CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution

CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 203-651-6100

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution located at 900 Highland Ave in Cheshire, CT are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution – Visitation
CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution – Inmate Programs

The Cheshire Correctional Institution confines long-term, adult sentenced offenders. It also operates several specialized housing units, including protective custody and restrictive housing.

The facility emphasizes rewards for deserving inmates via opportunities for bettering themselves by: learning a trade through prison industries, educational programming, addiction service programming and religious programming.

The vocational education programs conduct dozens of projects assisting non-profit and community organizations, which include refurbishment and donation of bicycles to local elementary schools.

Western Union Information
Pay To: Connecticut DOC
Code City: CTDOC
Account #: 8-digit Inmate Number and Inmate Last Name.*

visitation Info

CT DOC – Cheshire Correctional Institution – Visitation

General Population
07:15-07:45 AM
08:30-09:00 AM
11:30AM-12:00 PM
12:45-01:15 PM
05:15-05:45 PM
06:30-07:00 PM
07:45-08:15 PM
Monday 
09:15-10:15 AM
12:15-01:15 PM
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
08: 30-09:30 PM
Tuesday
09:15-10:15 AM
12:15-01:15 PM
01:30-02:30 PM
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
Wednesday 
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
Thursday 
09:15-10:15 AM
12:15-01:15 PM
01:30-02:30 PM
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
08: 30-09:30 PM
Friday 
08:00-09:00 AM
09:15-10:15 AM
12:15-01:15 PM
01:15-01:45 PM
Saturday
12:15-01:15 PM
01:30-02:30 PM
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
08: 30-09:30 PM
Sunday
12:15-01:15 PM
01:30-02:30 PM
06:00-07:00 PM
07:15-08:15 PM
08: 30-09:30 PM

NB 4 – PC
Upper Tier
07:15-07:45 AM
09:15-09:45 AM
Saturday
08:00-09:30 PM
Sunday
10:00-11:30 PM

NB 4 – PC
Lower Tier
09:15-09:45 AM
07:15-07:45 AM
Saturday
10:00-11:30 PM
Sunday
08:00-09:30 PM

NB 2 – Family
07:15-07:45 AM
05:15-05:45 PM
07:45-08:15 PM
Monday
08:00-09:00 AM
Tuesday
08:00-09:00 AM
08:30-09:30 AM
Wednesday
08:00-09:00 AM
08:30-09:30 AM
Thursday
08:00-09:00 AM
Friday
06:00-07:00 PM

Annex
1st Session – PM
M-T-W-R 
07:00 – 08:00 PM
2nd Session – PM
M-T-W-R 
08:15 – 09:15 PM
 

Visiting Guidelines: 
• No more than three (3) visits during the week (including weekend visits). 
• General population shall have alternate weekend visits based on the last digit of the inmate number (odd/even). 
• Special management visits are ½ hour and must be pre-scheduled. 
• For schedule information on weekend visits, call the facility at 203- 651-6101. Professional visiting hours: 
• Professional visits should be allowed entry to visit with the inmate anytime the count is not in progress. 
• Professional visit rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. Earned family engagement: 
• This time is earned on a weekly basis and is used to discuss unit activities, special projects, future goals, etc.

Visitors Dress Code: 
Absolutely NO hats, hooded clothing, outer jacks (full zip, plush), scarves (head or neck), headgear (only religious), spandex leggings (pants, dresses, shorts), tights, jeggings or any article of clothing that’s overly tight. 

Shirts and dresses must not be see-through, must have sleeves (no crop tops, cutouts, tube tops, or tank tops). Shorts, skirts and dresses must not be any shorter than 6” above the knee. 

As a friendly reminder, please come prepared to cover up with additional authorized items if attire is considered provocative or inappropriate.