If at any time during the EFV symptoms potentially related to COVID-19 develop in a visitor or the incarcerated individual, they will be immediately reported by phone to staff who will consult with health services. Violation of this law is a Class I felony, the punishment for which is imprisonment up to 3.5 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.The DOC is committed to maintaining drug-free facilities and will investigate and assist in the prosecution of any individual attempting to introduce drugs or other prohibited items into acorrectional facility. WebThe Department of Corrections (DOC) recognizes the vital role families play in the reentry process, and will support incarcerated individuals in maintaining ties with family, friends, and the community through personal visits and engagement with community stakeholders and partners. Please refer to your facility webpage and visit guidelines for current information. Contact visitation will require, regardless of age, all visitors to: Those who screen out due to active screening or positive rapid antigen test will not be able to participate in visitation. Uniforms including military anddoctors/nurse scrubs are restricted from being worn. Tops, tights or leggings of this material may be worn under attire of appropriate length as identified in this section. 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. 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. 20-060 Visitor Application If you are not immediately redirected to the form, click this link to access 20-060 Visitor Application. Visit periods remain up to three hours in duration. 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. Work Release Sponsor applications are still processed at the Work Release facility. Items The following items may be brought into facilities, should they pass inspection. Do not mail the application to the prisoner. 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. Individuals participating in an EFV will not leave the EFV unit area for the duration of the EFV. A visitor's hand may be stamped by security staff and checked when entering and leaving secure areas.Visitors age 16 or older must provide photo identification. Anyone denied visitation must leave facilityproperty immediately; waiting in vehicles or parking lots is not allowed. AICsmay be permitted anunlimited number of approved visitors on their respectivevisiting lists, and it is their responsibility to monitor andmaintain their visiting list. These protocols are dependent on time, plant layout and other factors, and may look slightly different from facility to facility. If you have already submitted an electronic application, please do not submit a paper application unless instructed by visit personnel. To visit an inmate in prison, minor visitors must have a completed 20-181 minor visitor application. Each visitor will need to complete the Department of Health required document for rapid antigen testing, ideally prior to arriving on facility grounds. DOC Visit Programs are slowly resuming throughout the state. Suspensions may be applied for the visitor(s) and the disciplinary process may be applied for the incarcerated individual. (10) "Evidence-based" means a program or practice that has had multiple-site random controlled trials across heterogeneous populations demonstrating that the program or practice is effective in reducing recidivism for the population. Visitors who are not dressed appropriately may be denied entrance. x}k8?8EAc,Xd$}L&7bI:Itg:") \N,EQ$EQWuUB0QjQMq{w^?=-[,o`xXQ7*>y__bW>-Ouwgjw_=tv?i7g}3Chg4CDYBe,F.u)tgHT)Y)`dE'pe=*BPQwJ1Rm;D WAC 137-28-350 Sanctions Authority to impose. Any child leaving the visiting area must be accompanied by an adult.Inmates may embrace and kiss visitors at the beginning and end of each visit. All policy requirements will be in effect. Visitors may call the facilityto determine if an inmate has any visiting restrictions.Behavior While Visiting Visitors must conduct themselves in an appropriate and courteous manner and must follow all visiting rules at all times. Webstandards apply. For student advising, please email Lauren Visitors are encouragedto read signage on roadways, ramps, and meters to ensure parking restrictions are followed. Corrections is thankful to the Tribes for caring for these lands since time immemorial and honors its ongoing connection to these WebMinor Children (any child under 18) visiting application: A parent or guardian needs to complete a Form 300-01G Authorization for Minor Child Visitation and mail to the location You can also mail the form to Visiting Services Unit, 3723 Fairview Industrial Dr. Suite 200, Salem, OR 97302. The Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) encourages visiting opportunities between inmates and approved visitors. (15) "Indigent inmate," "indigent," and "indigency" mean an inmate who has less than a $25 balance of disposable income in his or her institutional account on the day a request is made to utilize funds and during the 30 days previous to the request. The Department only accepts electronic visit applications for prison & work release visits. Complete an on-site COVID-19 rapid antigen test prior to the visit commencing and at the conclusion of the visit before departure, regardless of vaccination status. Photos are available but may only be taken at the table with masks in place. Reading List: Language and Literature, Scandinavian Studies Department Statement Condemning Genocide in Ukraine. Cell phones, cameras, pagers, recording equipment, and all other electronic devices. The process for specials visits is at the discretion of the facility superintendent. Participate in active screening prior to the visit, which includes a series of health-related questions and a temperature check. Personal wheelchairs are subject to search. Restroom use is permitted during the visit session. READ CAREFULLY: All questions MUST be answered. 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. Visiting Approval The AIC will be notified in writing if a visitor has been approved and added to their visiting list or denied. The following guidelines help to ensure a safe and secure visiting environment while promoting a family atmosphere.Wisconsin Statutes s. 302.095(2) - Delivering Articles to Inmate Discover or confirm the whereabouts of the inmate you would like to visit. See the COVID-19 prison visit guidelines, frequently asked questions, and facility visitation status for more information. All verbal and non-verbal communication with inmates fromoutside the approved visiting area is prohibited. WebVisiting. (3) "Civil judgment for assault" means a civil judgment for monetary damages awarded to a correctional officer or department employee entered by a court of competent jurisdiction against an inmate that is based on, or arises from, injury to the correctional officer or department employee caused by the inmate while the correctional officer or department employee was acting in the course and scope of his or her employment. Visiting area rules are specified in each facility's visiting information guide.No-Contact Visits Inmates in restrictive housing or under no-contact visiting restrictions may have additional restrictions imposed,such as the required use of audio visual equipment or limits placed uponvisiting hours,length of visits, or thenumber of visitors per visit. Please allow a minimum of 12 weeks before inquiring about the status of your EFV application. Work Release