Visitation .......................................................................................................................... 1
I. Eligibility to Visit ......................................................................................................... 2
A. Facility Guidelines ................................................................................................ 2
B. Hours of Visitation ................................................................................................ 2
C. Visiting Days ......................................................................................................... 3
D. Visiting Privilege Level Criteria ............................................................................. 3
E. Additional Criteria ................................................................................................. 4
II. Establishment of Visitors List ..................................................................................... 6
A. Temporary Approval ............................................................................................. 6
B. Approved Visitor ................................................................................................... 6
C. Modification of Visitors List ................................................................................... 7
D. Temporary and Permanent Visitation Restriction ................................................. 7
E. Persons Prohibited from Visitation ........................................................................ 8
F. Video Visitation ..................................................................................................... 9
III. Standards for Visiting Procedures .............................................................................. 9
A. Inmate Orientation (5-ACI-7D-15) ......................................................................... 9
B. Regular Visits ..................................................................................................... 10
C. Attorney Visits ..................................................................................................... 10
D. Special/Extended Visits ...................................................................................... 10
E. Video Visitation Guidelines ................................................................................. 11
F. Food/Care Items ................................................................................................. 13
G. Vending Machines .............................................................................................. 13
H. Security Considerations ...................................................................................... 13
IV. Visiting Records ....................................................................................................... 15
V. References .............................................................................................................. 15
VI. Action ....................................................................................................................... 15
Referenced Forms ................................................................................................... 16
Section-03 Facility Operations
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Visitation
ACA Standards: 2-CO-5D-01, 5-ACI-3D-02, 5-ACI-7D-14, 5-ACI-
7D-15, 5-ACI-7D-16, 5-ACI-7D-17, 5-ACI-7D-19, 5-ACI-7D-21, 5-
ACI-7D-22, 4-ACRS-2A-02, 4-ACRS-5A-16, 4-ACRS-5A-17, 4-
ACRS-5A-18, 4-ACRS-6A-01
Steven Harpe, Director Signature on File
Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Visitation
Visits are encouraged within the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) to enable
the inmate to strengthen family and community ties, increasing the likelihood of the
inmate’s success after release. (2-CO-5D-01, 4-ACRS-5A-16)
For the purpose of this procedure, the following terms will apply:
“Facility Head” will refer to wardens or administrators of Community Correction Centers
responsible for the housing and supervision of inmates.
“Facility” includes institutions and community correction centers.
“Inmate” applies to anyone under the custody or care of a prison or community-based
facility operated by or contracted with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC).
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“Offender” will apply to anyone under supervision, released from incarceration to parole,
suspended or court ordered post imprisonment supervision by the ODOC.
I. Eligibility to Visit
A. Facility Guidelines
Visitation is a privilege, not a right, in accordance with the following:
1. Immediate family members are defined as: spouse, natural or
surrogate parents, grandparents, father-in-law, mother-in-law,
children (to include stepchildren and adopted children),
grandchildren, siblings, and aunt or uncle. Inmates are permitted to
have a maximum of 20 visitors on their approved visitors list. Children
under the age of 18 will not count against the total number of visitors
allowed. (5-ACI-7D-14)
2. In the event the visitation area is at maximum capacity, the visitation
officer will ask visitors, on a voluntary basis, to end their visit,
beginning with the first visitors processed, until the required
seating/space is available for incoming visitors. Visitors will be
permitted a two-hour visitation period prior to termination due to
capacity issues.
3. Each person will be considered as one visitor.
4. No more than five approved visitors will be permitted to visit at the
same time.
5. The natural or surrogate parent(s) of the inmate’s child/children may
be placed on the visiting list for the purpose of bringing the inmate’s
child/children to visit and in accordance Section I. item E. of this
procedure.
6. Visits by attorneys will be authorized in accordance with Section III.
item C. of this procedure.
