historic cell blocks through exhibits like Al Capone’s restored 19th-century cell, stories of inmate escapes, and critically acclaimed art installations.

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Each year, Eastern State hosts Terror Behind the Walls , one of the region’s most anticipated Halloween haunted houses.

Designed with a high-startle factor, the terrifying attraction includes Hollywood-quality special effects and lighting, digital sound, animatronic creatures and custom props. More than 200 performers help instill fear in all who dare to enter.

Zombies roam the former prison during Terror Behind the Walls, the popular annual haunted house at Eastern State Penitentiary.   — Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia

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General admission tickets i nclude “The Voices of Eastern State” audio tour, hands-on interactive experiences, history exhibits and artist installations.

If space is available on the day of your visit, you may also reserve a spot at the admissions desk for a guided group tour and discussion at no additional cost.

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Philadelphia Department of Prisons Announces Phased Resumption of In-person Visits

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Prisons (PDP) announced today that in-person visits for fully vaccinated inmates at its facilities will resume—starting Monday, November 15, 2021—for the first time since the pandemic began. The visits will require forty-eight (48) hours notices’ to facilitate. Accordingly, the visitation  scheduling platform will open virtually beginning on Friday, November 12, 2021 to allow visitors to schedule on the inmate’s scheduled visiting day.

The PDP will continue its mitigation strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19 within its facilities by approving one adult and one child (aged 11 to 17) per visit to ensure social distancing. Children aged 10 and under will be revisited as the implementation of vaccination is rolled out.

Visitors will be required to arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes before their previously-scheduled time to begin the visitation process. Visitors will be required to agree to a temperature screening. If the temperature is above 100.4 degrees, visitors will be informed they will not be permitted and will need to reschedule. All visitors are required to wear a mask during the entire visit.

“The Department of Prisons has been relentless in its strategy to lessen the spread of COVID-19 inside its facilities in order to keep inmates and PDP staff safe,” said Prison Commissioner Blanche Carney . “That mitigation resulted in the suspension of visits to keep the inmate population safe, but we quickly launched a virtual platform so that inmates could maintain connections with family and friends during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are pleased to announce the return of in person visits, as we understand the significant and positive impact it will have on the inmate population.”

In order to visit inmates, guests must register online in advance at visitpdp.org/app . Walk-ins will not be permitted. Visits will be limited to one hour per week and will be rotated to ensure equitable visitation for vaccinated inmates and to ensure no particular inmate is scheduled for all available visitation slots.

This information will be shared with the incarcerated population via PDP’s close-circuit TV system and on the tablets in advance of Monday, November 15, 2021.

The PDP will continue to offer free phone calls and virtual visits via tablets to all inmates regardless of vaccination status.

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Industrial Correctional Center on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

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• To visit an incarcerated person at the Detention Center (DC) , Alternative & Special Detention Center (ASD), or ASD MOD III, go to the Riverside Correctional Facility (RCF) visiting lobby.
• Each inmate is allowed one 1-hour visit per week.
• ALL VISITS MUST BE SCHEDULED ONLINE
• 1 Adult and 1 Child, (6 months to 17 years of age) can visit with a parent or guardian. The adult must provide proof of custody or a birth certificate. 
• Visitors must be at the facility at least ten minutes before the scheduled visit.  
• Walk-ins are not permitted.   
• Visitation is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All appointments must be made 48 hours in advance and no more than seven days in advance of the visit.
• Holiday visits are only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Call 215-685-8909 or 215-685-7288 if you have any questions.

Visitation - 'At Jail' and Remote Video Visits

Industrial correctional center uses gettingout  for their remote video visitation and/or visit scheduling.  there are three ways to remotely visit your inmate: 1.  using the gettingout/gtl kiosk at the jail. 2. using your computer from home. 3. using your phone on the gettingout or gtl apps..

How it Works with GettingOut 1.   Register an account . 2.  Select Industrial Correctional Center 3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.    

• **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
• If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Industrial Correctional Center.
• With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number . 5.  Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115 . GettingOut online contact form Frequently Asked Questions The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store .

Visitation Options, Hours, Schedules & Rules

Visitation times and schedules for remote visitation with an inmate at Industrial Correctional Center with  GettingOut  are available to you after logging in and selecting the inmate you wish to visit with.

* Visitation schedules are subject to change. * The actual visiting hours vary depending on the following factors:

• Whether or not there are restrictions in place due to COVID or other factors such as security issues.
• The day of the week.
• Where the inmate is housed.
• The inmate's sex.
• Whether or not it is a Holiday.

