Hey everybody! Can someone help me and let me know the basic rules of visiting someone in MCI Norfolk? I am going to visit my baby and I am coming all the way from Chicago and want all the info I can get before I book my flight. Thank you so much for all your help.

Marksgirl78:D

HI I am going to move this post into the Military prison forums so you might get more help there!!! Good luck to you and hope you find the answers you are looking for there-

Kelly

Marksgirl, I hope this helps.

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99180

If you have any questions as to the area, I live approximately five minutes from the airport that you will most likely be flying into. Norfolk and the surrounding area has become my second home for the last few years so I can answer questions as to the area, however, my info on the MCI itself is a bit dated.

I have been to the brig, years ago, when I was on active duty, so I will be of no help there for things have changed since the early 1990s.

But, if I can be of help to a fellow PTO member, I will try! Either post here or send a pm.

Patti

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Just went to MCI-Norfolk a month ago. Part of it was okay but Sun. afternoon was not. :angry: There is a war going on with the guard's union and the administration and the guards are trying to drag the prisoners into it. Sometimes they mess with the visitors to upset the prisoners. Having said that try and dress absolutely carfully. Be conservative. I wore a nun looking wrap with full slip (which is not on the forbidden list) but was denied the visit until I went out and bought some more clothes to get in...jeans and top. Go figure? At least they let me back. Says you are NOT suppossed to wear T-shirts but I saw some in there. Make sure you have a change of clothing if needed. They are absolutely inconsistent. If anything goes wrong for you INSIST on seeing the one in charge for that day. It may not work but don't give up with out a fight. Try to get there as early as possible or you lose time with your guy. First come first served as it ought to be. Most every visitor is kind and helpful. Coming from so far make sure your guy gets written permission for you to visit morning and afternoon from his captain or Lt. Sun. it is afternoon and evening. Bring that paper with you and make copies of it to keep in case they take the paper. Don't trust anything but your own instinct. Once you get in and visit it usually is fine but don't expect that the next one will be any easier. You get to sit next to each other under cameras and watchful eyes. They did not care that I came from a good distance. Also no more visits on Fri. and Mond. so you don't get a long weekend. They gave others a hard time that day as well. If you want to e-mail me for more questions/answers do so at Email removed per PTO policy Good luck. Ginko