Robinson Correctional Institution is a level III prison that can house up to 1,478 male inmates. This facility is comprised of ten housing units, many of which offer specific programs to treat an inmate's rehabilitative needs. Vocational programming includes small engine repair, machining, and culinary arts. This facility is named after Carl Robinson who was the first African American warden in Connecticut.
Robinson Correctional Institution
285 Shaker Road
Enfield, CT 06082
United States
Inmate Name, ID Number
Robinson Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 1400
Enfield, CT 06082
United States
Inmates at Robinson Correctional Institution are allowed the following through the mail:
All mail sent to an inmate must contain the following:
Read the Connecticut Department of Corrections policy on inmate mail here.
Inmates in Connecticut can make outgoing telephone calls through a company called Securus. Securus charges a low rate per minute. You can setup an account here. Inmates can buy phone minutes using their inmate account.
In Connecticut anyone can deposit funds into an inmates account, even if they are not on an inmate's visitation list. These funds can be used to purchase an assortment of items from the commissary including food, stamps, and hygiene items. You will need the inmate's full name and identification number in order to send them money.
You can send inmates in Connecticut money in the following ways:
Search the Connecticut inmate database to get an inmate identification number, current location, offense, and sentencing information.
All visitors must have an approved visitors application on file before they can visit.
To visit you must first fill out and submit a Connecticut Inmate visitors application here. The inmate should request this application from their assigned counselor who will then forward the application to the prospective visitor. A copy of a valid government issued ID must be submitted with the application. Return the completed signed application to your inmate at the facility they are incarcerated in.
The application process can take several weeks and it is up to the inmate to inform you of your visiting status (denied or approved).
All visits at Robinson Correctional Institution are by appointment only.
Once your visitors application is approved you can schedule an appointment to visit online here.
Visiting Hours for Robinson Correctional Institution:
Are organized by building and rotate monthly.
View the current in person visitation schedule here.
View the current video visitation schedule here.
A maximum of three visitors are allowed for both in-person and video visits.
Two in-person visits per week are allowed, and a single video visit per week.
Video visitation is also provided to inmates incarcerated in Connecticut, but you must be on the inmate's approved visitation list and must schedule your video visitation using the scheduling portal above.
Bring a valid government issued photo ID in order to enter into visitation.
You may bring a single debit or credit card to use in the vending machine.
Dress Code
The following clothing is not allowed:
For more comprehensive list of the rules and what to expect when visiting an inmate in Connecticut read the Family and Friends Handbook for Connecticut Inmates.
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