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General Information HMP Bullingdon

The prison is run by HMPS as part of the South Central region. It has a capacity of 1114 and the #1 governor is Laura Sapwell, who has been in charge since March 2020. HMP Bullingdon opened 30 years ago and was the first of a new design of prisons, which had since been copied elsewhere. It was originally built with 4 cellular blocks based around the same T-shaped design of three spurs, each with three landings leading off a central office complex. 2 new units were subsequently added.  

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• Charndon – general population, including the drug recovery unit on C2 spur
• Dorton – general population
• Edgcott – prisoners convicted of sexual offences
• Finmere – the first night centre
• Segregation unit
• Health care inpatient unit

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What Is The Dress Code For Visitors Attending Prison Visits?

When visiting a prison , there are specific dress codes that visitors are required to adhere to. These dress codes aim to maintain security, safety, and a respectful environment within the prison setting. While there may be slight variations depending on the individual prison’s policies, here are some general guidelines for dress codes when visiting a prison in the UK:

• Modest and Non-Revealing Clothing: Visitors should wear modest and non-revealing clothing. Avoid wearing clothing that is too tight, transparent, or exposes a significant amount of skin. This includes items such as mini-skirts, low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts, or shorts.
• Smart Casual Attire: The recommended dress code for visitors is typically smart casual attire. This can include trousers or skirts paired with shirts, blouses, or sweaters. Clothing should be clean, in good condition, and free of offensive or inappropriate imagery or messages.
• Avoid Certain Items: Visitors are usually not permitted to wear certain items that may raise security concerns. These can include clothing with metal buttons, excessive jewellery, belts, or items with large buckles. Additionally, visitors may be asked to remove outerwear such as coats, jackets, or hats before entering the prison.
• Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are usually required for visitors. It is important to wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking as visitors may need to go through security checks or walk through prison facilities.
• Children’s Dress Code: If children are visiting the prison, they are generally expected to follow the same dress code as adults. Parents or guardians should ensure that children are appropriately dressed and adhere to the guidelines mentioned above.

It’s important to note that dress codes can vary between different prisons and may be subject to individual prison policies. Visitors should check with the specific prison they plan to visit to ensure they are aware of any additional dress code requirements or restrictions. Adhering to the dress code helps ensure a smooth visitation process and contributes to a safe and respectful environment within the prison.

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About HMP Bullingdon

Five miles outside the historic market town of Bicester in Oxfordshire, HMP Bullingdon is a local resettlement prison with a capacity of 1,100.

It accommodates men at the start of their time in custody and as they prepare to transition back to their communities. It also supervises people on short sentences (under 12 months) and individuals on remand.

Inside HMP Bullingdon

HMP Bullingdon is a busy prison, with prisoners arriving and leaving every day.

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On arrival, each prisoner is quickly assessed to determine what support they need to help them get the most out of their time in custody and to reduce their chances of reoffending.

This includes helping them learn new skills to increase their employability. One of HMP Bullingdon’s main aims is that all prisoners have a job to go to when they return to their communities.

Learning new skills

Prisoners have access to a wide range of education, training and work opportunities, including:

• studying for qualifications in basic skills such as English and Maths, and distance learning through the Open University
• training in a range of trades and professions such as printing, industrial cleaning, information and communications technology (ICT) and business skills
• working in one of the onsite prison workshops or learning grounds work and horticultural skills in the prison gardens

Staff benefits

As an employee of HMP Bullingdon, you’ll have access to a range of facilities and employee benefits including:

• use of a free onsite gym
• free onsite parking
• excellent training and career progression
• occupational health services, including physiotherapy and counselling support

This is in addition to the  great benefits you get from being a part of HM Prison and Probation Service .

How to get to HMP Bullingdon

With plenty of on-site parking, HMP Bullingdon is just 5 miles from Bicester and a 30-minute drive from Oxford.

There’s a regular bus service from Bicester station and taxis available outside the station.

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Visiting someone in prison this summer: What you should and shouldn’t wear

Why visit an inmate and what to wear and why.