* Each inmate is allowed one or two visits (or unlimited visits!), ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length each week. * Inmates with special privileges may be allowed additional visits. * If you are visiting from another state or traveling a great distance, Industrial Correctional Center may allow you an extended visitation. Call 215-685-7100 to ask for special consideration. * Call 215-685-7100 to ask about normal visiting hours at the jail, and procedures for scheduling a visit other than video visitation.

Can I visit an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center custody?

Yes, Industrial Correctional Center, as well as all jails, allow you to visit an inmate.

By federal law, every jail must make provisions for offenders in custody, whether they are pretrial or convicted and sentenced, to receive visits from friends or family. 

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Before visiting, your inmate will have to have put you on an ‘inmate visitor’s list.' Jails can limit this approved list to as few as five people to as many as twenty.

The jail will most likely run a targeted background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

There are three different types of visitation: •    Video visitation  •    In-person non-contact visitation •    Contact visitation

For security and staffing reasons, many jails have switched to video visitation only. Video visitation, also referred to as remote visitation, is monitored and recorded by the facility. Video visits can either take place using kiosks in the jail’s lobby, from your computer at home, or using an app on your phone.

Most jails, now that the COVID pandemic is behind us, have gone back to ‘in-person non-contact visitation’ even if they have also retained the video visitation programs. In-person visitation takes place in a booth of sorts, with a thick plastic shield separating the inmate and their visitor. Communication is done using old-fashioned telephone receivers like you see in phone booths.

Contact visitation between inmates and visitors in jails is rare. New York is one state that allows this. In a few other states, inmates who have been sentenced for non-violent offenses and are close to being released, may sometimes be allowed contact visits with special permission. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit.

Contact visits are also often allowed between inmates and their lawyer, law enforcement officials, and clergy. The downside of any contact visit is that before returning to their units, inmates must undergo a full strip search, which is demoralizing and invasive.

Can I visit an inmate in state prison custody?

Yes, prisons allow you to visit an inmate. Every state has their own limits on the minimum amount of time an inmate is allowed to have for visits from friends or family, however in federal prison, inmates are allowed a minimum of four hours per month.

Once an offender is sentenced to prison, your inmate will have to fill out a document listing you as an approved visitor. If you are not on this list you will not be allowed to visit.

The prison will then run a background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

Most prisons allow anywhere from ten to twenty approved visitors per inmate, however each visit is limited to no more than four visitors at a time, children included. The list is compiled by the inmate.

Prisons have always allowed contact visits. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit. Some state prisons allow inmates and their visitor to hold hands, as long as the hands are on the table where the guards can see them.

However, given the ongoing problem of contraband - namely drugs and tobacco - being smuggled into the prisons by visitors, even the state prisons are moving to non-contact and video visitation. One way the visitors pass drugs to inmates is when they kiss. The drugs, wrapped in a small balloon, are then swallowed by the inmate who passes them through their digestive system later in the privacy of their cell.

What are the scheduled Inmate visitation times at the Industrial Correctional Center?

The jail visitation times change often.  It is advisable to contact the Industrial Correctional Center before planning your visit by calling 215-685-7100 .

If the visit is taking place at the Industrial Correctional Center, whether in-person or by video, you will have to schedule the day and time with the jail.

Video visitation times from your home are much more flexible, often because you are not utilizing on of the few terminals in the jail lobby, and because the companies that handle the video visitation for the jail are providing inmates with hand-held computers, in addition to the video terminals they have in their units. 

We try to keep up with the visitation schedules for Industrial Correctional Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the schedule, you will find it on the top of this page.

How often can an inmate get visits?

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility, including Industrial Correctional Center, gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   

Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Some jails require you to make an appointment one week in advance. Others require no appointment and work off the principle of ‘first come, first served’.

Every jail is different, and schedules can change; sometimes due to an emergency, the visit can be cancelled without notice, the moment you arrive at the jail.

Industrial Correctional Center Visitation

We try to keep up with the visitation policies and schedules for Industrial Correctional Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on the top of this page.

How long is a typical jail inmate’s visit?

An inmate visit can range from 15 minutes to an hour in length. We try to keep up with the visitation information for Industrial Correctional Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on this page.

Typically, even though an inmate’s visit has a time limit, if you are visiting remotely from your home computer or cell phone, visits can be scheduled led back-to-back, so that even though your visit may have to start and stop every 15-30 minutes, you could visit with each other for hours at a time.

