This article brings together the documents relatives need to obtain a visiting permit for a prisoner, bring them clothes, or send them money.
Who should the visiting permit application be sent to?
Depending on the stage of the proceedings, the application must be sent:
- If an immediate appearance hearing has been postponed: the application is sent to the public prosecutor's office of the judicial court
- During a judicial investigation: the application is sent to the investigating judge in charge of the case
- After a final conviction: the application is sent directly to the prison
Visiting permit application form
- CERFA form: Visiting permit application (list of supporting documents)
- Court of Appeal permit application for a person awaiting their appeal judgment (Paris Court of Appeal jurisdiction)
Life in detention (making a transfer, dropping off laundry, booking a visit)
- La Santé prison: Bank details - Laundry drop-off - clothing list
- Nanterre remand prison: Bank details - Laundry drop-off - clothing list
- Osny remand prison: Bank details - Laundry drop-off - clothing list
- Fleury-Mérogis remand prison: Family welcome booklet (bank details - laundry drop-off, booking a visit)
- Seine-Saint-Denis remand prison - FAQ
- List of laundry that can be dropped off
- Meaux-Chauconin prison: Obtaining a visiting permit, dropping off laundry, making a transfer