Cornton Vale Prison - Visiting

 

How To Book Family/Friend Visit:

All visits are booked by the prisoner who should inform you of the date and time once the request has been granted.

 

How To Book Agent Visit:

Agents must phone in to the prison picking the visits option when prompted or Ext. 5209. They then book a time slot. (See visit times below) On arrival solicitors must produce a valid law society card or professional credentials in the case of social workers.

 

Visiting Guidelines:

Visitors must arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for booking in. When booking in at the window in the waiting area all visitors over 16 must provide photographic I.D. (Photographic I.D. can be ordered free of charge from www.citizencard.com, forms are available from officers if required.)

The visits waiting room has toilet and baby change facilities. All belongings, except loose change, must be placed in a locker before entering the visit room, lockers require £1 coin.

The visit room can accommodate 11 visits at any one time. There are vending machines selling hot and cold drinks, crisps and sweets, please ensure you have change as officers do not carry any. You shall be called up the stairs by an officer, on entering the visit room all adults shall be searched (in accordance with rule 102 of The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2006). This is done by an officer of the same sex; you will be asked if you have anything on your person which may harm either yourself or the officer. The search will involve removing and hanging up any outer garments, opening your mouth for an oral examination and a rub down search which involves the officer giving a hands on outer clothing search.

You have the opportunity to refuse this search but please be aware that declining will result in you being refused entry to the visit room.

The officer shall direct you to a table where you sit - the prisoner you are visiting will already be seated.

 

Parking Facilities:

Parking is limited at Cornton Vale. Please park in the visitors' parking area only which is situated to the rear of the prison. Please do not use the private residential area opposite the establishment.

 

Disabled Facilities:

Disabled parking spaces are available for visitors. Please phone before visiting and you will be directed to these spaces. If you have any special needs that you feel may restrict your visit contact any member of staff. For those who are unable to climb the stairs to the visit room, mobility visits are available. (see visit times below)

 

Visiting Times:

Monday	Agents & Social Work Visits	10.15 - 12.30	14.15 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	14.15 - 15.00
	Untried Visit	15.30 - 16.00
	Convicted (All Blocks)	19.00 - 19.45
	Untried visit	20.00 - 20.30
	Closed Visit (any House)	20.00 - 20.30
Tuesday	Agents & Social Work Visits	10.15 - 12.30	14.15 - 16.15
	Access Visits	14.00 - 15.00
	Mother & Child	14.00 - 15.00
	Closed Visit (any House)	14.15 - 14.45
	Skye House	15.00 - 16.00
	Convicted (All Blocks)	15.30 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	19.00 - 19.45
	Untried Visit	20.00 - 20.30
Wednesday	Agents & Social Work Visits	10.15 - 12.30	14.15 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	14.15 - 15.00
	Untried Visit	15.30 - 16.00
	Convicted (All Blocks)	19.00 - 19.45
	Untried Visit	20.00 - 20.30
	Closed Visit (any house )	20.00 - 20.30
Thursday	Agents & Social Work Visits	10.15 - 12.30	14.45 - 16.00
	Access Visits	14.30 - 15.15
	Mother & Child	14.30 - 15.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	15.30 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	19.00 - 19.45
	Mobility Visit	20.00 - 20.45
	Untried Visit	20.00 - 20.30
Friday	Agents & Social Work Visits	10.15 - 12.30	14.15 - 16.15
	Untried Visit	14.15 - 14.45
	Convicted (All Blocks)	15.00 - 15.45
	Untried Visit	19.00 - 19.30
	Skye House	19.15 - 20.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	19.45 - 20.30
	Closed Visit (any House)	19.45 - 20.15
Saturday	Agents & Social Work Visits	09.00 - 10.00
	Untried Visit - Session 1	10.00 - 10.30
	Untried Visit - Session 2	11.00 - 11.30
	Mobility Visit	11.45 -12.30
	ILU Visit		11.45 - 12.45
	Convicted (All Blocks)	15.30 - 16.15
	Skye House	15.15 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	16.30 - 17.15
Sunday	Closed Visit	09.45 - 10.15
	Untried		11.00 - 11.30
	Mobility Visit	1145 - 12.30
	Mother & Child	11.45 -12.45
	Convicted (All Blocks)	15.30 - 16.15
	Skye House	15.15 - 16.15
	Convicted (All Blocks)	16.30 - 17.15

 

Handing In Property/Money:

If you wish to hand in property or money hand this in to the officer at time of booking in for your visit. The minimum amount of money is £5 and the maximum is £40.

PROPERTY

ADMISSION PROPERTY

1 Pair of trousers

2 Tops (not fleece, hooded or football)

1 Pair of shoes or trainers

1 Night-dress or pyjamas

1 Pair of slippers

Underwear

(SHALL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THE PRISONERS FIRST SEVEN DAYS IN CUSTODY)

AFTER FIRST SEVEN DAYS; NO PROPERTY WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A PROFORMA

A PROFORMA IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT WHICH A PRISONER SENDS OUT TO VISITORS REQUESTING THE ITEMS SHE IS
PERMITTED TO HAVE AND REQUIRES POINTS TO NOTE

* No property will be taken for anyone who has court the next day

* A receipt will be given for all property handed in.

* Admission property must all be handed in together.

* Tampered/adjusted Pro-formas shall not be accepted.

* Newspapers and magazines cannot be handed in, they can be ordered via our local newsagent
at 42 Johnstone Ave, Cornton, FK9 5DT TEL 01786 473564

 

Posting In Property/Money:

Property should never be posted in after the first seven days in custody unless accompanied by a pro-forma. Money may be posted in but always make sure that the recipient's name and number or date of birth are included. You are recommended to use recorded delivery if posting cash or postal orders. The latter can be made payable either to the prisoner or the SPS but personal cheques must be made payable to the Scottish Prison Service.

 

Complaints/Comments:

 Visitor feedback is welcomed. Comment cards are available in the visit room or you can approach a member of staff. Alternatively you may write in directly and address your correspondence to the Governor.