Reception Diagnostic Center

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Reception Diagnostic Center Visitation

Attorney Visits

Attorneys visits will not be considered as part of the offender's regular visitation schedule and these visitors need not be on the visitation list. All attorney visits are schedule by the Facility Litigation Liaison.

Availability of space, security and safety of the facility determines if a special area may be set aside for attorney-client visits. If space is available, arrangements also may be made to allow clergy or approved spiritual advisors to have a separate space, outside of the regular visiting room/area, to meet with the incarcerated individual. In both cases, such space shall be observable by staff; however, staff shall not listen to the conversations.

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Visiting Guidelines

Visitation for offenders at the Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC) is limited to legal representatives and clergy only and is arranged on a case-by-case basis. Offenders are not allowed visits from friends and family while at RDC, however they may receive mail correspondence. Mail must be addressed to the offender, with his DOC number included, on the outside of the envelope, and sent to the facility’s address listed in the facility overview section.

IDOC Visitation Policy

Community Advisory Board

Community Advisory Board meet twice per year (every six months) but may meet more often as appropriate.

Purpose

To open avenues of communication between the facility and the communities near its operation;
To assemble an eclectic group of community stakeholders to observe the operations of the facility from time to time, and to advise facility administrative staff on quality of life issues, and provide diverse perspectives on the effectiveness of facility operations and programs;
To assist with the recruitment of a diverse and professional workforce;
To promote the hiring of former incarcerated individuals;
To help identify available community resources that could enhance the facility’s operation; and,
To assist with promoting community awareness and understanding of correctional issues, and facility and Department initiatives.

Intake Process

Because the intake facility is a temporary placement, programs and visitation are not initiated during this process. Incarcerated individuals may receive written correspondence and phone calls while at the intake facility. During the intake process each incarcerated individuals is evaluated through interviews, reports, and diagnostic tests. This evaluation forms the basis of the incarcerated individuals' facility and program assignment.

For more information about the variety of programs the IDOC offers, please visit the Programs page. Note: Programs vary from facility to facility and are subject to change. Not all incarcerated individuals qualify or are appropriate for every program, individuals should work with their assigned case manager to see which programs they are eligible for.

About Reception Diagnostic Center

The Reception Diagnostic Center (RDC) is a maximum-security intake facility for adult males sentenced to the Indiana Department of Correction. All adult males are received at RDC, classified, and transferred to long-term facilities. The facility was completed in two phases in 1971 and 1993 and has a capacity of more than 600 incarcerated individuals. During intake, incarcerated individuals are seen by multiple divisions throughout DOC for assessments, including for their physical and emotional health, addiction recovery services, educational and work opportunities, and other needs, which help determine which of the state’s facilities best meet their needs.

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