Prison visitation is a big deal to both the inmate and the family or friend visiting an inmate. But there are dress codes and rules of conduct you must adhere to. Having one of our loved ones, family members or friends end up in jail or prison can be a very challenging and difficult situation to go through. When this definitive setback occurs within the relationship between you and your loved one, it is easy to be afraid or to don’t even consider a prison visitation in the future. Our imagination can drag us to judge and think that we will expose ourselves to danger while visiting inmates in prison. Proper attire is regarded as a condition of admission to a Federal prison or State Department of Corrections facility, and this is why.

But, if practical procedures are followed, and a careful and detailed preparation takes place, a visit to your friend loved in prison one can be 100% secure. That visit could be all that person needs to reflect and regain faith, and it can also help you to reduce your feelings of loss and reinforce your relationship with that person. Prison visitation could be the start of a positive change.

Visiting Prison: A Dress code

One of the main factors that you need to consider before showing up and connecting with your loved one is the prison dress code and what you plan on wearing. There will certainly be all of the security measures in place, but it is important to avoid any kind of provocation between inmates that then can turn into allegations or dangerous situations for your loved one within the prison. The following observations and tips generally apply for prison visitors:

No hats or outerwear. This is the way in which prisons protect and avoid the traffic of any kind of illegal contraband or objects between inmates and visitors, so your outfit should not create any space between your body and your clothes in which you could possibly hide something. Try using casual and simple clothes that don’t meet this criteria.

• Don’t use any type of uniform as this represents a security risk
• Any type of clothes that exposes a large amount of flesh is highly risky, so try to cover the majority of your body with light clothes, and leave the mini skirt at home.
• Try using clothes that have a different color from officers and inmates uniforms, so that you can be quickly identified as a visitor in case of an altercation.
• Jewelry can represent a high risk for aggression, so avoid using any while visiting.
• Shoes are mandatory. Sandals or any other type of footwear that expose your skin can leave you unprotected.
• Tight clothing could also be considered as provocative.
• Offensive language or images in your clothing could also be a trigger for a conflict. Plain color clothes are ideal for this situations.

However, specific regulations and dress codes may vary among different institutions, so it is recommendable to bring an extra change of clothes and leave it in your car in case that something you are wearing is forbidden by any of the officers on duty.

Remember that all prison visitation dress code regulations are put in place to give you complete security while visiting an inmate in prison (or jail) so you can visit with an inmate to show your support and care, without taking any risk or exposing yourself.

Prison Visitation Dress Code

This information is gathered from multiple state prisons and county jails. Mostly all of the details about what you can wear when visiting an inmate are about the same across all prisons. Visitor information can be found on most websites for the prison you will be visiting.

Most Prohibited Items

These are items that you would typically have with you outside a prison on a normal day. But the following items are not authorized to enter most prison visiting areas:

• Cell phones, beepers or other electronic devices.
• Credit cards, bank access cards, EBT cards
• Condoms, cosmetics, candy and cigarettes
• Drugs (prescribed or otherwise) (Asthma inhalers and other life sustaining medications must be clearly marked and surrendered to a guard or supervisor prior to entering the prison visitation area.
• Keys (with the exceptions of locker keys and/or one vehicle key – no remotes or alarms).
• Money (cash or coin) .
• Photographs (scantily clothed, etc.).
• Purses, handbags and wallets (Clear plastic clutch bags or clear zip-lock sandwich bags may be utilized for authorized items).
• Sunglasses (non-prescription).
• Transportation passes.
• Weapons or sharp objects.
• Any item deemed to be a threat to the orderly running of the institution.

Mostly Prohibited Garments: Follow the dress code

When visiting prison inmates, the following dress code guidelines must be followed, regardless of gender:

• No transparent or fishnet clothing.
• No clothing that exposes undergarments or a portion of the body considered private.
• No skin-tight clothing.
• Tops must cover shoulders and midriff areas. No tube tops, tank tops, halter tops, low-cut shirts or shirts that expose shoulder, midriff area, torso or back.
• Bottoms must at least cover waist to mid-thigh.
• No shorts, skirts or dresses ending above midthigh, or which have an inseam length or slit ending more than three inches above the knee.
• No low-rise shorts, skirts or pants that expose the midriff or any portion of the buttocks.
• Military-style clothing worn by persons not in active or reserve military status
• Clothing closely resembling that issued to inmates, custody staff, security guards or law enforcement
• Medical or nursing uniforms
• Postal workers & delivery service uniforms, etc
• Halloween costumes of any kind; No Masks, ski masks, Halloween masks, etc
• Clothing depicting a message, either in wording or art, that could impact upon the safety, security or orderly operation of the correctional facility, including, but not limited to, that which is offensive, racist, sexually oriented, or advocates illegal or narcotic activities
• No hat or headgear, unless it is religiously oriented or medically necessary, and the visitor agrees to a search of same
• No shoes or sneakers with wheels (i.e.: Heelys). No flip-flops No steel-toed boots