Keep in mind that video visits of this type do have a fee, as you are paying a third-party company. Prices fluctuate, based both on the company and the jail’s policy, but they typically cost about $0.30+- per minute.

How many people can visit an inmate at a jail or prison at one time?

Every jail makes its own policies regarding how many people can visit an inmate at one time. 

The factors that decide on the number of visitors are: 1.    How many people can fit into the visitation area comfortably. 2.    How many staff can oversee the visitation area. 3.    The more people visiting an inmate the more likely that if there is an argument, it is harder to control.

Most jails limit the number of visitors to no more than three or four, with a maximum of two of them being adults.

When doing a video visit from home, there is no limit on how many people can take part in a visit.

What are the inmate visitation rules for Industrial Correctional Center?

Every jail and every prison have their own unique set of rules that must be followed when visiting an inmate, but in general, these are the guidelines:

Most important, you must first be on the inmate's approved visitation list that they create. •    Expect to have a background check done. •    Expect to be searched, go through a metal detector or pass a drug sniffing dog. •    You must be at least 18 years of age.  •    You must have a valid, government issued photo ID. •    Recently released inmates are either not allowed or must wait 6-12 months before being approved. •    Felons must get special permission. •    Children are allowed but must be with parent(s) or legal guardian. Birth certificate(s) or other legal proof is mandatory. •    Often babies are not allowed, but if they are, you will be allowed one diaper, one bottle and one teething ring, and maybe a baby carrier. •    Parents must be always in control of children. •    You must stay seated at all times. •    You cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. •    No arguments, loud voices or fighting allowed. •    No cell phones or any electronic equipment allowed. •    No cigarettes, drugs, lighters allowed. •    No purses, handbags or backpacks allowed. •    No weapons allowed. •    It is likely that your ID and your car key will be the only things allowed on the visit.

What are the inmate visitation dress codes for Industrial Correctional Center?

In general, all jails and prisons are the same when it comes to dress codes and what you are NOT allowed to wear to a visit. The Industrial Correctional Center is no different.

Jails and prisons don’t want you wearing anything too revealing or too gangster. Here are some of the other types of clothing NOT allowed: •    Shorts •    Short skirts or dresses •    Long skirts or wrap around skirts •    Sleeveless clothing •    Low cut shirts or dresses. •    Underwire bras •    Skirts or dresses with slits. •    Sweats or leggings. •    Tank tops or wife beater shirts. •    Excess jewelry •    Hats or headbands •    See-through clothing •    Pajamas •    Sunglasses •    Wigs or toupees •    Uniforms or scrubs •    Heels over 1”

What can I bring to visit an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center?

In general, the only thing you can bring into an inmate in a jail is either your ID and your car key, or if they have lockers, you can bring in the locker key. 

Prisons are a different story. Typically, prisons have vending machines in the visitation area and allow visitors to bring in a clear plastic purse with coins in it, usually totaling no more than $40.00.

What do I have to wear when visiting an inmate?

Refer to the answer above that explains the dress codes, but in general, if want to know what to wear to visit someone in jail, imagine you are visiting someone’s grandmother for the first time… wear that outfit.

Can we hold hands, hug or kiss during inmate visits?

There are no jails in the United States that allow contact visits as a matter of regular policy, except for jails in the state of New York. Thus, the concept of holding hands, kissing or hugging is not relevant.

On the other hand, prisons do allow contact visitors from friends and family. When this is the case, a brief kiss or hug (or handshake) is allowed at the start of the visit and the end of the visit. Holding hands above the table is sometimes allowed in prisons, but not in jails.

Can friends visit inmates in Industrial Correctional Center, or just family?

By law, every inmate is entitled to a visitor, whether family or friend. The only exception to that is youths that are being held in secure juvenile detention centers. The only people allowed to visit them are parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and in some cases, siblings.

In addition, they are also allowed visits from probation officers, lawyers and their caseworkers.

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons: •    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the Industrial Correctional Center money. •    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility. •    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail. •    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim. •    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy. Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET City Tele Coin Correct Solutions Group Correct Pay Ctel Gettingout GTL Homewav IC Solutions Inmate Canteen Inmate Sales iwebvisits JailATM Jpay Gettingintouch (netvisit) NCIC Prodigy Sales Reliance Securus Smart Communications Tiger Services Visitel In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom .

What is a conjugal visit?

A conjugal visit is a visit where the inmate is allowed to spend anywhere from several hours to a full weekend with their spouse. These visits are private, not recorded, and take place in a building, and an area of the prison away from the general population.

