SSCF- Visiting Q&A

[Love4JW]

does anyone know the visiting hours for Southern State Prison and is it harsh/medium/easy level compared to other prisons? How do i find out? Please help!

[Love4JW]

Hi my bf is being transferred to the Southern State of Delmont and i was worried if the visitations are tough or not? Does anyone know how long are the contact visits at Southern State?

[loveSunnyH]

Follow this link and click on "visitation procedures"
http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/cia/sscf.html

[Lysbeth]

Hi,

Since you had some specific visitation questions for a New Jersey prison, I have moved this thread to the New Jersey forum on PTO so your post will have the opportunity to get more specific responses and the best answers to your questions, and won’t get lost in the busy Visitation forum... I’ve found they often get more and better answers there, AND the information will be here to help others in the future, too.

You also might want to thumb thru the New Jersey forum to see if some of your questions have already been answered in the past... the direct link to the forum is here:

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/for...s=&forumid=157

Hope you find the info you're looking for and good luck!

Lys

[MichelleH]

My husband is in Southern State now.. Welcome..

Its been real tough i have 4 kids.. The visits are not too bad.. But a long wait .. And the Guards are pretty cool too

[MichelleH]

Southern State is where my Husband is at NOW!!!

Feel free to email me at mmichell9@aol.com

How long is he in for?

Looking to meet people to travel with.. Iam new to this

[MichelleH]

Just wondering if anyone lives in NNJ area that would like to Car pool together?

[angel2081]

My ex boyfriend just got sent to Southern State in NJ and I'm going to see him on Saturday. I've called the prison numerous times and the people who pick up the phone are very rude and act like they can't help me. All I want to know is what type of clothing you can or cannot wear and what we are able to leave in the lockers (ex., cell phone or face from radio). I'm driving 2 1/2 hours to get there and I don't want to be turned away when I get there. If anyone has any info, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks so much!!!!

[RAMSgirl]

I am sorry, but I know nothing about NJ visiting. I do know that when I would visit my husband, I ALWAYS had 2 changes of clothes in the car. I just never knew what C.O. would be in what mood, so I tried to have extra things in the car. I am not sure about cell phones, etc. I just never brought any of that stuff with me. I left it all in my car. Sorry I couldn't be of any more help, but I am SURE someone will come a long and be able to answer and help you. GOOD LUCK and have a wonderful visit.

[rosibaker50]

angel, have you tried posting in the NJ forum? bet they could tell you. hope you have a GREAT VISIT....rosi

[angel2081]

I appreciate you guys getting back to me. The change of clothes is a great idea, thanks! I'm gonna just leave everything in the car and just wear a t-shirt and jeans. I don't think you can go wrong with that...but thanks again!

[IMissRex]

Hi! Angel good thing to bring a change of clothes. I would find out if you can wear jeans. I know here in Arizona we cannot wear any denim blue. But I have been told black jeans are fine so go figure. Hope you have a good visit.

[angel2081]

My ex boyfriend just got sent to Southern State in NJ and I'm going to see him on Saturday. I've called the prison numerous times and the people who pick up the phone are very rude and act like they can't help me. All I want to know is what type of clothing you can or cannot wear and what we are able to leave in the lockers (ex., cell phone or face from radio). I'm driving 2 1/2 hours to get there and I don't want to be turned away when I get there. If anyone has any info, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks so much!!!!

[sweetpea]

Moved to NJ Forum - you will have better feedback from members with it being there. Good Luck and enjoy your visit!!

[egs]

Dress conservative--nothing sleeveless [some prisons in NJ have this rule] and nothing seductive. I always try and where jeans and a loose tee shirt or blouse; make sure the tee shirt is not one that advertises beer or makes a political statement-in other words nothing provocative, period!!! SS has an outdoor area [at least they did a few years ago]; I was able to bring in a sealed pack of cigarettes and could then smoke outside [don't know if they still allow this or not]. When I was visiting there back in 1999 there were lockers but many of them were broken. I never put anything much in those lockers except car keys and a coat. I locked everything in the trunk of my car.

You should be fine--make sure you take ID w/photo [driver's license, school ID, work ID]--and make sure you are on his visiting list. If you are not on his approved list, you can plan on being sent home without a visit....

[mlle_keiko]

Hi Angel...was wondering about your visit? Did you have any troubles with the clothes you wore? Hope that you were able to have a GREAT visit and that it was worth the 2 1/2 hour drive down. HUGS...Keiko

Originally Posted by angel2081

My ex boyfriend just got sent to Southern State in NJ and I'm going to see him on Saturday. I've called the prison numerous times and the people who pick up the phone are very rude and act like they can't help me. All I want to know is what type of clothing you can or cannot wear and what we are able to leave in the lockers (ex., cell phone or face from radio). I'm driving 2 1/2 hours to get there and I don't want to be turned away when I get there. If anyone has any info, I would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks so much!!!!

[vivian5]

Angel,

Don't wear any type of open shoe. Most of the prisons do not allow them. Your top can not be see through at all. You must have sleeves, nothing low cut and the top you wear must stay at your waist when you raise your arms.

[vivian5]

Angel,

Don't know about southern state but in south woods, they lock the doors at 9:00a.m. and then you must wait til 1pm for the next visit.