Sponsor applications are still processed at the Work Release facility. Restrictions apply equally to men, women, and children. If the visitor wishes to be added back to the visit list of the same incarcerated individual, the 90 day wait will not be waived. All EFV participants require Superintendent/designee approval. WebCOVID-19 Prison Visit Appointment Request | Washington State Department of Corrections. A new date may be requested through the facility process. This form is available for download in WebFor more information on visiting with a minor visit the Washington DOC website here. 1 0 obj Other physical contact is dependent upon county level and facility operational status (see. are not allowed to be worn. See the COVID-19 prison visit guidelines, frequently Visitors and incarcerated individuals will use hand sanitizer before entering and upon exiting the visit room. Individuals from one EFV group may not be within 6 feet of EFV participants from other groups within the EFV area. Any vehicle left on state property for more than 24 hours may be ticketed or towed at the owners expense. <>/XObject<>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 19 0 R 25 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> A separate application must be completed for each proposed visitor (minor or adult). See Family & Friend and Professionals for information that may be applicable to your visit. If there is no suitable location for nursing, mothers may nurse in the visit room, provided they maintain reasonable modesty while nursing. Individuals denied placement on an incarcerated individual's Approved Visitor List will be informed, in writing, of the reason for denial. 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. x=]s7f7;*WQS_GF[W3C A@|f9__nz>+~}v~o?_Z6on}Ig7oQtRoBOUSTrY+/(/9ylD.I|1hhn3@e)M72^^'^jo&g!> U$PJ-+Os_zE%*RS/oEXv6ER[ij /1Ui|? Visitors will follow instructions of the staff proctoring the collection. Clothing that closely resembles the inmates clothes or the staffs clothes is prohibited. Potential visitor completes all remaining form fields. 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. See Prison Visits Frequently Asked Questions for more information about visiting a prison facility. Webapplication to the mail room or deliver to the information desk of the facility you are requesting to visit. All persons aged two years (24 months) and older must wear a DOC issued face mask. This includes persons carpooling but visiting different incarcerated individuals. 1 0 obj Visitors who are not dressed appropriately may be denied entrance. Headwear (provided it does not conceal identity). (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). Corrections is committed to mitigating the transmission of COVID-19 in prison populations, so a personal decision to try to mask symptoms in an effort to visit a loved one is dangerous and potentially deadly. Corrections is thankful to the Tribes for caring for these lands since time immemorial and honors its ongoing connection to these If you need help completing an application to visit an inmate, we encourage you to contact Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI). Directional arrows route foot traffic through high volume areas and other strategies may be in place which could cause a delay in movement. Spanish and can also be requested by checking a box on the DOC-21AA (visiting application). Additionally, each facility has its own visiting guidelines detailing important notices, visiting rules, family friendly events, and visit schedules, which can be accessed in the table below. DOC Visit Programs are slowly resuming throughout the state. Water will be provided upon request. standards apply. Before you can visit you must be placed on the inmate's approved visiting list. EFVs are intended to support building sustainable relationships important to incarcerated individual reentry, as well as provide incentive for those serving long-term sentences to engage in positive behavioral choices, therefore reducing violent infractions. <> EFV processing generally takes 8-10 weeks from the time that the department receives all necessary documentation. See the Prison Alerts & Notices for information that may impact your travel plans. Metal DetectorsVisitors will be denied entry to the visiting room if they are unable to successfully cleara metal detector withinthree attempts. Due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19 transmission in congregate living environments such as prisons, additional safety precautions will continue to be required. Therefore, the first step in planning your visit should be to determine where the inmate is currently housed. WebThe Washington State Department of Corrections manages all state-operated adult prisons. DOC Visit Programs are slowly resuming throughout the state. If a visitor tests positive for COVID-19 at the end of the EFV, the incarcerated individual will not return to their unit/general poulation as per the WA State DOC COVID-19 Screening, Testing, and Infection Control Guideline (pdf). Scandinavian Studies Department Statement Condemning Genocide in Ukraine. endobj Agency Directory who can be verified by the information contained in the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report, may be allowed to visit. 2 0 obj For application status information, please contact our staff. It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. You can also mail the form to Visiting Services Unit, 3723 Fairview Industrial Dr. Suite 200, Salem, OR 97302. In order to best support their loved one, inmate friends and family should familiarize themselves withDAIvisitation rules and procedures. 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). Extended Family Visits (EFV) scheduling resumed on September 1, 2021facilities began to create calendar dates for upcoming EFV opportunities. Inmate completes their portion of the form and mails a copy to each potential visitor. 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. Prohibited An individual removed from an Approved Visitor List must wait 90 calendar days before applying to visit the same or another incarcerated individual. Physical restraint does not include momentary periods of minimal physical restriction by direct person-to-person contact, without the aid of mechanical restraint, accomplished with limited force and designed to: (a) Prevent an offender from completing an act that would result in potential bodily harm to self or others or damage property; (b) Remove a disruptive offender who is unwilling to leave the area voluntarily; or. If facility resources are available, nursing mothers may be asked to relocate to a non-restroom location identified by facility employees. (19) "Physical restraint" means the use of any bodily force or physical intervention to control an offender or limit an offender's freedom of movement in a way that does not involve a mechanical restraint. ItemsThe following items are prohibited atall DAI facilities. (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. The number of visitors and duration of visits will vary depending on your inmate's custody level and facilities accommodations. Participate in active screening, which includes a series of health-related questions and a temperature check. If you need help completing an application to visit an inmate, we encourage you to contact Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI). 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