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Prison Dress Code: What to Wear When Visiting a Loved One

01/19/2015 by Editor

Visiting a Loved One: Prison Dress Code

Most facilities have a dress code so you should know what is acceptable to wear when visiting a loved one in prison. Make sure that you know the facility’s rules for acceptable clothing. Yes, there is such a thing as prison dress code!

There are certain clothes and shoes that you can wear, and certain clothes and shoes that you should not wear. Even certain colors may not be allowed in a prison. These rules can also vary from prison to prison, so make sure you review the facility’s website or call them to find out what is appropriate. Listed below are some dress rules on what to wear when you are visiting a loved one in prison. It is also a good idea to bring extra clothes in case what you are wearing is not deemed appropriate. It will be up to the interpretation of the guard on duty as to what is appropriate for that facility. It is important that you understand that you can be denied visitation if you are not deemed dressed appropriately.

Some dress rules for what to wear when visiting your loved one in prison (but check with the facility you are going to):

• No sleeveless shirts, halter tops, tank tops, revealing or low cut tops
• No camouflage clothing
• Beware of certain colors that might be affiliated with local gangs
• Do not wear same colors as the inmates (so you are not mistaken as an inmate)
• No Shorts or short dresses
• No flip-flops

Remember that visiting your loved one in prison is a privilege and it is up to you to follow the rules. There are not a lot of things you have control over when you are visiting your loved one in prison. This is one rule that you do have control over as you decide what to wear on that day. This is also one of the easiest rules to follow.

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Attire Restrictions

There are restrictions on what you may wear to a CDCR Institution. In general, there are four rules to remember:

1. Clothing that resembles state-issued clothing that an incarcerated person wears to visiting (examples: blue denim or blue chambray shirts and blue denim pants, reception center attire).

2. Clothing that resembles law enforcement or military-type clothing, including raingear, when not legitimately worn by an individual on active duty or in an official capacity.

3. Dress conservatively and modestly; and

4. Do not wear any item that cannot be taken off and will not clear a metal detector (such as an underwire bra or clothing with metal buttons). There are specific restrictions:

• No strapless, halter, bare midriff, sheer, or transparent clothing;
• No skirts, dresses, or shorts that expose more than two inches above the knee;
• No clothing that exposes the breast, genitalia, or buttocks area;
• No very tight, form-fitting attire;
• No wigs, hairpieces, extensions, or other headpieces except for medical reasons and with prior approval;
• No hats or gloves, except with prior approval or in inclement weather; and
• No shower shoes.

Incarcerated people sometimes have their own local rules regarding visiting attire that is deemed unacceptable (i.e., “excess” jewelry, layered outfits, shoes without straps around the heel). It is wise to check with your local institution prior to your visit.

Most institutions have a Visitor Center that will lend you used but clean clothing if the clothing you wore is rejected by staff. The funding for these Visitor Centers is not always secure and thus the centers may not always be open. For these reasons, it is good practice to bring an extra set of clothing in the car in case you need to change.

If an officer tells you that your clothing is unacceptable but you feel that you have complied with the rules and your clothing is acceptable, you may ask to speak with the Visiting Sergeant or Lieutenant, who will make the decision about your clothing.

Although a minor must clear the metal detector, children under 36 inches are not subject to the restrictions related to colors of clothing or types of material.

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Norwich Prison

Norwich is a prison for men aged 18 and over on the eastern outskirts of Norwich in Norfolk.

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Book and plan your visit to Norwich prison

To visit someone in Norwich you must:

• be on that person’s visitor list
• book your visit in advance
• have the required ID with you when you go

At least one visitor must be 18 or older at every visit. Prisoners can have fup to 3 visitors over the age of 10 at one time, plus any younger children.

There may be a limit to the number of visits a prisoner can have. You can check this with Norwich prison.

Contact Norwich if you have any questions about visiting.