B. Hours of Visitation (5-ACI-7D-14)
The hours of visitation will be established by the facility; however, the
inmate’s security level will dictate the number of hours they are authorized
to visit. Visiting times may also be limited based on the fire marshal’s rated
capacity for the facility’s designated visiting area(s). Inmates may be
authorized hours as indicated below, but will not exceed the maximum
number of hours listed:
1. Halfway houses may authorize visiting not to exceed 16 hours per
week, excluding holidays;
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2. Community correction center inmates up to ten hours per week,
excluding holidays;
3. Minimum security inmates up to eight hours per week, excluding
holidays;
4. Medium security inmates up to six hours per week, excluding
holidays; and
5. Maximum security inmates up to four hours per week, excluding
holidays.
C. Visiting Days (5-ACI-7D-14)
1. Each facility head will set the number of days that is necessary to
accommodate visiting for their inmate population. Visiting days will
include, but are not limited to, Saturday, Sunday and all state
recognized holidays.
2. State recognized holidays that fall on Monday through Friday will be
a “free” visiting day. The number of hours an inmate may visit on the
free visiting day will be in accordance with the inmate’s level as
outlined in Section I. item D. of this procedure. Holidays will not
normally count toward the total number of hours per visiting privilege
level, unless the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then the
hours will count on the total visiting privilege level hours.
D. Visiting Privilege Level Criteria
The length and frequency of visitation for inmates is determined by security
and earned credit level as defined below.
1. Maximum Security
a. Level 1 – One hour non-contact per week with individuals on
the inmate’s approved visiting list. Legal visits will be in
accordance with Section III. items C. and D. of this procedure;
b. Level 2 – Up to two hours per week;
c. Level 3 – Up to three hours per week; and
d. Level 4 – Up to four hours per week.
2. Medium Security
a. Level 1 – One hour non-contact per week with individuals on
the inmate’s approved visiting list. Legal visits will be in
accordance with Section III. items C. and D. of this procedure;
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b. Level 2 – Up to two hours per week;
c. Level 3 – Up to four hours per week; and
d. Level 4 – Up to six hours per week.
3. Minimum Security
a. Level 1 – One hour non-contact per week with individuals on
the inmate’s approved visiting list. Legal visits will be in
accordance with Section III. items C. and D. of this procedure;
b. Level 2 – Up to four hours per week;
c. Level 3 – Up to six hours per week; and
d. Level 4 – Up to eight hours per week.
4. Special Management Housing Units (5-ACI-3D-02)
Inmates housed in special management housing units will be allowed
the following visiting privileges:
a. Administrative Status
Special Management housing unit inmates will be allowed a
one hour non-contact visit per week to include only the
following visitors: mother, father, spouse, legal, and clergy.
These hours do not apply to long term segregation and
inmates classified as protective custody inmates at the
Oklahoma State Penitentiary (OSP), Lawton Correctional
Facility (LCF) or Mabel Bassett Correctional Center (MBCC).
Visiting hours will be defined in the facility’s post orders as
required by OP-040204 entitled “Special Management Units.”
b. Disciplinary Status Inmates
Inmates serving time for disciplinary status (DU time) will not
be allowed to visit while on this status with the exception of
attorney/clergy visits. Inmates held in disciplinary detention
exceeding 60 days will be afforded the same visiting privileges
as inmates in long term administrative status and protective
custody.
E. Additional Criteria
1. With the approval of the facility head, children under the age of 18
years may be approved to visit an inmate as outlined below.
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a. Natural or adopted children of an inmate will be accompanied
by an inmate’s approved visitor;
b. All other children will be accompanied by their parent or legal
guardian. The visitor will be required to provide
documentation; such as a birth certificate, to reflect
parentage;
c. Visitation may be restricted if documentation is received from
a court, Department of Human Services (DHS), legal
guardian, district attorney, or other source showing that
visitation by a child is prohibited or not in the best interest of
the child;
d. In female facilities, facility heads are authorized to develop
and implement a program for allowing frequent visits between
inmates that are mothers to newborn children. The child will
be accompanied by an approved visitor/volunteer; and
e. All visitors bringing children under the age of 18 to visit will
provide documentation; such as a birth certificate, adoption
papers, etc. to reflect parentage or guardianship. Once a child
reaches 18 years of age, a visiting application will be
completed in accordance with Section II. item A. of this
procedure in order to be placed on the inmate’s visiting list.
