Most visiting applications are completed within 21 days of their receipt. INCLUDING A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WHEN THE APPLICATION IS RETURNED WILL ENSURE THAT THE PROPOSED VISITOR IS PROVIDED NOTIFICATION OF HIS/HER An inmate may have more than 12 visitors on their visiting list with the approval of the institution superintendent or wardenif all visitors on the listare close family members. If approved, inmates will be notified that a visitor has been added to their visiting list. Inmates in A&E status who have sexually-related offenses may be restricted fromhavingvisitors who areunder the age of 18. Professional visitors are processed at the prison facility where the incarcerated individual is incarcerated. COVID-19 Prison Visit Appointment Request. Suspensions may be applied for the visitor(s) and the disciplinary process may be applied for the incarcerated individual. Visitors who were in the carpool and tested negative will be able visit after 14 days have elapsed and they have a negative result on their Rapid Antigen Test (given at the facility on the date visitation is to occur). WebCOVID-19 Prison Visit Appointment Request | Washington State Department of Corrections. endobj Handicap parking spaces are provided for visitors with handicapped license plates or displaying state-authorized handicap parking placards. Money or other items intended to be given to an inmate. Per DOC Policy 450.300 (pdf), a record of each visit is entered into the statewide visit system. Restrictions apply equally to men, women, and children. The affidavit mustinclude the physical description of each proposed visitor. The Visitor Medication Questionnaire is required if you will be bringing life-sustaining medication for yourself, or a minor. The Department only accepts Electronic Visit Applications for prison visits at this time. See the COVID-19 prison visit guidelines, frequently Visitors who are not dressed appropriately may be denied entrance. M.A. Additionally, hand sanitizer must be used by all after playing games. An inmate's hands must remain visible at all times.Inappropriate conduct by visitors or inmates, including children, may result in termination of the visitand potentialsuspension of visiting privileges. (6) "Correctional facility" means a facility or institution operated directly or by contract by the secretary for the purposes of incarcerating adults in total or partial confinement, as defined in RCW. You can email the visiting application to the Visitor Services Unit or fax to (503) 373-1173. It is the inmate's responsibility to ensure theirvisitors are aware of all visiting rules and regulations. The Washington State Department of Corrections manages all state-operated adult prisons, and supervises adult inmates who live in the community. The rapid antigen test is collected by utilizing a nasal swab in each nostril. If any visitor does not pass the active screening or has a positive rapid antigen test for COVID-19 the EFV will be cancelled with no priority to reschedule. If you are visiting with an infant or small child you may be allowed to bring additional items with you into visitation including diapers, baby bottles and wipes. WebVisiting Scholar Application | Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington. Spanish and can also be requested by checking a box on the DOC-21AA (visiting application). For application status information, please contact our staff. For more information about visiting an inmate in Washington read the. WebVisiting. When local county COVID-19 levels are low (green) and COVID-19 activity is minimal at the individual facility the following may occur: When local county COVID-19 levels are moderate (yellow) or high (red) facilities will follow these guidelines along with those identified in the Safe Start plan: Restricted housing will follow DOC 320.255 Restrictive Housing (pdf) policy for scheduling, hours, and will remain non-contact according to Restrictive Housing Level System Grid (Attachment 2) (pdf). Please refer to your facility webpage and visit guidelines for current information. prohibits delivery of any article to an inmate of a state correctional facility, depositing or concealing an article within the facility or within its boundaries, or receiving an article to convey out of the institution that is contrary to the rules and regulations and without the knowledge or permission of the warden or superintendent. WebApplication Assistance. Potential visitor completes all remaining form fields. Extended Family Visits (EFV) scheduling resumed on September 1, 2021facilities began to create calendar dates for upcoming EFV opportunities. The individual reentry plan describes actions that should occur to prepare individual offenders for release from prison or jail, specifies the supervision and services they will experience in the community, and describes an offender's eventual discharge to aftercare upon successful completion of supervision. If you need assistance with completing an electronic application, please contact the Statewide Visit Unit. Camisoles and tank tops must be worn under other clothing. Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure visiting facilities are comfortable, Corrections is thankful to the Tribes for caring for these lands since time immemorial and honors its ongoing connection to these communities past, present and future. This is not a complete list of prohibited items; visitors shouldreview site-specific visiting information available on the Visit periods remain up to three hours in duration. Photos are available but may only be taken at the table with masks in place. Games may be available to be utilized by one individual and their visitors. The Washington State Department of Corrections acknowledges that its facilities, offices and operations are on the ancestral lands and customary territories of Indigenous Peoples, Tribes and Nations. Some facilities may require the use of street parking or a parking ramp. (7) "County" means a county or combination of counties. Before you can visit you must be placed on the inmate's approved visiting list. Anyone denied visitation must leave facilityproperty immediately; waiting in vehicles or parking lots is not allowed. endobj Individuals may only be on one incarcerated individual's Approved Visitor List. The facility will notify the inmate of visitors who have been approved or allow the inmate to check a visitors status through a kiosk, so stay in contact with them to find out your status. DOC Visit Programs are slowly resuming throughout the state. They do not have access to information regarding your application once it has been submitted. Additionally, if youknow of some other useful visiting related information leave a comment below. DOC-2424Visitor Requesting Accommodations form. Make sure your visit will be a success by carefully following these four steps. DOC Form 21-575 Acknowledgement of Visitor Search Requirements, DOC Policy 100.560 Non-Discrimination & Accessibility for Visitors/Guests with Disabilities, Notice to the Public Concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act (Attachment 1), DOC Policy 450.200 Telephone Use by Offenders, DOC Policy 420.340 Searching and Detaining Facility Visitors, DOC Policy 450.300 Visits for Incarcerated Individuals, Eligibility Requirements for Visitors (Attachment 1), DOC Policy 590.100 Extended Family Visiting, Extended Family Visit (EFV) Allowable Items (Attachment 1), Sex Offenses and Serious Violent Offenses (Attachment 2), DOC Policy 450.310 Visits & Social Outings for Work Release Offenders, DOC Policy 150.100 Public Information and Media Relations, DOC Policy 150.150 Visits & Tours of Department Facilities & Offices, DOC Policy 200.200 Offender Betterment Fund (OBF), DOC Policy 850.030 Relationships/Contacts with Offenders, DOC 20-182 Government Designated Escort Application, DOC 20-438 Approval for Visitation with Multiple Offenders, DOC Form 20-441 Parent/Legal Consent for Minor Visit And/Or Escort, DOC 20-441 Permiso De Los Padres/Guardian Legal Para Visita De Un Menor Y/O Acompanante, DOC 20-450 Approval for Visits by CurrentFormer Employee, Contract Staff, or Volunteer, DOC 21-787 Peticion para una Visita Especial, DOC 05-370 Request for Criminal History Record Information, DOC 20-169 Work Release Visitor & Sponsor Application, DOC 20-169 Reclusorio Nocturno Solicitud para Visitantes y Patrocinadores. Vending machines will be available for use by visitors at the direction of facility staff, requiring visitors to wipe down machines at touch points after use. 20-060 Visitor Application If you are not immediately redirected to the form, click this link to access 20-060 Visitor Application. Loitering in parking lots is prohibited. This includes speaking, waving, and thesounding of horns or blinking of headlights. The appointment request form has been discontinued, see the Prison Visit Programs Elimination of Online Scheduler memo for more details. Visiting Approval The AIC will be notified in writing if a visitor has been approved and added to their visiting list or denied. Changesto an inmate's visiting list must be initiated by the inmate. These masks are disposable. Up to five approved visitors of any age may visit the incarcerated individual. Visitors are encouragedto read signage on roadways, ramps, and meters to ensure parking restrictions are followed. If the incarcerated individual participating in the EFV is on medication/s via pill line, these medications will be brought to the EFV unit to be taken. facility webpageor contact the facility directly for further information: Allowed <> The individual reentry plan describes actions that should occur to prepare individual offenders for release from prison or jail, specifies the supervision and services they will experience in the community, and describes an offender's eventual discharge to aftercare upon successful completion of supervision. Vehicles must be secured (windows rolled up, doors locked). The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) understands the importancefor inmates tomaintain contact with family and friends. For inquiries, please visit us in RAITT 318 during our in-person hours, email us at uwscand@uw.edu or call 206-543-0645. Thank you! WebThe Washington State Department of Corrections manages all state-operated adult prisons. Reasonable efforts will be made to ensure visiting facilities are comfortable, pleasant, and Vending machine use and the childrens area will operate dependent upon county level and facility operational status (see. All visitors must ensure clothing meets the visiting room guidelines. The following are required for all minors who will be visiting an incarcerated individual at a Department of Corrections (DOC) prison facility: The following may also apply depending on the nature of the minor's visit: See DOC Policy 450.300 Visits for Incarcerated Individuals and the Prison Visits Asked Questions webpage for more information regarding minor visits. 