Help with the cost of your visit

If you get certain benefits or have an NHS health certificate, you might be able to get help with the costs of your visit , including:

• travel to Norwich
• somewhere to stay overnight

How to book family and friends visits

You can book your visit online or by telephone. Telephone booking line: 01603 708 790 Find out about call charges

The booking line is open:

• Monday to Thursday: 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4pm
• Friday: 10am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm

You can also email: [email protected]

Visits must be booked by midday on Friday for weekend visits.

Visiting times

Visits schedule for the reception site: A, B, C1, C2, K, and Ketts:

• Tuesday: A and K wing 10am to 11:30am
• Wednesday: B and C  wing 2pm to 3:30pm
• Thursday: M and A6 wing 10am to 11:30am
• Saturday: A and K wing 2pm to 3:30pm
• Sunday AM: B and C wing 10am to 11:30am
• Sunday PM: A6 and M Wing 2pm to 3:30pm

Visits schedule for the Cat C site: F, G, Healthcare and L wing:

• Tuesday: F and G wing 2pm to 3:30pm
• Thursday: F and G wing 2pm to 3:30pm
• Saturday: F and G wing 10am to 11:30am

Visits schedule for Britannia House:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am to 11:30am
• Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 11:30am, 2pm to 3:30pm and 3:30pm to 5pm

How to book legal and professional visits

Face to Face visits can be booked by email: [email protected]

Video link legal visits can be booked by email: [email protected]

Face to face professional and legal visits Main site and Cat C:

• Tuesday: 8am to 11:30am
• Thursday: 8am to 11:30am
• Tuesday: 2pm to 3:45pm
• Thursday: 2pm to 3:45pm

Getting to Norwich

Find Norwich on a map

HMP Norwich is situated on the eastern outskirts of Norwich, in Norfolk.

Bus numbers 23 or 24 from City Centre or the train Station go past HMP Norwich. Ask for Knox Road (or simply ask for the prison).

Take a train to Norwich Station (London services are via Liverpool Street). From Norwich Station it takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the prison. At the main junction outside the station follow Riverside Road (Keep River on your left). At the roundabout turn right up Ketts Hill onto Plumstead Road. Please note the prison is located at the top of a steep hill. Turn left into Barrack Road. The prison and Visitors’ Centre are situated at the end of the road. No special transport is provided. Buses and taxis can be taken to the prison.

From A11: Join A47 (Southern bypass around Norwich) and follow signs for Great Yarmouth. Take the slip road signposted A1042 (Norwich N & E & Thorpe St. Andrew). Go straight over the roundabout and under Railway Bridge. At mini roundabout turn right. Take left-hand slip road by traffic lights (Sainsbury’s should be on your right-hand side) signposted Cromer, Norwich Airport (A140). Follow road up hill to roundabout. Take the second exit, Plumstead Road (B1140), signpost “HM Prison”. Turn right into Barrack Road. HMP YOI Norwich, and the Visitors’ Centre, is situated at the end of the road Parking Limited parking is available on site. Information and leaflets on all the above services can be obtained from the visitors’ centre.

Parking is limited however car parking is free.

To plan your journey by public transport:

• use National Rail Enquiries
• use Traveline for local bus times

Entering Norwich

All visitors, aged 16 or older must prove their identity before entering the prison. Read the list of acceptable forms of ID when visiting a prison .

Incorrect identification could result in refused entry.

All visitors will be given a rub-down search, including children. You will also be searched by security dogs.

Visitors must adhere to the prison dress code that applies. Coats and hoodies may be worn however they must search via the x-ray machine prior to entry. We are aware that it is quite fashionable to wear two layers of trousers however during your visit could we ask that one layer is removed. Ripped jeans will also be permitted. Shorts can be worn however we request that hot pant length shorts are not worn. Miniskirts/dresses may be worn but only if worn with tights or leggings. In addition to this no revealing clothing is allowed.

Please be aware that if you are assessed as being inappropriately dressed the duty manager will be requested to attend and they will decide regarding your entry for your visit.

There will be a small selection refreshments available to purchase on your arrival at the visits centre.

There are strict controls on what you can take into Norwich prison. You will have to leave most of the things you have with you in a locker or at the visits centre, this includes pushchairs and car seats. You will need a £1 coin for the lockers, which is refundable.

