Washington Corrections Center for Women

Below are the regularly scheduled visiting hours for the Washington Corrections Center for Women. 

Closed Custody Unit (CCU)

Sunday                    10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Monday                   4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday                      10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Saturday                  4:15 pm to 7:30 pm

Segregation (SEG)

(Immediate family only)

Sunday                  4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday                 4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday                    10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Saturday               10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Treatment & Evaluation Center (TEC)
Medium Security Unit
Pod A (MA)

Sunday                 4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday                10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                              4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday                   4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday              10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Medium Security Unit
Pod B (MB)

Sunday                 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Monday                10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                               4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday                    4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday               4:15 pm to 7:30 pm

Minimum Security Campus
Living Unit J

Sunday               4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday              10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                            4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday                 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                            4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday            10:00 am to 1:30 pm

Minimum Security Campus
Living Units K, L

Sunday             10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Monday            10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                          4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday              10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                         4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday         4:15 pm to 7:30 pm

Reception & Diagnostic Center (RDC)

Immediate family only.

Sunday         10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                       4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Monday        4:15 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday      10:00 am to 1:30 pm
                      4:15 pm to 7:30 pm

You can avoid making unnecessary trips or being turned away by checking visit updates via Twitter at http://twitter.com/@wadocvisits.

Applying for Visitation

You must submit a visitor’s application, get approval, and be added to your inmate's visitor list before visiting. To start the approval process, fill out the online application. A separate application form is needed for visitors under the age of 18. Minors under 18 years of age may visit with a parent/guardian or an approved escort only. 

Visitor Check-in

Visitors are welcome to arrive at specified visit times and will check in at the visitor entrance. Enter the facility under the large sign that reads, “WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN” (ENTRANCE).

What to Bring to a Visit

Visitors may bring the following items in a clear plastic coin purse or bag: 

• Cash for the vending machines (a maximum of $20 in change, singles, and $5 bills only)
• Keys
• ID
• Medication
• Small comb or brush
• Two pairs of eyeglasses, including one pair of reading glasses

The following items are allowed for infants and toddlers and must be stored in a clear plastic bag or container: 

• Two, empty, clear, plastic bottles that can be filled with water, juice, milk, or formula 
• One, plastic, Tupperware-type child’s cup with lid 
• Two, unopened, plastic containers of formula, juice, or other infant-specific fluids
• Two, unopened, plastic containers of baby/snack food in their original packaging with one plastic baby spoon 
• Two bibs 
• Two pacifiers or teething objects 
• One non-quilted child’s blanket 
• One change of baby clothing 
• One disposable diaper per hour of the visit 
• Baby wipes in a zip lock plastic bag 

Dress Code

Dress standards are necessary to ensure the safety and security of everyone in the visiting room. Visitors should wear clothing that is conservative in nature in order to maintain a respectful visiting environment and keep processing time to a minimum. 

The following guidelines apply to visitors 8 years of age and older:

• Children must wear clothing that will not reveal underwear when they crawl, spin, etc. Shorts under dresses may be appropriate. 
• Clothing will be free of reference to obscenity, alcohol, drugs, Security Threat Group (STG), violence, or sex in any form. 
• All clothing must be clean and in good repair without rips or tears. 
• Appropriate undergarments are required and will not be visible. 
• Clothing will not reveal breasts or expose undergarments, cleavage, stomach/midriff, or bare chest or back, including when arms are raised. 
• Sheer/transparent clothing is not allowed unless clothing worn beneath is not transparent and no undergarments (e.g., bra, underwear) are visible. 
• Tactical and cargo pants are not allowed, but carpenter pants are acceptable. 
• Sagging of pants is not allowed. 
• Camouflage, even in small decorative patches or lettering, and bibbed attire may not be worn. 
• Outer garment shirts must have sleeves. Sleeveless garments must be worn with a sleeved outer garment for the duration of the visit. Cap sleeves are acceptable as an outer garment.
• Sweaters, blazers, and sweatshirts are permitted. 
• Hooded garments are not allowed in the visit area. 
• Shorts, dresses, skirts, capris, skorts, and slits in clothing must reach the top of the kneecap when standing. 
• Shoes, sandals, flip flops, and boots must be in good repair, free of rips or tears.
• High heels must be no more than three inches high from the heel of the visitor’s foot to the ground. 

Video Visits

Video visits are available at Washington Corrections Center for Women. You must be on your loved one’s approved visit list to participate. To register, contact JPAY at (866) 333-5729 or https://www.jpay.com/. 

Video visiting hours in the close custody unit are:

Friday through Monday                 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
                                                           5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Video visiting hours in the medium security unit and minimum security campus are:

Friday through Monday                  7:00 am to 1:30 pm
                                                           2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
                                                           5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
                                                           10:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Staff inspects all inmate mail. Books, newspapers, and magazines must be mailed directly to your inmate by the publisher, publication supplier, or bookstore. Email and videograms are available through JPAY. To register, visit https://www.jpay.com/. 

The Department of Corrections (DOC) provides the following three options to send money to your inmate at Washington Corrections Center for Women:

• JPay
• Cashier's Check or Money Order

You may only send a cashier's check or money order. Do not send cash, personal checks, or stamps. Include both the inmate's full name and six-digit DOC number on the payee line.

• Western Union

When using Western Union, go to the Send Money to an Inmate page. Select "Washington Dept Corrections" from the facility drop-down list. Input the amount you want to send and click “Get Started.” 

Choose the method you want to send money via Western Union (online, in person, by phone, or mobile app). Be sure to have the following pieces of information ready:

• City Code: WA DOC
• State: WA
• Account Number: Account Number is the inmate's DOC number + inmate's last name (Example: 123456Doe)

When sending money over the phone, ask to use "Quick Collect" for a lower fee.

Academic & Partnership Programs

• Adult Basic Education
• Braille Program
• General Education Diploma (GED)
• Information Technology
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Prison Pet Partnership Program (PPPP) 
• Residential Parenting Program 
• Sustainability in Prisons Project
• Technical Design

Research Based Programs

• Substance Abuse Treatment

Work & Vocational Programs

• Correctional Industries Jobs:

• Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Services
• Embroidery
• Trades Related Apprenticeship Coach (TRAC)