2. Family members who are under agency supervision, to include
offenders supervised under PPCS/GPS, may be allowed to visit with
the approval of both facility heads. Denial of visits for family
members who are under supervision requires written objection by
the objecting facility head.
a. Denial will be for cause with written notice being provided to
the denied family member(s) by the objecting facility head;
and
b. Family members under supervision may not be approved to
visit if they have ever been convicted of bringing contraband
into a penal institution.
3. Inmates who are not family members will not be allowed to visit for
three years following the completion of all active sentences, whether
incarcerated or supervised. Visits by former inmates/offenders
require the approval of the facility head.
4. Under no circumstance will incarcerated inmates be allowed inter-
facility visits.
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5. Volunteers may be allowed to visit incarcerated family members and
friends with whom their relationship existed prior to the incarceration.
The volunteer may submit the request to the facility volunteer
coordinator and provide evidence of the prior relationship. The
volunteer coordinator will forward the request to the facility head with
their recommendation. The facility head will review and approve or
deny the request. If the request is denied, the facility will forward that
information, along with the reason for the denial, to the agency
volunteer coordinator. Volunteers are prohibited from being placed
on the visiting list of inmates that are not family or friends with whom
they had a relationship prior to incarceration.
6. Private prison/departmental employees who discontinue
employment for whatever reason (resignation, termination or
retirement) will not be added to the visiting list of non-family members
for a minimum of three years.
7. Employees may be allowed to visit family members who are inmates
upon approval of both the employee’s supervisor and the involved
facility head. The background check may be waived by the facility
head. Employees having access to the facility in this situation are
subject to all the guidelines applicable to visitors.
8. Visitors designated as a friend will not be allowed to visit more than
one inmate as a friend in any ODOC facility or private prison.
9. If the inmate is married or ODOC has reason to believe the inmate is
married, then no additional visitors of the same gender of the spouse
to which the inmate is married may be added as an approved visitor,
except as defined in Section I. A. item 1. of this procedure.
II. Establishment of Visitors List
A. Temporary Approval
Inmates arriving at their initial facility as a new arrival from Lexington
Assessment and Reception Center (LARC) or Mabel Bassett Assessment
and Reception Center (MBARC) without an approved visiting list will have
their visitors (family) submit a “Visitor Request Form” (DOC 030118B,
attached). Prior to return of the visiting forms (via mail) to unit staff, family
members listed in the inmate’s field file will be allowed one visit within 30
days. After the visit, family members will not be allowed to visit until the
visiting form has been approved, unless the visit is approved by the facility
head or duty officer.
B. Approved Visitor (4-ACRS-5A-17)
To become an approved visitor, the individual will complete a visitor’s
application to visit “Visitor Request Form” (DOC 030118B, attached) and
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submit a copy of a state issued photo I.D or driver’s license. The visitation
form and state issued photo I.D. or driver’s license will be stored in section
4 of the inmate’s field file. The visitor’s rap sheet will not be stored in the
field file and will be disposed of after use in accordance with FBI guidelines.
An OSBI and FBI criminal records check will be conducted using the
“Oklahoma Department of Corrections Request for Record” (DOC
090211B) and a check of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Visitor
Alert system.
1. Upon clearance through this system, the individual may be added to
the inmate’s approved visiting list. Approval is good for a period of
three years. Prior to the end of the three year approval period, the
visitor will submit a new application to visit.
2. A visitor’s list will be maintained for each inmate, providing the name,
address, and relationship of those person(s) authorized to visit the
inmate.
The list will be prepared upon arrival at their initial facility from the
assessment and reception center utilizing the Offender Management
System (OMS) and maintained throughout the inmate’s period of
incarceration.
