Get approved first, and arrive before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Visiting Green River takes two steps: get on the approved visitor list, then come during visiting hours. In-person visits are Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and you must arrive before 11:30 a.m. to be let in. You cannot just show up without being approved first.
Before you can visit, the person has to put you on their visitor list, and you have to be approved by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. This means filling out a visitor application and passing a background check.
Approval is not instant. It can take several weeks, so start early. Do not drive to Green River until you know you are approved.
In-person visits at Green River are held on Saturdays only, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The most important rule: you must arrive before 11:30 a.m. If you get there after the cutoff, you will not be admitted, even though the session runs until 2:00 p.m. Plan your drive so you arrive with time to spare.
Leave phones, bags, and extra items in your car. Bringing in items that are not allowed can end your visit before it starts.
Kentucky prisons enforce a dress code for visitors. Avoid revealing clothing, and do not wear anything that looks like an inmate or staff uniform. When in doubt, dress modestly. Visitors who break the dress code can be turned away.
If you cannot make the drive, Green River offers video visits through Securus. You schedule these at least 48 hours ahead through your Securus account. Video visits are a good option for family who live far away or cannot travel on a Saturday.
Rules and hours can change because of staffing, weather, or facility lockdowns. Call Green River at (270) 754-5415 before you travel to confirm the current schedule and that your loved one is still housed here. You can also check the inmate search guide to confirm their location.
5 of 5 questions
In-person visits are Saturdays only, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You must arrive before 11:30 a.m. to be admitted. Call (270) 754-5415 before you travel to confirm the schedule has not changed.
VisitationYes. The person must add you to their visitor list, and you must be approved by the Kentucky Department of Corrections after a background check. This can take several weeks, so apply early and confirm approval before driving out.
VisitationA valid government-issued photo ID, such as a Kentucky ID, driver's license, military ID, or passport. Expired IDs are not accepted. If you are unsure, call (270) 754-5415 first.
VisitationYes. Green River offers video visits through Securus. You schedule them at least 48 hours ahead in your Securus account. This is a good choice for family who live far away.
VisitationYou will not be admitted. Even though the visiting session runs until 2:00 p.m., the facility stops letting visitors in at 11:30 a.m. Plan your trip so you arrive well before the cutoff.
VisitationCan't visit yet? Set up Securus so the person can call you while approval processes.
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