HMP Risley
HMP Risley is a Category C training prison for men in Warrington.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovWarrington Road, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6BP
01925 733 000How long things take at Risley
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Phone list / PIN · 10 days
First visit · 10 days
First call · Same day
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Send on WhatsAppChristmas at Risley
prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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Questions families ask about Risley
Someone has just gone to Risley. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Risley?
There is no firm figure for Risley yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 4 days. 3 families at Risley said 7–10 days.
The PIN wait at RisleyHow long until the first call from Risley?
There is no firm figure for Risley yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 2 days. 2 families at Risley said Same day.
The first call from RisleyHow long until the first visit at Risley?
There is no firm figure for Risley yet. Families at similar prisons in North West say about 10 days. 2 families at Risley said 10 days.
The first visit at RisleyWhen can I visit Risley?
Visiting is on Mon–Thu and Sat–Sun, times vary by day. They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01925 733285. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at RisleyHow much do calls from Risley cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at RisleyHow do I send money to someone in Risley?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at RisleyWhat time are people released from Risley?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?