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Types of visits

There are three types of visits; non-contact; contact; and professional.

Non-contact visits

Non-contact visits exclude all physical contact between a prisoner/detainee and a visitor, and are conducted in cubicles specified for this purpose.

Contact visits

Contact visits are conducted in designated areas and permit limited physical contact between a prisoner/detainee and visitor.

Professional visits

Professional visits can include:

  • officers of the Ombudsman's Office
  • legal practitioners
  • Official Visitors
  • approved Centrelink staff
  • probation officers