Before You Visit FCI Coleman Low: Call 603-342-4000 to Confirm the Visiting Schedule

FCI Coleman Low's visiting information specifically recommends calling 603-342-4000 to confirm the schedule before you leave. That quick call can save you hours of travel if hours have shifted or visiting is limited for operational reasons.

Visiting hours aren't random. They're set by the Warden. Under Bureau of Prisons rules, the Warden must establish a visiting schedule and, at minimum, include hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The Warden can also restrict visiting when necessary for the security and good order of the institution. That alone is reason enough to confirm the posted schedule before you travel.

There's also a baseline amount of time that has to be available. The Warden must allow each inmate a minimum of four hours of visiting time per month. How that plays out in practice depends on the facility's schedule and capacity. Asking about the current hours helps you plan a visit that actually fits within the time your loved one is allowed.

When you call, you're really trying to confirm what the institution's official visiting policy says right now. BOP rules require something called an Institution Supplement, which includes the visiting schedule (including different components if they run on different schedules). It also covers practical details like the facility address, phone number, directions, and the days and hours of visitation. If you're unsure what applies to your situation, ask staff what the Institution Supplement says. It's the most straightforward way to get the current, facility-approved answer.

• ✓ Approved dress code
• ✓ Identification requirements for visitors
• ✓ Items authorized in the visiting room
• ✓ Special rules for children

Pre Call Checklist

• ✓ Call 603-342-4000 to confirm the current visiting schedule before you depart
• ✓ Confirm the visiting hours for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• ✓ Ask if visiting is restricted right now for security or operational reasons
• ✓ Ask how visiting time is being scheduled and confirm that inmates are allowed at least four hours of visiting time per month
• ✓ Ask what the Institution Supplement says the current visiting schedule is (including any different schedules for different components, if applicable)
• ✓ Confirm the facility address and phone number, directions to the facility, and any local transportation guidance
• ✓ Confirm the days and hours of visitation
• ✓ Confirm the approved dress code
• ✓ Confirm what identification visitors must bring
• ✓ Confirm which items are authorized in the visiting room
• ✓ Confirm any special rules for children