The purpose of the conjugal visit is to keep the inmate’s relationship with their spouse strong. Some conjugal visits also include the inmate’s children. A swing set and other recreational activities are available for the children to keep occupied.

There are no jails in the United States where conjugal visits are allowed, however the state prisons in California, Connecticut, Washington and New York all allow conjugal visits.

To be eligible, you need to be married, in good standing with the prison, have taken courses that prepare the inmates for these type of visits, and other requirements.

What jails or prisons allow conjugal visits?

Only California, Connecticut, Washington and New York state prisons allow conjugal visits. There are no jails in the United States that allow conjugal visits.

Other countries are much more liberal and some even allow prostitutes to visit the inmates on a weekly basis.

What can I do to appeal if my inmate visits are suspended?

An inmate can get their visitation privileges suspended for their behavior both because of their interactions with staff and inmates, or disobeying policy, or because of their behavior during visitation.

A visitor can get their visitation privileges suspended due to their behavior during an inmate visit or if they violate any of the rules and regulations of inmate visits and/or other jail policies such as mail, phone, email, etc.

If either the inmate or their visitor disagrees with the suspension of their visitation privileges, they need to write a letter explaining their position to the Jail Warden, County Sheriff or the Captain in charge of the facility’s visitation.

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The letter should contain the following: •    Inmate’s full name they were booked under and their  Inmate ID# (booking #, etc.). If you know the Unit # and cell #, write that as well. •    The visitor’s (you) full name, Identification Card number (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.), home address, telephone number and email address. •    Explanation of what occurred that led to the suspension, including the date, time, who was the staff member present, whether it was a face-to-face visit or video visit. •    Why do you believe the suspension was unwarranted. •    A full-blown apology if it was accidental. •    Why it’s important to the inmate to continue visitation. •    What type of suspension you agree to if it happens again.

You should also offer to come to the jail and present your case face-to-face if they are open to the request. It is harder to turn down a person when they are directly in front of you, asking for your help.

In situations like this it is always best to keep the correspondence cordial, professional and detailed. Do not attack the staff member personally. It is always possible that the staff member was having a bad day or was still feeling anxiety or anger from dealing with a previous issue.

Being a correctional officer in a jail or prison is a very difficult thing. They have be ‘on guard’ against physical attacks, manipulations, lies and really bad behavior at all times. They are ‘the enemy’ and they know it. By putting yourself in their shoes when writing or requesting a suspension be reconsidered, goes a long towards a final resolution that you will be pleased with.

Can I visit an inmate in the if I have a criminal record?

In most jails it is required that you fill out a visitation application prior to visiting an inmate. You also have to be approved to be a visitor by the inmate. Even when visiting by video, you will need to give your personal information which includes your driver’s license or state ID number. 

The jail will use this information to do a quick background check on you to see if you have a criminal history or have any outstanding active warrants.

It is most likely that you will also be asked on the application form if you have ever been arrested, been convicted, or spent time in the Industrial Correctional Center. If the answer is yes, they will want details, dates, etc.   If you lie about this and get caught, you will lose your right to visits for a period.  This is usually between one year and indefinitely.

If you are a convicted felon, you will have to apply directly to the sheriff. If you are a spouse, child or parent, you have a pretty good chance of getting approved than if you are just a friend. On the other hand, on rare occasions, some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow felons to visit.

If you recently did time in Industrial Correctional Center, it is most likely that you will not be approved for a visit for a period of six to twelve months, starting on the day of your release. It is rare, but some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow previous inmates to visit, even if your previous conviction was for a misdemeanor.

What if I have a criminal record and the inmate is my child, can I still visit?

As explained in the previous answer, there are generally multiple hoops you must jump through in order to be approved to visit an inmate, if you have a criminal record, specifically if you are a convicted felon, or have recently spent time as an inmate in the Industrial Correctional Center.

However, if you are a parent of a child in jail, that is one of the rare times that the jail will make an exception and allow you to visit.

Can a juvenile in jail or detention get visits?

Juvenile visits are limited to parents, legal guardians and grandparents. Sometimes siblings are allowed, but this is not always the case. If the caseworker or staff of the facility believe that it's in the best interests of the resident to have siblings visit, it will be approved.

Can children visit inmates in Industrial Correctional Center?

Most jails will allow inmates to receive visits from their children, however if the child is under age 18, they will need to be accompanied by an adult. Further the adult must be able to legally prove their relationship to the child using either a valid birth certificate, adoption papers or paperwork that proves they are the legal guardian.

