How often can you visit a convicted prisoner?

Convicted prisoners are generally allowed 3-4 visits a month but this can increase as the prisoner progresses through the system.

What ID do you need for altcourse prison?

When you book your visit you will be told what time you should arrive at the visits centre. Birth certificate, marriage certificate, bank card, P.O card + statement, student union card with photo, trade union card, disability badge with photo, Cash Converters card with photo and travel pass with photo.

How do I send clothes to altcourse prison?

New Prisoners-Reception Clothing Clothes can be dropped off at the prison within the first 14 days (after that the prisoner needs to put in a clothing application) The property office is situated in the outside visits centre.

What category is HMP Altcourse?

Category B
Altcourse is a Category B local prison, receiving prisoners from the courts in Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. The prison accepts young offenders and adult male prisoners who are both sentenced and remanded by the courts.

How do I book a visit to altcourse?

You can book visits by calling either 0151 522 2196 or 0151 522 2042 between 08:30-18:00 during the week ( it shuts an hour earlier on Friday’s). You must give at least 24hrs notice for a visit, and you can only book 7 days in advance.

Can you take pictures when you visit someone in prison?

Prison visiting rooms have digital cameras available for photographs of prisoners and/or their visitors to be taken. There is a cost for the photographs, usually two dollars for each photograph.

What time do prisoners go to bed in UK?

Prisons all work on strict timetables. The majority of prisons lock the cell door at around 6pm at night and it remains shut until 8am.

How old do you have to be to go to altcourse?

Some YOIs cater for juvenile offenders, specifically those aged 15-17 years, but most 15-17-year olds will be put in Secure Training Centres, such as Medway, Oakhill, or Rainsbrook. 18-20-year old offenders will be sent to Young Offender Institutions.

How long does find a prisoner take?

Due to the request having to go to the prisoner first before their location is disclosed, the prison location service enquiry may take up to 40 days to complete.

How long does it take for a prisoner to contact you?

Most prisons will allow them one phone call on arrival, in which case you might hear from them within the first couple of days, but this depends on whether they can remember your phone number, as their mobile phone will have been taken away. Even if you do get a call, your phone number is not yet officially approved.

How to book a visit to Altcourse Prison?

You can book visits by calling either 0151 522 2196 or 0151 522 2042 between 08:30-18:00 during the week ( it shuts an hour earlier on Friday’s). You must give at least 24hrs notice for a visit, and you can only book 7 days in advance. – On each visit a maximum of three adults are allowed, with accompanying children.

How can I book a visit to a prison?

Domestic visits are now booked by the prisoners themselves on the CMS system. You can book visits by calling either 0151 522 2196 or 0151 522 2042 between 08:30-18:00 during the week ( it shuts an hour earlier on Friday’s). You must give at least 24hrs notice for a visit, and you can only book 7 days in advance.

When did HMP Altcourse open as a prison?

HMP Altcourse is a prison run and managed by the private company G4S. Altcourse opened its doors in 1997 and is classed as a category B prison which houses adult inmates and young offenders. The capacity of HMP Altcourse Prison is 1033.

Is the Altcourse Prison a Category B prison?

Altcourse opened its doors in 1997 and is classed as a category B prison which houses adult inmates and young offenders. The capacity of HMP Altcourse Prison is 1033. If you are due to go to Prison or currently have someone you know inside Prison, You may benefit from reading our comprehensive Prison Guide: Click here to download