Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center Family & Friends Information

Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center Inmate in-person Visitation Information (Remote video visitation information is in the following section)

Step 1 - Application to Visit

All potential visitors, whether they are immediate or extended family, friends, or clergy, must complete an online Application to Visit.  Background checks are done on all applicants so be truthful. 

These are the instructions to help you fill out the Application.

Once you are approved (or denied) your inmate will be notified and then it is their responsibility to notify you of the decision.

Step 2 - The Visit

Be familiar with visiting rules, regulations, procedures and dress code before you visit. You will be required to follow them.  Rules are available here, upon request from the facility and are posted in the visiting room. 

The Visiting Hours vary and are subject to change, so you can view the visitation schedule online.

The number and length of visits may also vary, however all visits shall be limited to 3 visitors per offender and may include up to 3 additional visitors who are age 5 and under. That said, inmates on reception and orientation status may receive only one visit per month while awaiting assignment to a permanent institution or treatment center.

Arrive 30 minutes earlier, but not before that, and don't leave anyone or a pet in your car.

Leave your purse, wallet, phone and keys in your car, or you can always store it in a locker on site.

Required Identification
Adult visitors: valid photo ID, such as current driver’s license or Department of Revenue ID card
Visitors age 13-18: a current school photo ID card that includes their name or a valid federal or state government-issued ID card
Visitors under age 18, unless married to the offender, must be accompanied by an authorized adult visitor.

Allowed Items
You can bring in coins in clear sandwich bag or transparent plastic pouch for use in vending machines, medications and devices needed for your health (with a physician's note), and if you have an infant, you can bring in the following: one clear carry-all, 6 diapers, 1 blanket, 3 clear plastic bottles of prepared infant beverage, 1 clear plastic no-spill toddler cup, 3 unopened vendor containers of baby food, 1 plastic pacifier, teether and/or rattle, 1 small plastic spoon and 1 unopened package of baby wipes.