[angel2081]

Yes, my visit went GREAT!!! I didn't have any problems with what I wore? I just kept it simple with a tee shirt and jeans. But it was sooooo good to see him, and I went back the next day too for another visit. He was so surprised on Sunday, but it was such a good feeling to see him!!! Thanks again!!

[mlle_keiko]

Hey Angel...
VERY COOL!! My hubby is going to be going to South Woods, as soon as they transfer him from CRAF.
WOW WOW!! So, I guess the info he heard about only one visit per week per person was wrong?!?!


HUGS....Keiko



DUH...My brain is MUSH!!! my hubby is going to south woods...*blush*

Originally Posted by angel2081

Yes, my visit went GREAT!!! I didn't have any problems with what I wore? I just kept it simple with a tee shirt and jeans. But it was sooooo good to see him, and I went back the next day too for another visit. He was so surprised on Sunday, but it was such a good feeling to see him!!! Thanks again!!

[robin_n_jim]

Visit Procedures - SSCF

Rules and regulations for visiting an offender are as follows:

1. The offender is responsible for submitting a list containing names and addresses of

potential visitors.

2. If you wish to be included on an offender's visit list, you must contact the offender in

writing. You must wait until the offender notifies you that you have been approved to

visit him/her.

3. The following persons may be approved to visit an offender:

- relatives;

- close friends;

- clergy; and

- persons who may have a constructive influence.

- children under the age of 18 are not permitted to visit unless accompanied by an

adult.

4. Attorney visits require at least 24-hour advance notice to ensure the availability of

space, staff, and the offender.

5. Visiting and registration times for this facility are:

COMPOUND A & B

(alternating monthly) REGISTRATION VISITS

Saturday, Sunday 8:15 - 10:00 AM 8:30 - 11:30 AM

Saturday, Sunday 12:00 - 1:45 PM 12:15 - 3:30 PM

MINIMUM UNITS

REGISTRATION VISITS

Saturday, Sunday 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM 9:30 AM - 2:45 PM

[NO visitors will be permitted to leave until a count has been cleared.]

6. Visitors must present photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification

include:

- a current photo driver's license;

- a current photo Welfare/Medicaid card;

- an employment photo ID; or

- a current passport.

7. Space permitting, the maximum number of permissible visitors for an offender of this

facility is four adults and unlimited children.

8. Visitors may only bring a money order or certified check to the facility for deposit in

an offender's account. Cash and other gifts will not be accepted.

9. In accordance with NJAC 10A:18-6.14, all visitors, their belongings, and their

vehicles are subject to searches while on the premises.

10. Further visit information is posted at the facility. Complete policies and procedures

may be obtained through an Open Public Records Request. On-line request may be

submitted through the following web link:

http://www.state.nj.us/corrections/o.../opramain.html

[robin_n_jim]

Southern State Correctional Facility

Driving Directions

Directions

NORTH JERSEY:

Take New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit #7A (Bordentown). Take 295 South to Route 42

South to Route 55 South. Take Route 55 South (to the end) which will exit onto Route

47. Stay on 47 South for approximately 7 miles.

CENTRAL JERSEY:

Take 129 to 295 South to 42 South to Route 55 South. Take Route 55 South (to the end)

which will exit onto Route 47. Stay on 47 South for approximately 7 miles.

SOUTH JERSEY:

Take Route 42 South to Route 55 South. Take Route 55 South (to the end) which will

exit onto Route 47. Stay on 47 South for approximately 7 miles.

NEW YORK:

Take New Jersey Parkway South to Exit 17, after exit, head South on Route 9 for

approximately 3 miles - bear right at highway #83. Highway #83 will run into Route 47.

Take Route 47 North approximately 9 miles.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Take the Walt Whitman Bridge to Route 42 South to Route 55 South. Take Route 55

South (to the end) which will exit onto Route 47. Stay on 47 South for approximately 7

miles.

NOTE:

Southern State Compound "A" is the first left turn off of Route 47 South.

Southern State Compound "B" is the third left turn off of Route 47 South.

[miss jen]

Hello! I am hoping to visit one of my young people at SSCF this month but I have never visited someone who is in one of the compounds--only someone who was in the trailers and I ended up in the big visiting hall with AC and stuff. I know that in the compounds you flip flop between morning or afternoon depending on the day...Is it a different area in the prison? If so, where in relation to the big visiting hall is it? (I don't want to be wandering around like a dork when I get there...)Is it air conditioned? Do they limit your time? Best time to arrive? Any info would be helpful!

[MrsPhil]

I am not sure what trailers and visiting hall you are talking about but my man was in compound A and those are also trailers. You must mean the camp. The visiting hall in Compound A is not air conditioned. At least it wasn't when he was there. When you get to the entrance to the prison just go to the parking lot and there is a little thing like a bus stop. That is where you go to wait for the guard in the tower to tell you when you can go in and register. There should be plenty of people there waiting that will show you where to go. The visits there were great when I went there. Good luck.

[Rene05]

Hello Everyone,

My boyfriend is at Southern State Correctional Facility and I will be visiting him for the first time this weekend. I was wondering if anyone had any info on the visits. I have never done this before and am a little nervous. So I was wondering what to expect. What can I wear or not wear? How early should I get there? And any other info that I should know. Thank you guys in advance for all of your help.