HMP Stafford
HMP Stafford is a Category C training prison for men in Stafford.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 Nov54 Gaol Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3AW
01785 773 000How long things take at Stafford
CommunityFrom families · updated 2 days ago
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Christmas · not told anything yet
Phone list / PIN · 10 days
First visit · 5 weeks
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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 Stafford
Someone has just gone to Stafford. 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 Stafford?
Families at Stafford say about 6 days, from 5 reports. The latest was 8 days ago.
The PIN wait at StaffordHow long until the first call from Stafford?
There is no firm figure for Stafford yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 2 days. 2 families at Stafford said same day to 2 days.
The first call from StaffordHow long until the first visit at Stafford?
There is no firm figure for Stafford yet. Families at similar prisons in West Midlands say about 10 days. 3 families at Stafford said 1–5 weeks.
The first visit at StaffordWhen can I visit Stafford?
Visiting is on Wed–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 0300 060 6505. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at StaffordHow much do calls from Stafford 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 StaffordHow do I send money to someone in Stafford?
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 StaffordWhat time are people released from Stafford?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?