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Visit-day checklist: Washington prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from DOC (Washington)'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 visitor, adult or minor, needs their own electronic visitor application. DOC accepts only online applications. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Applications can take up to 45 business days. Don't submit more than one; a second application restarts the clock. You'll get an email when it's processed. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Washington facility status.
What to wear
- DOC (Washington)'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
- ☐ Please note visitors who are 18 years of age and older must present a valid, current photo identification at the time of the visit (i.e., driver's license or state issued identification card, international visitors must present their passport). (official source) (opens in new tab)
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- DOC (Washington)'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 DOC (Washington) on visiting
- ☐ In-person visits are first come, first served; if the room is full you may be turned away. Each prison posts its own visitor guidelines, hours and event calendar on the official page. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Visitors 18 and older need valid current photo ID. Everyone is subject to search. Check the prison's alerts and notices before you travel, since visits can be cancelled without notice. (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 DOC (Washington) pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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