C. Modification of Visitors List
The approved visitor’s list will be entered on the OMS. Inmates will be
notified of any changes to their approved visiting list.
D. Temporary and Permanent Visitation Restriction (4-ACRS-5A-17)
1. To ensure consistency of visitation, sanctions taken against any
visitor(s) or inmate by an agency, facility, or private prison holding
ODOC inmates will be enforced system wide in accordance with
“Visitors Rules of Conduct/Violations/Sanctions” (DOC 030118C,
attached).
2. Visits may be temporarily suspended by the facility head. Temporary
suspension of a visitor requires written notification to the inmate and
visitor with the length of time the restriction will be enforced,
reason(s) for the proposed suspension and an opportunity for
response by the visitor and/or inmate.
3. Visitors may be permanently restricted from visiting any inmate for
documented cause.
a. When imposing a permanent restriction, the affected inmate
and visitor will be given written notice of the reason(s) for the
proposed permanent restriction and an opportunity to
respond; and
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b. Procedures outlined on the “Visitors Rules of
Conduct/Violations/Sanctions” (DOC 030118C, attached) will
identify the process for the temporary or permanent visitation
restrictions of visitors, which will include an opportunity to
respond, and documentation to the field file and a case note
in OMS.
4. Inmates may have visits restricted as a sanction imposed as part of
the disciplinary process. Length and conditions of restriction will be
in accordance with OP-060125 entitled “Inmate/Offender Disciplinary
Procedures.” An inmate will not have the privilege of visitation
permanently restricted, but a visitor may be permanently restricted
from visiting an inmate.
5. Visitation action taken against any visitor(s) and/or inmate will be
documented on the “Visitor Alert” (DOC 030118D, attached). A copy
of the completed form will be submitted to the OIG and a copy of the
written notification correspondence will be placed in section 6 of the
inmate’s field file. Additionally, if a visitor from an attorney visit is
temporarily or permanently restricted from visiting one or more
inmates, a copy of the completed form will be submitted to the office
of the General Counsel.
6. Any modification(s) of the action will be documented on the original
filed “Visitor Alert.” (DOC 030118D, attached) A copy of the original
“Visitor Alert” (DOC 030118D, attached) and any subsequent
modifications will be submitted to the OIG for entry into the
computerized security system.
7. When an inmate transfers to a different facility the inmate will not lose
their visiting level privilege, if it is in the best interest of the facility and
the inmate.
8. Additions or removals from the inmate’s visiting list will be discussed
during the 120-day review process.
9. Inmates who request a visitor to be removed from their approved list
cannot have that visitor placed back on the visiting list for a period of
120 days.
10. Visitors cannot be removed from an inmate’s visiting list and placed
on another inmate’s visiting list for a period of one year. This will
apply regardless of the facility to which the inmate is assigned.
E. Persons Prohibited from Visitation
Any employee or volunteer who worked for the ODOC or in a facility that
contracts with the ODOC may be prohibited from visiting. These visits may
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be prohibited if the person’s separation from employment occurred through
resignation, termination or retirement after the initiation of or during an
investigation through the OIG where information received indicated or
alleged the possibility of prohibited activities or relationships in accordance
with OP-110215 entitled “Rules Concerning the Individual Conduct of
Employees.”
F. Video Visitation
Video visitation will help reduce security risks and contraband introduction
at the facility, increase inmate morale and behavior and will reduce the
strain on correctional staff, while providing an alternative means of
communication for inmates and their approved visitors.
Video visitation allows for tracking of video visits, recording of all visits and
provides correctional staff with the ability to live monitor any video visit while
in progress. All video visits will be recorded and maintained by a system
not owned or maintained by the department. Facility designated correctional
staff will have access to recordings. Designated correctional staff will be
able to monitor live or review recorded visits for compliance with this
procedure and facility rules/processes. Video visits will be terminated for
violations or misconduct.
