Visting the SHU

[Sara Alderete]

How long are the visits? and how many visitors allowed at a visit?


Thanks
Sara

[Ken]

Sara, I am going to move this to the California Forum...

Always post the name of the prison as well - and the state... so there is no confusion as to where you are referring to!

Thanks!

[ShariT]

Found this doing a search.. at least they listed a phone number you can call:

Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All visits to the Pelican Bay Security Housing Unit (SHU) are by appointment only. You may call (707) 465-1000 and an automated operator will assist you in contacting visitor processing staff.

For updated information concerning Pelican Bay visitor hours or closures, please call the Visitor Processing Unit at (707) 465-1000.

[Joanna]

Sara,
BSS is the best bet regarding Pelican Bay but I visited in Jan 03.
You do have to arrange your visits with the prison.
there is 2 times you can choose from AM and Pm (Afternoon) I went to the afternoon which is 1pm-3pm but you need to be there for 12.30 to sign in etc.
They are very strict with the dress code so you may be best to check all that out before.
If you dont drive there is a hospitality bus that will pick you up from your hotel etc in Crescent City.

Sorry I couldnt be much more help
Joanna x

PS the visits are for 2 hours and 3 people can visit at a time

[Barbara]

For the SHU
If you are coming from a long distance say 300 miles or more you can made special arrangements to visit both times. You have to get this in advance. Love Barbara

[Sara Alderete]

How will I be able to make these arangements and who do I talk to about this. Thank you for all the info.


Sara

[Barbara]

I will get back with you on who to contact, you need to type up a statement telling them how far you are coming from and then I would fax it to the prison. I will check on this in the next day or two and get back with you. Love Barbara

[Joanna]

Barbara,
Im going to try and do this myself I think flying 11 hours may cover it!

Joanna x x x x

[Barbara]

Yes Joanna 1100 is enough I know they will let you just be nice to them and they will go along with you. I am sick as a dog today and I have to go to work but I will check back with you tonight or in the morning. Love Barbara

[~StArFiSh~]

so if you are comming from a distance you can contact them ahead of time and get more time? More days? How much time?

[Barbara]

You need to write a letter and request a double visit, that means you can visit both morning and afternoon on both Sat and Sun. Barb