You will have the visit rules explained to you by an officer at the start of your visit. If you fail to adherer to these rules, your visit may be terminated, and you could face being banned from future visits.

Call the booking line if you have any questions about visiting.

Visiting facilities

There is a visitors centre at Norwich. serves hot and cold drinks and has a small children’s play area.

Family days

Family Days are an opportunity for families and children to spend and extended period together engaging in play activities and sharing lunch together; 4 Family Days are expected to take place each year split between the Cat C unit and the Main side of the prison. It is expected that up to 12 fathers can take part on each day.

Children’s visits

Children’s Visits are special visits for children to visit their dad/stepdad or granddad so that the family can spend time together in a relaxed setting. These visits can also be for new dads (‘Baby Bonding’ visits) so that they can bond with their new baby soon after birth.

Transition Children’s Visits

Transition Children’s Visits (otherwise known as Brit House Dad’s Visits) for fathers currently residing in the open-conditions part of HMP/YOI Norwich, Britannia House, to spend time with their children at the Play Space in the Visitors Centre, building the families confidence in dad’s capabilities as a parent and preparing the dads for their release.

Keep in touch with someone at Norwich

There are several ways you can keep in touch with a prisoner during their time at Norwich.

Secure video calls

To have a secure video call with someone in this prison you need to:

• Download the Prison Video app
• Create an account
• Register all visitors
• Add the prisoner to your contact list.

How to book a secure video call

You can request a secure video call with someone in this prison via the Prison Video app.

You will receive a notification when your request has been accepted.

Read more about how it works

Phone calls

Prisoners have phones in their cells to be able to maintain contact with friends and family. They have to buy phone credits to do this.

They can phone anyone named on their list of friends and family. This list is checked by security when they first arrive so it may take a few days before they are able to call.

You can also exchange voicemails using the Prison Voicemail service .

Officers may listen to phone calls as a way of preventing crime and public protection.

You can send emails to someone in Norwich using the Email a Prisoner service .

You might also be able to attach photos and receive replies from the prisoner, depending on the rules at Norwich.

You can write at any time.

Include the person’s name and prisoner number on the envelope.

If you do not know their prisoner number, contact Norwich .

All post apart from legal letters will be opened and checked by officers.

Send money and gifts

You can use the free and fast online service to send money to someone in prison .

You can no longer send money by bank transfer, cheque, postal order or send cash by post.

If you cannot use the online service, you may be able to apply for an exemption - for example if you:

• are unable to use a computer, a smart phone or the internet
• do not have a debit card

This will allow you to send money by post.

Gifts and parcels

People in Norwich are given a list of approved items that can be sent to them as gifts. Contact Norwich for more information on what’s allowed.

Family and friends of prisoners are permitted to send books directly to their loved ones, or can order books from approved retailers, which can source and send the books on to prisoners.   For the full list of approved retailers, you can read the HMPPS Incentives Policy, Annex F .

Make sure to include the person’s name and prisoner number on the parcel.

All parcels will be opened and checked by officers.

Life at Norwich

Norwich is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where prisoners can learn new skills to help them on release.

Security and safeguarding

Every prisoner at Norwich has a right to feel safe. The staff are responsible for their safeguarding and welfare at all times.

For further information about what to do when you are worried or concerned about someone in prison visit the Prisoners’ Families helpline website .

If you have any concerns about a prisoner at Norwich, contact the Safer Custody team .

Arrival and first night

When a prisoner first arrives at Norwich, they will be able to contact a family member by phone. This could be quite late in the evening, depending on the time they arrive.

They will get to speak to someone who will check how they’re feeling and ask about any immediate health and wellbeing needs.

Each person who arrives at Norwich gets an induction that lasts about a week. They will meet professionals who will help them with:

• health and wellbeing, including mental and sexual health
• any substance misuse issues, including drugs and alcohol
• personal development in custody and on release, including skills, education and training
• other support (sometimes called ‘interventions’), such as managing difficult emotions

Everyone will also be made aware of rules, fire safety, and the day to day regime at HMP Norwich.

Accommodation

Around 750 prisoners live at Norwich Prison, mostly in single cells with some shared accommodation.

