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Visit-day checklist: Iowa prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from Iowa DOC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Every adult must print, sign and mail their own Visitor Application (English or Spanish) to Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility, Attn: Central Records, 1200 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. Electronic applications aren't accepted. Minors go on a parent or guardian's application. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Questions go to Centralized Visiting at (319) 385-9511. Denials can be appealed in writing to the Central Visiting Authority at the same address. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Iowa facility status.
What to wear
- Iowa DOC's dress code isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
ID to bring
- Iowa DOC's ID rule isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- Iowa DOC's list of allowed and banned items isn't on the official pages we could read. Check the official visiting page (opens in new tab) or call the prison before you go.
More from Iowa DOC on visiting
- ☐ In-person and video visits are free for approved visitors. All visits are scheduled through the Ameelio Connect app or website. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Visiting hours differ by prison; check the prison's DOC page before you go. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official Iowa DOC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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