If there is a ‘no contact’ order in place in which the inmate has lost their parental rights, and this is not disclosed to the jail, then the inmate may lose visitation rights with other visitors or lose other privileges within the jail, as this is a violation of the law.

Because the presence of children can be a distraction for inmates during visitation, and children require a certain number of things (toys, etc.) to keep them busy, many jails are now setting apart certain days, usually on the weekends, for children to visit.

Children also have to be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Industrial Correctional Center regarding child visits, call 215-685-7100 to speak to a staff member.

Are babies allowed to visit inmates at the Industrial Correctional Center?

Most jails do allow babies to visit. They will require a birth certificate. And given the baby’s needs, they allow the parent to bring in extra items to the visitation room; an extra diaper, a few wipes, a clear bottle with fluid, a pacifier and a baby carrier, for example.

There are some jails however that never allow babies in the visiting room. The cutoff age is usually about two years old.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Industrial Correctional Center regarding baby or infant visits, call 215-685-7100 to speak to a staff member.

How do I check to see if I have a criminal record?

Most people already know if they have a criminal record. Sometimes they do, but it does not show up on a background check. This is usually because the person has undergone a name change at some point, or the name was misspelled when the data was entered by the court. 

The best place (and least expensive) for the most comprehensive nationwide website to find out if you have a criminal record is privaterecords.net , and they only cost $1.00 for 7-day trial.  

Visiting Hours in Industrial Correctional Center

ALL VISITS MUST BE SCHEDULED ONLINE All on-site Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) Visits are at 8301 State Rd. Mondays - Inmate’s last name begins with: A-B-C MON 9:00AM-10:00AM MON 1:00PM-2:00PM MON 3:00PM-4:00PM Tuesdays - Inmate’s last name begins with: D-E-F-G-H TUE 9:00AM-10:00AM TUE 1:00PM-2:00PM TUE 3:00PM-4:00PM Wednesdays - Inmate’s last name begins with: I-J-K-L-M WED 9:00AM-10:00AM WED 1:00PM-2:00PM WED 3:00PM-4:00PM Thursdays - Inmate’s last name begins with: N-O-P-Q-R-S THU 9:00AM-10:00AM THU 1:00PM-2:00PM THU 3:00PM-4:00PM Fridays - Inmate’s last name begins with: T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z FRI 9:00AM-10:00AM FRI 1:00PM-2:00PM FRI 3:00PM-4:00PM  

Visitation Approval for Industrial Correctional Center

Industrial Correctional Center requires all visitors to fill out an application prior to your visiting an inmate.

• Carefully fill out the application. Incomplete paperwork is cause for denial.
• Honesty, especially regarding past criminal convictions, probation etc., is important. These things will most likely show up on the background check – which if lied about on the application, will cause visits to be denied.
• GettingOut  requires detailed verification before allowing you to use their services.

At Home Video Visitation

Video visits allow your visit to take place in the privacy of your own home. Some family members 'take their inmate with them' to church, the park, the doctor or anywhere else simply by signing in and bringing the device along. Video visits save you from having to get your children ready, drive to the jail, wait in long lines and go through security checkpoints just to see the inmate.

How it Works with GettingOut 1.   Register an account . 2. Find your Inmate's Facility here . 3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.    

• **Note** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number . 5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

Who can Visit an Inmate at Industrial Correctional Center

Who can Visit an Inmate at the Industrial Correctional Center?

• Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center.
• Visitation applicants in in Philadelphia County must sometimes submit to a background check. Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail.
• Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian.
• Call 215-685-7100 to ask specific questions about this policy or click here for any updates to this policy.
• It is likely that the Industrial Correctional Center will deny visitation to anyone with a past felony conviction regardless of probation/parole status. Call 215-685-7100 prior to arriving for the specific jail guideline regarding your legal status.
• If you are a co-defendant with the inmate in a pending case, your visit will be denied.
• If you and the inmate are under a court order to have no contact with each other, your visit will be denied.
• The Industrial Correctional Center reserves the right to deny any person the right to enter the jail it chooses and for any reason.

NOTE: GettingOut, the Industrial Correctional Center visitation service, will need to verify that you say who you claim to be prior to giving you permission to use their services online or at the jail lobby kiosk. This will require uploading your driver's license or other state issued ID.

Industrial Correctional Center Visitation Dress Code

The Industrial Correctional Center staff will turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit.

