How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before visiting FCI Butner Medium 2, you must be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. Proposed visitors complete the BP‑A0629 Visitor Information form (questionnaire and release) and return it to the institution address for review. Lists typically include relatives and up to 10 friends or associates. Staff may limit how many people visit at once or how long visits last. Dress code rules apply—no revealing clothing or anything resembling inmate attire. Physical contact is limited: brief handshakes, hugs, or kisses are usually allowed at the start and end of visits, subject to staff direction. Visiting hours are commonly on weekends and holidays, but confirm current hours and directions with the facility before you travel.
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Before you can visit someone at FCI Butner Medium 2, you'll need to complete the BP-A0629 visitor questionnaire. Here's what the form covers, what you'll need to fill out, and what happens once you send it in.
First things first: confirm where your loved one is actually housed. In the federal system, the inmate creates their own visiting list when they arrive at a new facility—and that list determines who can be approved to visit. Why does this matter? People get transferred between facilities for programs, medical care, or security reasons. Starting paperwork for the wrong location will slow everything down. A quick check of the BOP inmate locator keeps you on track.
Visiting at FCI Butner Medium 2 is doable — but things go smoother when you confirm the current schedule and understand the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) rules ahead of time. Here's what to check before you make the trip.
Your visit can go smoothly—or get cut short—based on what you bring and wear. Use the checklists below to avoid delays or getting turned away at FCI Butner Medium 2.
The inmate must add you to their visiting list, and you’ll need to complete the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution for consideration. You can’t visit until the Bureau of Prisons clears and approves you.
Visiting is generally scheduled on weekends and holidays, but exact hours vary. Call FCI Butner Medium 2 to confirm the current visiting hours and directions before you travel.
Follow the facility dress code—revealing clothing or clothing that looks like inmate attire is generally not allowed. Limited physical contact (brief handshakes, hugs, or kisses in good taste) is usually allowed at the beginning and end of a visit, but staff can restrict contact for security.
Sending commissary money to someone at FCI Butner Medium 2? MoneyGram ExpressPayment is one of the approved electronic options. The key: enter the account details exactly right so the funds land where they should.
Phone calls are one of the main ways you'll stay connected with someone at FCI Butner Medium 2. Here's what you need to know about costs, what's allowed, and how monitoring works.
Mail rules get confusing fast—especially when you want to protect someone's privacy and avoid delays. At FCI Butner Medium 2, the key is understanding how the facility classifies mail. That classification determines how it's opened and inspected.
