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Visiting hours for FDCF are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 515-574-4700, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Fort Dodge. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.
The Iowa Department of Corrections utilizes a reservation system called Amelio to schedule/reserve In-Person and Video Visits. To sign up and schedule your visits please visit our visiting information page here: Institution Visiting
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility In-Person Visiting: Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:50 pm (by reservation in Ameelio App)
Fort Dodge Correctional Facility Video Visiting: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Ameelio App only)
Video visitation is schedule and conducted only through the Ameelio App
*In-Person visitation is scheduled through the Ameelio app.
For information related to scheduling visits through the Ameelio app, please see our How Do I Use Ameelio page.
Reminder: Per the Department visitation policy, all visitors upon entrance to the institutions shall be subject to search. Security and contraband control are critical operational requirements, necessitating a search of all visitors by trained correctional staff. Searches may include but are not limited to, a pat down, metal detectors, electronic ion scanners, other electronic devices, or visual searches. If visitors refuse to comply with the Department visitation policy, entrance to the visiting room will be denied.