General Visiting Information

Make sure your visit will be a success by carefully following these four steps.

Step 1: Get Approved

Before you can visit, you must get approved.

View the Visitor Requirements
Step 2: Set up the Visit

Please call ahead to set up your visit, online functionality coming soon.

Visit Set Up
Step 3: Get Prepared

Get ready for your visit by reviewing all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures.

Learn what to expect
Step 4: Plan Your Trip

Figure out when you can visit and get directions to the facility.

Find out your when and how

Step 1: Getting Approved

You can only visit HCSO after you have been cleared.

Sign in and check your Visitor Requirements page to find what you need to get approved as a Visitor.

Step 2: Setting up the Visit

Find out a time that works for you within the schedule.

How to Set up a Visit Time

You can either call ahead to scheduled your Visit Time, or set it up as a walk-in. It's recommended to schedule ahead of time because:

Call Public Lobby to reserve your spot, walk-ins welcome

Visiting Times by Facility

Each facility has its own visiting times, please refer to this page.

Step 3: Getting Prepared

You should be familiar with all visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit.

Step 4: Planning your Trip

Find out when and how to get to the facility.

Visiting Time Schedule per Facility

Each institution has its own visiting schedule. Please go to the Visiting Schedules.

How to get there

Unfortunately, there is no Government payment or reimbursement for transportation. Please arrange transportation to and from the facility accordingly. Public transportation may be an option, please refer to the PVTA site for more details.