How to Get Approved to Visit an Inmate at FCI Fairton: Complete Checklist
Getting approved to visit at FCI Fairton comes down to one thing: being added to the inmate's visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. Here's how to make sure your paperwork checks out.
You can't just show up at FCI Fairton and ask to see someone. Before any visit happens, you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list. That list starts with the inmate naming you as a visitor - but naming you isn't enough. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) still has to clear you. Think of it as a two-part gate: the inmate requests you, then the BOP approves you. If either piece is missing, staff can turn you away even if you've already made the trip.
Note: Being named by the inmate isn't the same as being approved. You can only visit once you're on the list *and* cleared by the BOP.
The inmate needs to add you as a potential visitor, and you'll need to fill out form BP‑A0629. This is the BOP's standard visitor information form. The form asks for your legal name, date of birth, current address (including ZIP code), and phone number with area code. You'll also answer questions about your race, sex, and U.S. citizenship status. Fill it out carefully the first time - small errors can cause delays.
Note: Your legal name, date of birth, and address are key identifiers in the clearance process. Copy them exactly as they appear on your ID - mismatches slow things down.
BP‑A0629 isn't just contact info. It also includes an authorization that lets the Warden access your criminal history for a suitability determination. By signing, you're giving permission for records of arrests, convictions, and related information to be shared so the BOP can decide whether to approve you as a visitor.
Note: This authorization is what makes the background check possible. Make sure your information is accurate and consistent - it's cross-referenced with criminal-history records.
Sometimes visiting can move faster - specifically when a visiting list hasn't been created yet. This happens when someone first enters federal prison or after a transfer. During that window, immediate family members may be allowed to visit if they can be verified through information in the inmate's Pre‑Sentence Report. This exception is limited to immediate family and depends on verification, so don't count on it. Follow the normal approval process as soon as possible.
Final Checks
- ✓ Call FCI Fairton ahead of time to confirm your visit will be permitted.
- ✓ Ask whether you’ve been cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (being named on the visiting list isn’t enough by itself).
- ✓ Reconfirm shortly before you travel, especially if it’s been a while since you last checked.
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