As you may know, the Department of Corrections (DOC) is facing serious budget challenges, as are all state agencies. We are charged with managing public resources responsibly and maintaining safe, secure operations within current fiscal limits. Operational adjustments are sometimes necessary to reflect that balance. Given these realities, we want to let you know about upcoming changes to visiting across all facilities.    

Visiting is a vital part of the well-being, family connection, and successful reentry for adults in custody (AICs), and DOC remains committed to preserving its meaningful role in the correctional environment. In the coming months, DOC will modify visiting schedules as part of broader cost-reduction efforts. Our priority is to protect essential daily functions—keeping yards and dayrooms open, minimizing program disruptions, limiting additional restrictions, and maintaining stable routines for adults in custody and staff.