Who to Call at FCI Edgefield Before You Visit

Calling FCI Edgefield before you leave helps you avoid showing up on a day when visits aren't happening. The posted hours are typical, but they don't cover every situation - especially if the person you're visiting is in a special housing unit, where schedules are often different. Even when things normally run smoothly, operations can shift. The Warden may restrict or cancel visiting for safety or security reasons, including severe weather or other incidents. If your trip is long or hard to reschedule, that one call is worth it.

Call FCI Edgefield at 603-342-4000 to confirm the visiting schedule. Try to call shortly before you leave so you have the most current information.

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• ✓ Ask if visiting is operating normally today, or if it’s been restricted or cancelled (including for severe weather or other incidents)
• ✓ Confirm the posted visiting hours apply to your loved one’s current status
• ✓ Ask whether your loved one is confined to a special housing unit or otherwise on a modified visiting schedule
• ✓ Verify any key visiting rules that could affect whether you’ll be allowed in once you arrive

When you call, make sure you're dialing the main facility number (603-342-4000) and jot down who you spoke with. If something changes last-minute, having a name and the time of your call can help you explain what you were told.

If this visit really matters - because you're traveling far, coordinating childcare, or taking time off work - double-check the two things that most often derail plans. First, make sure you're approved. You can only visit after the inmate has placed you on their approved visiting list. Second, review the facility's visiting regulations and check for any state or local travel advisories so you're not caught off guard on the way there.