Any violations of the visitation procedure, rules or regulations will result in
temporary suspension or permanent termination of the video visitation
account holder.
III. Standards for Visiting Procedures
A. Inmate Orientation (5-ACI-7D-15)
Inmate orientation will be uniform throughout the system. In accordance
with OP-060201 entitled “Initial Reception of Inmates,” written procedures
governing visitation will be made available to inmates within 24 hours after
arrival at the facility. At a minimum, the information will include but is not
limited to:
1. Facility address/phone number, directions to the facility, and
information about local transportation; (5-ACI-7D-15 b#1)
2. Days and hours of visitation; (5-ACI-7D-15 b#2)
3. Approved dress code for visitors as indicated on the “Unauthorized
Apparel for Visitors” (DOC 030118A , attached) and identification
requirements for visitors 5-ACI-7D-15 b#3)
4. Items authorized in visiting room/area; (5-ACI-7D-15 b#4)
5. Special rules for children; (5-ACI-7D-15 b#5)
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6. Authorized items that visitors may bring in to give to the inmate, if
any; and (5-ACI-7D-15 b#6)
7. Special/extended visits as defined in Section III. item D. of this
procedure. (5-ACI-7D-15 b#7)
B. Regular Visits (5-ACI-7D-16)
Visits will be structured to allow informal communication between the inmate
and the visitor, as well as the opportunity for physical contact, such as a
brief kiss and embrace at the beginning and end of the visit. Devices that
preclude physical contact are not used except in instances of substantiated
security risk in accordance with their assigned level and with facility head
approval.
C. Attorney Visits (5-ACI-3D-02, 4-ACRS-6A-01)
Attorney visits are visits that occur between the inmate and their attorney or
paralegal, investigator, law student, or expert witness working for the
attorney representing the inmate. Inmates will be allowed the same general
visiting privileges during an attorney visit as what is permitted for regular
visits. Attorneys may be required to present an Oklahoma Bar Association
membership card upon their arrival at the facility. Paralegals, investigators,
law students, or expert witnesses appearing for an attorney visit may be
required to present a letter on the attorney’s letterhead stating that the
paralegal, investigator, law student, or expert witness is working for the
attorney on the case involving the inmate who is also the attorney’s client.
Attorneys are encouraged to visit their clients during normal visiting hours
of the facility. With advance notice, and approval of the facility head,
attorney visits may occur during non-visiting hours; however, such attorney
visits will normally be restricted to normal business hours and the date, time
and duration of the visit may be set by the facility head. With approval of the
facility head, attorney visits may be barrier free, contact visits. Facility heads
may approve an attorney, paralegal, investigator, law student, or expert
witness to bring a computer or tablet to the visit, if necessary for document
review by the inmate or for testing that requires software/technology. Each
facility head will develop procedures for attorney visit requests and approval
of attorney visits and will address all other matters that require approval of
the facility head. Attorney visits may be visually observed by staff but are
not to be audio recorded or occur in a location where the conversations
between the inmate, attorney, paralegal, law student, investigator or expert
can be overheard by staff.
D. Special/Extended Visits (5-ACI-7D-17, 5-ACI-7D-19, 4-ACRS-5A-18)
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Each facility will have special visits. Special visits include visits from
person(s) who have come long distances, volunteers or team members
identified by staff that have partnered with the ODOC for re-entry services
when the visit will aid in the re-entry process, visits to hospitalized inmates,
visits in disciplinary status (attorney visits/clergy only), and visits between
clergy and social service agency representatives, etc.
1. Special visits for ministers/religious leaders as defined in OP-030112
entitled “Religious Programs” are to be professional in nature and
are provided for inmates with whom the minister/religious leader has
a ministerial relationship. All special minister/religious leader special
visits will be scheduled in advance (unless an emergency situation
exists) through the facility head.
2. The length and conditions of all special visits will be determined by
the facility head.
3. Special visits for terminally ill inmates will be approved and
conducted in accordance with OP-140146 entitled “Palliative Care
Program.”
