FCI Gilmer

Before heading to FCI Gilmer, call 603-342-4000 to confirm the current visiting schedule and any temporary changes. Every visitor recorded in ACES/Web Visiting must bring a valid legal photo ID and will go through the Bureau's visitor-authorization process, which includes at minimum an NCIC background check. Visits are scheduled in advance. The facility sets approved days, hours, visit length, and whether visits are contact or non-contact. If the person you're visiting is in a special housing unit, expect a modified schedule. The warden can also restrict or cancel visits for safety and security reasons. Before your trip, review Bureau of Prisons visiting regulations and any state or local travel advisories.

FCI Gilmer offers several ways to stay in touch: phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and traditional mail (mail rules differ from digital channels). Phone calls and electronic messages are monitored and screened for content. Attorney calls may be handled differently in some situations. Video visits and remote messaging go through third-party vendors. You'll need to create an account, accept the vendor's terms, add a payment method, and schedule through the vendor portal. The Web Visiting System stores inmate and approved visitor data, including names, register numbers, housing units, and approved visitor information. For operational questions, call 603-342-4000. For general website questions, contact the BOP Central Office.

Sending money to someone at FCI Gilmer? Don't mail funds to the institution's street address. All mailed payments must go to an external processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. The money goes into the inmate's commissary deposit account, which they use to buy items not regularly issued by the institution. How fast the deposit posts depends on the vendor and method you choose, so review provider options and any facility-specific instructions before submitting payment. Common deposit methods include money-transfer agents, a vendor website or app, or automated phone services. Many deposits post within a few hours during processing windows. Make sure you enter the inmate's register number and full committed name exactly as required.