Miami Correctional Facility

Visitation rules are as follows (subject to change):

1. Incarcerated Individuals can have one (1) visit per day.
2. Only two (2) visitors per visit.
3. Visitors will only be allowed to visit once every 30 days, except at MCA. If you are scheduling a visit at MCA within a 14-day period, you will need to contact the Visitation Coordinator to schedule your visit.
4. Visitors may have a brief hug or handshake at the beginning and the end of the visit with no other contact throughout the visit.
5. Visitors will be allowed to bring in $30 in change to purchase up to three (3) items from the vending machines for the incarcerated individual to take back to their housing unit at the end of the visit. No food will be consumed in the visitation room, and visitors cannot purchase food items for themselves. We recommend bringing in your own quarters as the onsite change machine is known to break down frequently.
6. We will still have the non-contact visits for the incarcerated individuals in General Population that are not permitted contact visits. Incarcerated individuals in Restricted Housing Unit (RHU) and AHU will not be eligible for in-person visits.
7. MCA visit schedule remains unchanged.
8. It is recommended that you arrive at the facility 25-30 minutes prior to your scheduled visit time. If you show up 15 minutes or more late, your visit will be canceled.
9. Leave your CELL PHONE, purse, and/or wallet locked in your car (less is better). The only thing you need to bring in is your Driver’s License and birth certificate for children.
10. All visitors should wear clothing that reflects acceptable standards which possess no threat to the security, custody, or maintenance of order of the facility. Clothing of the acceptable type should be loose fitting, not form or tight fitting. Clothing can cause the visit to be cancelled. Tight fitting clothes such as stirrup, lycra pants, or leggings shall not be worn. No hoodies. It is recommended that you bring an extra set of clothes to keep in your vehicle just in case your clothing is considered not acceptable. Sweatpants, t-shirt, and tennis shoes are always good alternatives.
11. Dresses, skirts, or shorts must be no shorter than two (2) inches above the knee and not have deep slits.
12. Halter tops, low cut revealing tops, tank tops, tube tops, sleeveless or cut-offs, see-through, swimsuit tops, body suits, shear blouses or upper garments reflecting similar dress are STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All visitors must wear a shirt/blouse with sleeves.
13. Heavy coats, sweaters used as outer clothing or other clothing considered heavy outer clothing will not be permitted in the visitation room. Suit or sport coats, sweat jackets, sweaters, vests, etc., are permitted, if Visitor Processing staff can inspect and search them or by sending the garment through the x-ray machine. The garment must be worn by the visitor and shall not be removed at any time during the visit.
14. If you wear jeans, you cannot have any rips or holes in your jeans or clothing.
15. No clothing advertising any type of drug paraphernalia or drugs, tobacco, or alcohol is allowed. Hats or other head covering are not permitted, except as required by religious beliefs or medical issues.
16. Undergarments must always be worn. No underwire or wire clasps in your bra or you will not pass the metal detector. A sports bra is a great alternative or a bra with plastic clasps! If you cannot pass the metal detector the first time, your visit will be canceled. All rules are applicable to adults and children.
17. Shoes must be worn, except for infants who are carried.
18. No jewelry, except a wedding band or set, may be worn in the visitation room.
19. You must provide medical documentation for any artificial joints or medical issues such as a pacemaker.
20. No body piercings. All must be removed before entering Visitor Processing. Medical documentation is required for any dermal piercings.

Programs

The Indiana Department of Correction offers a wide selection of programming, courses, and activities based on both facility and Incarcerated Individuals need, as well as available resources. Listed below are several current programming opportunities available at the facility. While staff leads some, many are volunteer-driven. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please visit our volunteer page. For more information on these programs and/or a complete listing of the programs the IDOC offers, please visit the IDOC Programs page.

• Thinking For A Change
• RWI
• Indiana Correctional Industry Products (ICI)
• PLUS Graduate Program
• Inside Out Dads
• Substance Abuse
• Ivy Tech Community College
• GRIP
• U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship Programs
  • Barber Shop
  • Landscaping
  • Building Maintenance
  • Recycle and Recovery
  • Housekeeping/Sanitation
• Grace College
  • ABE/GED
  • Horticulture/Landscape Design
  • Business Technology
  • College Correspondence Courses