E. Video Visitation Guidelines
Applicants for video visitation will follow the same standards outlined in this
procedure for in-person visitation. To apply for video visitation, the visitor
will already be approved as a visitor in OMS. Applicants for video visitation
will establish an account with the video visitation provider and submit an
electronic application to the inmate’s current “housing facility” via the
provider’s website. Instructions will be available by contacting the host
facility. Each facility will be able to review and process electronic
applications for video visitation following this procedure. Once the electronic
application has been processed an email will be sent to the applicant to
inform them whether they have been approved or denied (with explanation
for denials). Once an applicant has been approved they will be able to
schedule visitation appointments. The cost of video visitation is determined
by the video visitation provider. The video visitation terminals will utilize the
same network that the tablets and phones use so that inmates do not have
direct access to the internet.
Video visitors will supply their own equipment and the necessary internet
connections to participate in video visitation. The ODOC is not responsible
for the quality of the applicant’s internet connection, setup and operation of
applicant’s computer, web camera or other hardware. Problems related to
the applicant’s internet connection or hardware will be directed to their
internet service provider or a qualified computer technician.
Video visitation terminals will be set up in designated areas of the facility for
video visitation to occur. The video visitation terminals will utilize the same
network that the tablets and phones use so that inmates do not have direct
access to the internet.
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1. Participation
a. All approved visitors will agree to “Securus Video Connect
Visitation Terms and Conditions” (DOC 030118G, attached).
b. Visitors will set up video visits in a location to eliminate the
possibility of people in the background (only approved visitors
may be in a video visit).
c. All visitors appearing in the video visit will be on the inmate’s
approved visitor list. During video visitation, the approved
visitor(s) will be the only person(s) allowed in the video visit,
any other persons in the video that are not on the inmates
approved list will result in the approved visitor’s suspension or
termination from video visitation. All minors will have an
approved parent or guardian present at all times during video
visiting.
d. Visits with minors will be set up under an authorized adult who
is approved to escort the approved child. Use of an account
set up under a minor’s name will not be authorized.
2. Scheduling
Video visits will be limited to 20 minutes and will be available only
during video visitation hours of operation, as determined by the
facility and will be scheduled by the approved adult visitor through
the vendor at least 48 hours in advance.
a. Visits will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis in
30 minute increments.
b. Video visits may be cancelled due to facility need or individual
availability. If the scheduled visit has been cancelled due to
facility need, the approved visitor may request a visitation
credit from the video visitation provider to be used for a future
visit, by contacting the provider’s customer service
department.
3. Conduct (applicable to visitors and individuals)
Video visitation will be conducted in the same manner as if the visit
was occurring in person (e.g. dress code, behavior, language) and
will comply with all Oklahoma Department of Corrections policies,
procedures, and guidelines.
Designated correctional staff will be able to monitor live or review
recorded visits for compliance with procedure and facility
rules/processes. Video visits may be terminated in progress for
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violations or misconduct.
Any violations of the visitation procedure, rules or regulations will
result in temporary suspension or permanent termination of the video
visitation account holder.
F. Food/Care Items
Appropriate items for the care of infants are allowed at all facilities. Such
care items will include, but are not limited to: baby bottles, diapers, baby
food, etc.
G. Vending Machines
Facilities will install vending machines for use by inmates’ visitor(s). At no
time will minimum, medium or maximum security inmates be in possession
of any currency. No more than 30 dollars in quarters, per visitor, is allowed
into the visiting area. The money will only be allowed to be brought in a clear
quart size bag. Community correction inmates can possess currency in
accordance with OP-060107 entitled “Systems of Incarceration.”
