Glenochil Prison - Visiting

 

How To Book Family/Friend Visit:

Visit Booking

At present Visit sessions can only be booked by the prisoner completing a visit request form which is then confirmed and booked if available. The prisoner would then receive confirmation and inform his visitor of the visit time and date.

Family Visits

Family Visits are offered at Glenochil to encourage and maintain contact between prisoners and their children. They are available as shown on the table overleaf, and consist of one 2 hour session per month. For more information on Family Visits please contact an FCDO.

Visit Room Facilities

The visit room can accommodate up to 30 visits at any one time. There is a well stocked canteen offering a wide range of drinks and snacks. There are toilet facilities available in the waiting room.

 

How To Book Agent Visit:

Telephone Visit Admin with your clients details on 01259 767288 -Mon- Friday between 9.00am-5.00pm 24 hours notice must given for a half hour appointment.

 

Visiting Guidelines:

Glenochil aims to provide a comfortable, safe environment in which contact with family members can be maintained and enjoyed.

On entry to Glenochil all visitors must provide photographic identification in the form of a passport, photographic driving licence or a Citizen card I.D.
From 1^st July 09 visitors must provide proof of address. This could be a utility bill.

For all visitors who cannot provide photographic I.D they will be given a 1 month period, max.3 visits to obtain it. Citizen card applications are available at Glenochil and are provided free of charge.

All items entering the establishment are scanned by x ray machines for security purposes.

All visitors entering Glenochil may be searched in accordance to visit rules. A visitor may be asked to remove their outer garments before being required for a rub down search which involves the visitor being given an outer clothing, hands on search by a member of prison staff.

Visitors may also note that it is SPS policy that a Passive Drug dog may be used when required to prevent illegal substances entering HMP Glenochil.

No personal property is allowed in the Visit Room. All property should be stored in the free lockers available in the vestibule area. Only small amounts of cash are allowed for purchases from the canteen.

 

Parking Facilities:

Two large visitors car parks and several disabled spaces are available

 

Disabled Facilities:

There are several parking spaces reserved for disabled visitors at the entrance to the prison.

The visit room is accessed by a set of stairs although for any visitors with mobility issues there is a lift.

If any visitor has a disability or any special needs and requires assistance, please inform us prior to your attendance, of any adjustments or support you may require and our staff will endeavour to help.

 

Visiting Times:

 

MON	Afternoon session 1	13.30-14.15
	Afternoon session 2	14.30-15.15
	Afternoon session 3	15.30-16.15
	Childrens visits	18.30-19.45
	Evening Session	20.00-20.45
TUES	Afternoon session 1	13.30-14.15
	Afternoon session 2	14.45-15.45
	Afternoon session 3	15.30-16.15
	Childrens visits	18.30-19.45
	Evening Session	20.00-20.45
WED	Double visit	13.30-15.30
	Childrens visits	18.30-19.45
	Evening Session	20.00-20.45
THURS	Double visit	13.30-15.30
	Childrens visit	18.30-19.45
	Evening Session	20.00-20.45
FRI	Afternoon Session 1	13.30-14.15
	Afternoon Session 2	14.30-15.15
	Afternoon Session 3	15.30-16.15
	Evening Session 1	18.30-19.45
	Evening Session 2	20.00-20.45
SAT	Morning Session 1	09.30-10.15
	Morning Session 2	10.30-11.15
	Morning Session 3	11.30-12.15
	Monthly Childrens visits	14.15-15.15
	Monthly Childrens visits	15.30-16.30
SUN	Morning Session 1	09.30-10.15
	Morning Session 2	10.30-11.15
	Morning Session 3	11.30-12.15
	Monthly Childrens visits	14.15-15.15
	Monthly Childrens visits	15.30-16.30

 

 

Handing In Property/Money:

All property for prisoners must be handed in at the vestibule before the visit. Only property accompanied by a pro-forma will be accepted.

A pro-forma is sent out by a prisoner detailing the property he is permitted to receive.

If you wish to hand in money for a prisoner, you can do this on arrival at the vestibule or at any other SPS establishment.

There is a maximum limit of £60 that can be handed in at one time. Please wait for receipt.

 

Posting In Property/Money:

It is a good idea to send all valuable items using the Royal Mails, recorded or registered services.

 

Complaints/Comments:

 If you have any queries ask the staff at the vestibule.