3 0 obj Please note visitors whom are 18 years of age and older must present a valid, current photo identification at the time of the visit (i.e., driver's license or state issued identification card, international visitors must present their passport). Please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information about visitor applications. Upon arriving at a new prison, inmates create a visiting list using the following process: An inmate is given a Visitor Information Form when he/she arrives at a new facility. Contact the facility for the exact items they allow. The Visiting Application must be submitted in advance to the facility Mailroom or Information Desk where the prisoner is currently housed to allow for review of the Application. Gang-related clothing, headwear, shoes, logos, or insignias. RCW 9.73.095 Intercepting, recording, or divulging offender conversations Conditions Notice. Administrative Code Ch. Shorts that do not reach fingertip length when the visitor stands with upright posture, arms straight down, fingers extended. The facility will notify the inmate of visitors who have been approved or allow the inmate to check a visitors status through a kiosk, so stay in contact with them to find out your status. We want to ensure your visiting experience has been comfortable. If you have already submitted an electronic application, please do not submit a paper application unless instructed by visit personnel. See the COVID-19 prison visit guidelines, frequently Reading List: Folklore and Mythology, M.A. A brief hug at the beginning and again at the end of the visit is permitted. (12) "Good conduct" means compliance with department rules and policies. (30) "Vocational training" or "vocational education" means "vocational education" as defined in RCW, (31) "Washington business" means an in-state manufacturer or service provider subject to chapter, (32) "Work programs" means all classes of correctional industries jobs authorized under RCW. Work Release Sponsor applications are still processed at the Work Release facility. Unfortunately, visitors who had a confirmed visit session scheduled during a COVID-19 outbreak are not guaranteed a rescheduled EFV in the same month. To visit an inmate in prison, minor visitors must have a completed 20-181 minor visitor application. Webapplication to the mail room or deliver to the information desk of the facility you are requesting to visit. (26) "Significant expansion" includes any expansion into a new product line or service to the class I business that results from an increase in benefits provided by the department, including a decrease in labor costs, rent, or utility rates (for water, sewer, electricity, and disposal), an increase in work program space, tax advantages, or other overhead costs. WebThe Washington State Department of Corrections manages all state-operated adult prisons. The following clothing items are generally not permitted but please consult the visiting policy for the The incarcerated individual will not leave the EFV unit until the rapid antigen tests results are available for all visit participants to determine if they can return directly to their unit/general population. However, prior to staff entering the EFV unit, all individuals participating in the EFV are required to put their masks on. Special Accommodations Accommodations for visitors who are unable to successfully walk through and clear the metal detector due to a medical appliance/assistive device should be requestedusing a Camouflage clothing, and clothes with multiple side pockets/layers of clothing is not allowed. Please work with the facility EFV scheduler to provide proof of the previously confirmed EFV when rescheduling. WebUpon arriving at a new prison, inmates create a visiting list using the following process: An inmate is given a Visitor Information Form when he/she arrives at a new facility. Please allow a minimum of eight weeks before inquiring with the Statewide Visit Unit regarding application status. 20-060 Visitor Application If you are not immediately redirected to the form, click this link to access 20-060 Visitor Application. Visitors are urged to confirm visit status with the facility prior to traveling to visit. specific facility as to what attire and items are permitted in the visiting room: The inmate you plan to visit should tell you what the visiting schedule is for that prison; however, if you have any questions Visiting Approval The AIC will be notified in writing if a visitor has been approved and added to their visiting list or denied. <> We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the Indigenous populations and communities, and strive to work with our Tribal partners to improve the lives of Indigenous People and non-Indigenous neighbors throughout the state. If you have a question about visiting an inmate in Washington,or have already visited your inmate and would like to share your experience, please leave us a comment. Including a self-addressed-stamped envelope when this application is returned will ensure