Vending machines allowed at facilities are as follows:
1. Sandwich machines;
2. Chips/snack machines; and/or
3. Soda/beverage machines.
H. Security Considerations (5-ACI-7D-21, 4-ACRS-2A-02)
In accordance with OP-040110 entitled “Search and Seizure Standards,”
every effort will be made to detect attempts to introduce contraband through
the visiting program. To aid in these interdiction efforts, the following
conditions will apply:
1. Visitor Search Procedures
Searches will include:
a. Searches of all items brought into the facility;
b. Pat down searches upon entering (persons under 18 years of
age will not be searched);
c. Medium security and above will ensure the use of x-ray
machines to scan property; and
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d. Minimum security and above the use of metal detection
devices. Visitors will have the opportunity to clear the metal
detector scan three times before the visit is terminated.
Any searches of an individual’s personal property will be done
while continuously observed by the owner of the property.
e. At the discretion of the facility head, canine drug detection
screening may be used to assist in searches. Any attempt to
interfere or interact with the canine will be grounds for
termination of the visit. If the canine alerts on a visitor or their
vehicle, the following action will be taken:
(1) First alert on person or vehicle: visit is denied for that
day only;
(2) Second alert on the same person or vehicle: 90-180
day suspension; and
(3) Third alert on the same person or vehicle: one year
suspension.
Refusals to comply with a search will result in termination of the visit
and possible removal from the visiting list.
2. At Medium Security Facilities
a. If the facility has separate visitor and inmate restrooms within
the visiting room, the inmate and/or visitor may use the
restroom and return to the visit one time only;
b. If the facility does not have separate visitor and inmate
restrooms within the visiting room, the inmate will be removed
from the visiting area, strip searched, and will be allowed to
return to the visit one time only. No additional time will be
added to the visit; and
c. If the visitor exits the secure visiting area, the visitor will be
reprocessed prior to re-entry into the visiting area one time
only. No additional time will be added to the visit.
3. Facilities will monitor and control visitors movement using a visitor
sign in/out log and/or using computerized log in/log out system in
accordance with the “Facility Visitor’s Sign In/Out Log” (DOC
030118E, attached).(4-ACRS-2A-02)
4. No visitor over the age of 18 will be allowed visitation without a form
of state issued identification. This state issued identification will be
cross referenced with the approved visiting list and the physical
appearance of the person presenting the identification.
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I. Visitor Transportation (5-ACI-7D-22)
Information regarding transportation to the facility, to include public transit,
will be provided to approved visitors.
IV. Visiting Records
Visiting information will be entered on OMS.
V. References
Policy Statement OP-030100 entitled “Provision of Services/Inmates Rights and
Responsibilities”
OP-030112 entitled “Religious Programs”
OP-040204 entitled “Special Management Units”
OP-040110 entitled “Search and Seizure Standards”
OP-060107 entitled “System of Incarceration”
OP-060125 entitled “Inmate/Offender Disciplinary Procedures”
OP-060201 entitled “Initial Reception of Inmates”
OP-110215 entitled “Rules Concerning the Individual Conduct of Employees”
OP-140146 entitled “Palliative Care Program”
VI. Action
The facility head is responsible for compliance with this procedure.
The chief administrator of Institutions is responsible for the annual review and
revisions.
Any exceptions to this procedure will require prior written approval from the agency
director.
This procedure is effective as indicated.
Replaced: OP-030118 entitled “Visitation” dated September 23, 2022
Distribution: Policy and Operations Manual
Agency Website
OP-030118
Page: 16
Effective Date: 03/26/2024
Referenced Forms
Title
Location
DOC 030118A
“Oklahoma Department of Corrections
Unauthorized Apparel for Visitors”
Attached
DOC 030118B
“Visitor’s Request Form”
Attached
DOC 030118C
“Visitors Rules of Conduct/Violations/Sanctions”
Attached
DOC 030118D
“Visitor Alert”
Attached
DOC 030118E
“Facility Visitor Sign In/Out Log
Attached
DOC 030118F
“Authorization for Visitation/Correspondence Form”
Attached
DOC 030118G
“Securus Video Connect Visitation Terms and
Conditions”
Attached
DOC 090211B
“Oklahoma Department of Corrections Request for
Record”
OP-090211