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What are visits in prison called?
A conjugal visit is a scheduled period in which an inmate of a prison or jail is permitted to spend several hours or days in private with a visitor, usually their legal spouse.
How many visits can a prisoner have?
Convicted prisoners are generally allowed 3-4 visits a month but this can increase as the prisoner progresses through the system.
Are conjugal visits allowed in New York?
Currently, only California, Connecticut, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, and Washington allow conjugal visits. Some states allow other family members, such as children and grandchildren to visit for extended periods.
Why would an inmate be placed in a different facility?
If an inmate is placed at an institution that is more than 500 driving miles from his/her release residence, generally, it is due to specific security, programming, or population concerns. The same criteria apply when making decisions for both initial designation and re-designation for transfer to a new facility.
Where are male inmates processed by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections?
In additional to this information, common questions DOC is often asked are here and may also be helpful. All male inmates who enter the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) are processed through the diagnostic and classification center (DCC) at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, Cumberland County.
How many visits are inmates allowed per week?
Each inmate is only allowed one visit per weekend. To the extent possible, individuals on an inmate’s Visitors List should coordinate with one another and with the inmate to prevent subsequent visitors from being declined when they arrive at the unit.
How does the Department of Corrections send mail to inmates?
In an effort to curb the introduction of drugs into facilities, the Department of Corrections (DOC) has overhauled its system for sending mail to inmates. All inmate mail will be sent to a central processing facility, not the institution where an inmate is housed.