Modified In-Person Visitation Underway at All DOC Facilities
On June 12, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) opened all Division of Correction units and Division of Community Correction centers to MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION.
The COVID-19 public health emergency prompted the DOC to suspend all visitation in March 2020. In December 2020, the DOC launched a visitation pilot at four facilities. Following a brief suspension of the pilot at the beginning of the year, six more facilities were added in April.
In-person visits to inmates/residents will be made by pre-approved individuals only. Immediate, adult family members may submit requests for visitation appointments. Those wishing to visit a DOC facility should carefully review the modified VISITATION RULES. After reviewing the new visitation rules, you may visit the website: https://telegov.egov.com/docrequest to complete a visitation appointment request form. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Division of Community Correction Resident Visitation
Written information regarding procedures governing visitation will be made available to residents upon their arrival at the institution. At a minimum, the information will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Center address/phone number, directions to the center
- Days and hours of visitation
- Approved dress code and identification requirements for visitors
- Items authorized in the visiting room
- Special rules for children
- Special visits
Each resident is responsible for notifying his/her family and friends if they are approved or denied visiting privileges or if visiting privileges have been suspended or terminated. The web-based visitation system also sends out notifications.
Visitor Applications
A visitor application must be completed and returned to the address listed on the application. Applications are then processed, reviewed and either approved or denied by the Center Administrator. This process may take from seven days to three weeks. A criminal history check is completed on all prospective visitors.
Visitation Hours and Number of Allowable Visitors
(*At this time, the information highlighted in RED in this section does not apply due to the Modified Visitation Rules noted above.)
Visitation is either Saturday or Sunday. After approval, check with the individual Center for specific visiting hours. No visitation is allowed on holidays.
*Up to four visitors are allowed during any one visit, including children. However, ACC may limit the number of visitors due to space limitations. If an infant is being brought into the facility, only a bottle and diapers are allowed in the visitation room.
*Special Visits
(*At this time, the information in this section does not apply due to the Modified Visitation Rules noted above.)
If the Center Administrator approves, special visits may be allowed during the week for approved visitors who live out of state. No special visits are allowed on holidays.
