NDCS utilizes a preregistration process for visitation in all facilities. All visits must be scheduled at least seven days in advance, using this web form. Visits may be scheduled up to four weeks from the date of the request. Four adults and a reasonable number of children are allowed at each visit.

If additional adults are attending the same visitation session, you need only complete one registration form. However, be sure to list the full names of all other visitors and include all of the necessary contact information (phone & email) for each person. Children of any age are permitted, when accompanied by at least one adult. Children’s names should also be included on the form.

All visitors must be on the preapproved visitation list.

Visits are assigned on a first come, first serve basis. You will be notified by email at least three days in advance of your approved visit
Be sure to include alternative dates and times for your visit. If your first preference is already filled, staff will try to grant your second or third request
If you need to cancel a visit for any reason, notify the facility as soon as possible

*** NOTE: You will want to arrive prior to your scheduled visitation time to allow for processing into the facility.

Rules for Virtual Visitor Participation 

• Individuals who are approved visitors, in accordance Policy 205.02, Visiting, are eligible to request a virtual visit. Virtual visits are in addition to in-person visiting opportunities. Visitors who are approved only for Special Visits may have one virtual visit in place of an in-person visit.
• The approved virtual visitor must present a copy of their driver’s license/State ID as requested prior to the visit and upon entry to the virtual visiting room (this applies to adults and minors, age 16 and up).
• All minors under age 16 must have a birth certificate on file  at the time of the scheduled virtual visit.
• All visits must be scheduled via the NDCS website.
• Minors may participate in virtual visits, but must be approved per policy and accompanied by the authorized guardian for the duration of the visit. At no time shall a minor initiate a virtual visit.
• Attorneys and clergy may virtual visit if they are on the approved visiting list. Where private communication is required, in-person visiting is recommended because all virtual visits are subject to being monitored and privacy rules do not apply.
• Visitors must provide their own equipment and the necessary internet connection to participate in virtual visiting.
• Approved Visitors who allow non-approved individuals to participate in virtual visits will be subject to suspension/termination. Violations of the program protocol or NDCS policy may result in a suspension of the visitor’s virtual visiting privileges and may affect in-person visits. The suspension may be temporary or permanent depending on the nature of the violation. The staff member supervising visits has the discretion to terminate the visit at any time.