I'm approved to visit my husband, he is at DVI reception. The DVI guide on here says no blue denum and chambray shirts (what is that) so no jeans? What colors are ok? black? Any info. or tips/suggestions would be helpful/appreciated.

I'm approved to visit my husband, he is at DVI reception. The DVI guide on here says no blue denum and chambray shirts (what is that) so no jeans? What colors are ok? black? Any info. or tips/suggestions would be helpful/appreciated.

You cannot wear blue jeans of any kind. Some prisons allow you to wear different colored jeans as long as they are not blue, but I don't know about DVI. But blue is out for sure.

Chambray shirts are the ones that inmates wear (see attachments below). Black is ok for all prisons. Just stick to purple, white, black, pink, yellow, etc. No forrest green or khaki colored shirts, because those are the colors the COs wear. Then you should be ok.

And remember, reception visits are Non-contact (behind glass), but the dress code still applys. The dress code goes into effect when you drive onto the prison grounds.

William'sBaby:heart:

Is it pretty self explanatory on where to go (park, where reception visits are etc.) once I drive onto the prison grounds? And can I wear sandals/flipflops or do I have to wear closed toed shoes? Also I am bringing my 2 week old son, what things can I bring for him. Then on sunday I am bringing my 15 month old daughter, what things can I bring for her (toys, food etc.)

Where I visit flip flops are allowed but I do not know about DVI. Hopefully someone who visits there will be able to answer that for you. You can find info about the baby stuff below....

Here is some general information for visiting a CA Prison:


Visiting On Five Major Holidays

Each Institution shall have visiting scheduled on the following Holidays. The five major holidays may or
may not be on a regularly scheduled visiting day.

• New Year’s Day
• July 4 (Independence Day)
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Visitor Questionnaire Process

The inmate should sign a Visitor Questionnaire (CDC Form 106) and send it to family members and
friends to visit. All adult visitors must complete the questionnaire and return it to the Visiting Sergeant by
mail. The Visiting staff must approve the questionnaire before the person may visit. This should take
approximately 30 working days. The CDC Form 106 must be filled out completely and accurately.
Failure to provide all requested information might result in the request being either denied or delayed.

Adult Visitors

The inmate will let each visitor know that they are approved. Any visitor approved at one institution shall
be approved to visit the same inmate upon transfer to another institution. A visitor may be required to
update the Visitor Questionnaire after 24 months.

Acceptable Identification

• A valid state driver's license with picture (not laminated).
• A valid state Department of Motor Vehicles Identification Card with picture (not laminated).
• A valid Armed Forces Identification Card with picture.
• Identification Card issued by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and
Naturalization Services with picture.
• Picture Passport.
• Picture identification Matricula Consular De Alta Seguridad (MCAS) issued by the
Mexican Consulate.

Visitor Attire

It is recommended that visitors dress conservatively and with the following guidelines in mind.
Inappropriate attire will be reason to deny a visit. Any alteration to clothing once a visitor is inside the
visiting area will be grounds for terminating the visit.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing which, in any combination of shades or types of material/fabric, resembles California
State-issued inmate clothing, blue denim or chambray shirts and blue denim pants.
• Clothing that resembles law enforcement or military-type clothing, including rain gear.
• Hats, wigs or hairpieces (except with prior written approval of the Visiting Sergeant).
• Clothing that exposes the breast/chest area, genital area, or buttocks.
• Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts exposing more than two inches above the knee, including slits
when standing.
• Sheer or transparent garments.
• Strapless or "spaghetti” strap tops.
• Clothing exposing the midriff area.
• Clothing or accessories displaying obscene or offensive language or drawings.
• Brassieres with metal underwires or any other detectable metal are not permitted.

Allowable items:

• Identification Card.
• One Handkerchief, no bandannas.
• Tissue Pack, unopened.
• Clear Change Purse.
• $30 Per Adult and $10.00 Per Minor Visitor, in Coin or One Dollar Bills Only.
• Comb or Brush.
• Two Keys On A Ring with No Attachments. NO ELECTRONIC KEYS OR ALARMS ALLOWED. You must drop off all electronic keys at the Friendship House, and they will hold on to the keys for you until visiting is over.
• 10 Photographs.
• Indian Medicine Bag, upon inspection and approval.
• Two small (less than 12 inches in length) solid toys.
• One Infant Carrier.
• Six Disposable Diapers.
• Factory-Sealed Baby Wipes.
• Two Transparent Plastic Baby Bottles of Pre-Mixed Formula/Milk/Juice Per Baby.
• One Transparent Pacifier.
• Three Jars of Factory Sealed Baby Food and One Plastic Baby Spoon.
• One Single-Layer Baby Blanket.
• One Transparent Diaper Bag.
• One Change of Baby Clothing.
• One Single-Layer Burp Cloth.

Visitors may retain only life-sustaining, condition-stabilizing medication with the prescribing
physician's written statement of its immediate need, and only in the physician's prescribed amount
immediately required to sustain or stabilize the condition during the visit. The physician’s written
statement shall include the physician’s medical license number, address, and phone number.

All medication shall be in its original pharmacy container with the patient's name, pharmacy, name of
medication, prescribed dosage, and the physician's name indicated on the container's label.
Nonprescription medicine is not permitted.

Prohibited Items

• All tobacco and tobacco products.
• Food. All refreshments are to be purchased from the vending machines located in the visiting
room, except Camps and Ranches.
• Chewing gum.
• Purses.
• Cameras.
• Pagers.
• Cell phones.
• Writing materials or books, unless approved prior to entering the Visiting Room.

Visiting Room Procedures

Each visitor and inmate is responsible for his or her own conduct while visiting. Violation of the rules
and regulations may result in termination, restriction, suspension, or denial of visits. Additionally,
disciplinary action may be taken against the inmate. An inmate and his/her visitor(s) are allowed to
briefly embrace and kiss at the beginning and end of their visit. An inmate may hold his or her minor
children. Inmates may also hold minor children accompanied by an adult. Children are to remain
under the direct supervision and control of the visiting parent or guardian at all times. Holding hands
on top of the table in plain view is permitted, with no other physical contact. Excessive contact,
(kissing, massaging, stroking, and sitting with legs intertwined or sitting on laps) could result in
termination of the visit. Nursing mothers shall be discreet and covered when breast-feeding their baby
in the visiting area. Failure to do so may result in termination of visiting for that day. Inmates cannot
receive any items, gifts, money, jewelry, or documents during a visit. However, the adult visitor may
ask for a pencil and notebook paper as needed. Smoking is not allowed in the visiting rooms or
outside patios in the institutions at any time.

I just made an appointment time for a visit, was I suppose to tell them I am bringing my 2 week old son?

I just made an appointment time for a visit, was I suppose to tell them I am bringing my 2 week old son?

No, just as long as you bring his birth certificate you should be ok.

William'sBaby:heart:

You can wear any shoes you want...

dvi is not allowing any more flip flops, I visit my husband regularly, they said this 2 weeks ago.

dvi is not allowing any more flip flops, I visit my husband regularly, they said this 2 weeks ago.

I am so glad I saw this. I have not visited in a while since I have been out of state. I was going to wear flip flops. I wonder why. What is the big deal?

Hi, my BF is in DVI on reception. Does anyone know if you get a private little room for your visit with the glass in between ? Or are all the other visitors able to hear your conversation with your loved one? Any information is appreciated!! I am calling in the morning for my visit *crosses fingers*