that you receive notification of your approval or denial to visit. When masks are required, they may only be down while a person is actively taking a drink of water and must immediately be pulled back into appropriate positioning at the conclusion of the drink. Restrictions apply equally to men, women, and children. If there is a limited area or facility-wide COVID-19 outbreak, EFVs may be suspended for a period of time. Below are Department of Corrections (DOC) policies that apply to visiting with incarcerated individual's and/or visits to DOC facilities and offices. (The document is also available in Spanish: Members of religious groups including clergy, dresses or skirts with a high-cut split in the back, front, or side, clothing that looks like inmate clothing (khaki or green military-type clothing). Personal wheelchairs are subject to search. For infants and toddlers the following items are allowed and must be stored in a clear plastic bag or container: Two empty, clear plastic bottles that can be filled with water, juice, milk, or formula, One plastic Tupperware-type childs cup with lid, Two unopened plastic containers of formula, juice, or other infant-specific fluids (e.g., Pedialyte). If shared outside equipment is used during an EFV, individuals will wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after use. Visitors 18 and older must have a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state issued ID, US passport, or military ID with them in order to attend a visiting session. Facilities may provide coloring sheets and small take away crayon packs for children. All visitors must pass through a metal detector and may be searched. Prison & Work Release Visits Prison & Work Release Visitor Applications The Department only accepts electronic visit applications for prison & work release visits. For infants and children unable to follow the instruction, the parent or approved escort will collect the specimen. Online Services. All persons aged two years (24 months) and older must wear a DOC issued face mask. 1 0 obj Tobacco and tobacco related products such as cigarettes, lighters, and matches are prohibited from entering into the prison, leave these in your car. (1) "Adult basic education" means education or instruction designed to achieve general competence of skills in reading, writing, and oral communication, including English as a second language and preparation and testing services for obtaining a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW. Corrections is thankful to the Tribes for caring for these lands since time immemorial and honors its ongoing connection to these If there are adjacent or combined outdoor EFV areas, only one EFV party can be in the outdoor area at a time. Footwear must be worn at all times. WebVisiting Scholar Application | Department of Scandinavian Studies | University of Washington. An individual reentry plan is updated throughout the period of an offender's incarceration and supervision to be relevant to the offender's current needs and risks. The advanced tools of the editor will direct you through the editable PDF template. Prison & Work Release Visits Prison & Work Release Visitor Applications The Department only accepts electronic visit applications for prison & work release visits. Submitting more than one application will cause previous application to be voided and will DELAY the outcome of your request as timeframes are from the date of the most recent application. (28) "Transportation" means the conveying, by any means, of an incarcerated pregnant woman or youth from the correctional facility to another location from the moment she leaves the correctional facility to the time of arrival at the other location, and includes the escorting of the pregnant incarcerated woman or youth from the correctional facility to a transport vehicle and from the vehicle to the other location. The appointment request form has been discontinued, see the Prison Visit Programs Elimination of Online Scheduler memo for more details. Headwear (provided it does not conceal identity). Photos may be taken at the table or at available backdrops in the visit room. Childrens Areas will be open, but physical distancing is encouraged, visitors are encouraged to allow a child to pick out a toy and return to their table rather than remaining in the play area. Any person accompanying a visitor whois not visiting an inmatemust leave facilityproperty while waiting for the visitor(s); waiting in the parking lot or a vehicle is prohibited. Visit applications are processed in the order received. Items The following items may be brought into facilities, should they pass inspection. A separate application must be completed for each proposed visitor (minor or adult). Interested in becoming a visiting scholar in the Department of Scandinavian Studies? It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. The facility will notify the inmate of visitors who have been approved or allow the inmate to check a visitors status through a kiosk, so stay in contact with them to find out your status. For inquiries, please visit us in RAITT 318 during our in-person hours, email us at uwscand@uw.edu or call 206-543-0645. (16) "Individual reentry plan" means the plan to prepare an offender for release into the community. 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