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WVCF Visitation Center

State Prison

Last Updated: February 22,2024


Visitation Hours

Visiting hours for WVCF are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 812-398-5050, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Carlisle. 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.

General Visitation Information

Public Visitation:

Please refer to the IDOC visitation page to find the most current information regarding visits.

Attorney Visits:

Requests for general in-person legal visits between attorneys and Incarcerated Individuals must be made to the facility where the offender is housed. Attorney/offender visit requests are being scheduled and will continue as long as it is safe to do so on a facility-by-facility basis. Based on the conditions of each facility, they are subject to being postponed or rescheduled. A reliable alternative to an in-person attorney/Incarcerated Individuals visit is to schedule a confidential phone call. Incarcerated Individuals must have the attorney's phone number added to their approved telephone list. All calls are to be 'collect calls' unless the Incarcerated Individuals utilizes prepaid minutes.

*Starla Perkinson is the point of contact for legal scheduling purposes at WVCF. Her contact number is (812) 398-5050, Extension 4109. In the event she does not answer, or calls you back within 24 hours, contact Mike Ellis at Extension 4198.

Visiting Guidelines