Visitation rules for high security inmates at Ware State

Visiting an inmate at Ware State Prison, especially in a high security setting, comes with stricter rules than general population, so it is good you are asking ahead of time.

Visitation form
On your visitation application, list your full legal name exactly as it appears on your ID. Your relationship can be listed as “friend” or “girlfriend” if the form allows it. Some facilities are more comfortable with “friend” for non-family visitors, but either way is usually fine as long as everything else checks out.

Make sure:

• Your information matches your ID exactly
• You disclose any criminal history honestly if asked
• You complete every section fully to avoid delays

He will need to submit your name for approval, and the facility must approve you before you can visit.

Contact or no contact
In high security or restrictive housing, visits are often non-contact. That means:

• No hugging, kissing, or physical contact
• Visits are conducted through glass or a partition
• Communication is by phone or speaker

If he moves to a lower custody level later, contact visits may become possible, but for now you should expect non-contact.

Length of visits
Standard visits are usually limited to a set block of time, often a few hours on scheduled visitation days. The exact length depends on the facility’s schedule and how many visitors they are handling that day.

Since you are traveling over 100 miles, you can request a special visit. These are sometimes granted and can allow:

• Longer visit time
• Multiple days, often over a weekend

You will need to contact the facility in advance and request approval from the warden or visitation staff. The more notice you give, the better your chances.

What to do next
Call Ware State Prison directly and ask:

• If you are approved on the visitation list
• Whether his custody level allows visits right now
• How to request a special visit based on your travel distance

Until visits are approved, you can stay connected by sending letters through InmateAid, which helps keep communication going while you wait for clearance.