• Remote Visits are monitored by the jail.
• If you are dressed inappropriately your visit will be shut off.
• The best way to be sure the visit takes place is to dress as if you are meeting someone's grandmother for the first time. 

General Clothing Do's & Don'ts for Remote Visitation * Wear clothes that are not revealing. * Don't wear see-through material. * Have all undergarments covered (males and females) and avoid a lot of cleavage. * Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh. * Sleeves should be at least half-way to your elbow. * The following types of clothing are also prohibited: * Clothing promoting gang affiliation. * Anything displaying drugs, weapons or profanity. * Clothing depicting anything obscene.

Visitation Tips and Guidelines

All Industrial Correctional Center visits are conducted in person behind plexi-glass or on a televised screen from another location using Remote Video Visitation.

• If the visit takes place at Industrial Correctional Center, all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and guardians must provide proof of their guardianship.
• Leave all personal belongings, except for your state ID in your vehicle or in a locker (if one is provided).
• Children must be monitored at all times or jail staff will end the visit early.

What Type of Mail is Allowed to be Sent to an Inmate in the Industrial Correctional Center?

Postcards The Industrial Correctional Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes The Industrial Correctional Center also allows letters to be mailed in envelopes. Letters cannot contain alterations such as glitter, sticker, glue or perfume. There is no limit to the number of letters or postcards an inmate can receive. All envelopes and postcards must contain a return address that includes your first and last name and complete street, city, state and zip code location. Mail without return addresses might be discarded.

Inmate's Full Name & PPN # CFCF 8151 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19136

Newspapers Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. (It must contain the inmate’s full name, PPN number and address)

Magazines News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate. The mailing label must include inmate’s full name, facility address and PPN number.

Books Industrial Correctional Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com . You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Industrial Correctional Center standards will be disposed of. Only softcover books are allowed. The mailing invoice must contain the inmate’s full name, PPN number and facility address.

All Newspapers, magazines and Books should be mailed to:

For complete information on mailing letters, postcards, photos, magazines, newspapers, books and packages to inmates in Phladelphia, check out our Inmate Mail page.

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

• Online  - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• At the Industrial Correctional Center using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Industrial Correctional Center may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
• By phone by calling  866-516-0115  - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• By using their app, either Android or iphone . - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Industrial Correctional Center inmate's account for communication services, check out our  Send Money   page.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Trust Account in Order to Purchase Prepaid Calling Cards, Phone Calling Time or Commissary

To Deposit Money in an inmate's account follow these steps:

• Create a ConnectNetwork account  
• Select your inmate, and add to them to your account,
• Deposit money into his or her commissary account.

**NOTE** GTL is in a transition merging into a new company called ViaPath Technologies .

• Deposit options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone 877-650-4249 , and online .
• Mobile-friendly deposit options are available via their app.
• Deposits and payments made through automated channels (ConnectNetwork Website, Mobile App, Toll Free Phone, or Kiosk at the jail) are transmitted to the facility within one business day.
• Deposits that are mailed are processed the next business day after they are received by GTL.
• Inmate can choose how to spend the funds you deposit.

All the information you need to understand depositing money into an inmate's trust fund, specifically for phone calls, but also for Commissary, in Philadelphia County, can be found on our Send Money  Page.

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Industrial Correctional Center by Phone

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit   -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail   -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Industrial Correctional Center, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Industrial Correctional Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our  Inmate Phones  Page .

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Industrial Correctional Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our  Tablet Rental  Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Industrial Correctional Center?

To visit an inmate in Philadelphia County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

To remotely visit an inmate in Philadelphia County follow these steps: 1.  Start by confirming that Industrial Correctional Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Philadelphia County here . 2.  The next step is to  create an account here for GettingOut . 3. Then add funds to your account. 4. Last, select Industrial Correctional Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Philadelphia County Services provided by GettingOut:  - Phone Calls & Voicemail   - Email, Photo & Video Sharing -  Inmate Tablet Rental -  Deposits

Customer Service If you have any questions about the Industrial Correctional Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115 . Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Philadelphia County, can be found on our  Visit Inmate  Page. Industrial Correctional Center Phone: 215-685-7100

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Philadelphia County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center follow these steps:

• Select Pennsylvania, then select Industrial Correctional Center, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Philadelphia County.
• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Philadelphia County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping  Commissary  packages to an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page  for Philadelphia County.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Philadelphia County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Industrial Correctional Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.

• Select Pennsylvania, then select Industrial Correctional Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to  Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Industrial Correctional Center.

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