There are 10 wings and a special care unit:

• A - induction unit, first night centre, drug treatment stabilisation and maintenance unit
• B and C - for those on remand and trial plus vulnerable prisoners
• D - resettlement unit (also known as Britannia House)
• E - older prisoners unit
• F and G - local discharge unit for low-risk prisoners who are local to the area, serving 24 months or less
• H - healthcare unit
• L - elderly lifer unit
• M - low-risk prisoners serving 24 months or less
• U - special care and segregation unit (also known as the Kett’s unit)

There is a healthcare centre with 24-hour nursing cover.

Norwich has 3 gyms and an artificial multi-use sports area. There are various sports clubs available.

Prisoners have access to a wide range of faith and religious services.

Education and work

Education is offered by teachers across the prison. Courses cover:

• work, life and social skills
• English for speakers of other languages
• food hygiene
• health and safety
• painting and decorating
• arts and crafts
• gym instruction

There are work opportunities in:

Norwich also offers drug and alcohol programmes.

Support for family and friends

Find out about advice and helplines for family and friends .

To contact our head of family provision at HMP Norwich email:  [email protected] .

Support at Norwich

Family services at HMP Norwich are provided by Ormiston Families .

Family and significant others

HMP Norwich promote contact for prisoners. We have an appointed Family and significant others lead at HMP Norwich and a supportive champion.

To contact our Family and significant others lead at HMP Norwich email:

[email protected] .

Concerns, problems and complaints

In an emergency.

Call 01603 708 600 if you think a prisoner is at immediate risk of harm. Ask for the Orderly Officer and explain that your concern is an emergency.

Problems and complaints

If you have any other problem contact Norwich .

Contact Norwich

Governor: Declan Moore

Telephone: 01603 708 600 Fax: 01603 708 601 Find out about call charges

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Visitation table of contents.

• What time can I visit my inmate at Maine State Prison - ME DOC?
• Can I bring my inmate anything in the visiting room?
• Can I request longer visitations with the facility?
• Where can I get a visitation application for Maine State Prison - ME DOC? - Click to download.
• What are some of the do’s and don’ts of visitation?
• Visiting an Inmate - 10 easy steps you should know.
• First time in prison?
• A day in the life of a prisoner.
• How to quickly locate your transferred inmate?
• Visiting day at a prison - Things you should be aware of.

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Visitation Hours

Visiting hours for msp are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. please reach out to 207-273-5300, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in warren. please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved., general visitation information.

Application Process - No visitor, except for immediate family members shall be on more than one (1) resident's visit list. Immediate family includes spouse, natural, foster or adoptive mother, father, son, daughter, grandfather or grandmother, grandchild, brother or sister, or step-mother, step-father, step-son, step-daughter, step-grandfather or step-grandmother, step-grandchild or step-brother or step-sister. Visitor Applications can be obtained from the resident that you wish to visit, from the Lobby Officer, Maine State Prison, or here :

• Adult Facility Visitor Application - print version - Print and fill out by hand and then mail to the facility address. Be sure to sign the form on each page. Adult Facility Visitor Application - electronic version - Download and fill out electronically and then print and mail to the facility address. Be sure to sign the form on each page.

Make sure that you sign the application and return it: Attention: Visits Maine State Prison 807 Cushing Road Warren, ME 04864 Clearances may take up to six (6) weeks for processing. It may take longer if an applicant has a criminal record. Falsifying an application will result automatic denial and not being able to reapply for six (6) months.

MSP Visit Request Form

Family members as defined above may be granted NON-CONTACT visits prior to being cleared for CONTACT visits.

An adult who is not a parent or legal guardian and is an approved visitor may also be allowed to bring in a minor visitor with the written permission of a parent having legal custody or the legal guardian of the minor, and with the prior approval of the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee. The written permission must be notarized and must be limited to a specific period of time (e.g., expires after six (6) months from date of first visit) and all information provided shall be verifiable. Be advised if you are a visitor wishing to bring in a minor and you are not the Parent or Legal Guardian please be aware that a Minor Consent Form will need to be filled out and sent in with your visitor application. The Minor Consent Form can be found on Maine State Prison website, or it can be requested from the Visit Clerk at (207) 273-5300.

*A regular visitor is required to notify the Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, at least one week prior to scheduling the next visit if he or she has been charged with or found guilty of a crime or juvenile crime since approval was granted.