Visitation at FCI Gilmer

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

  • Call FCI Gilmer before leaving to confirm visiting hours; the page lists phone number 603-342-4000.
  • Visitors recorded in ACES/Web Visiting must present legal photo ID and will have at least an NCIC background check.
  • Inmates in special housing usually follow a modified visiting schedule and visits can be restricted or canceled for safety.
  • The Bureau of Prisons asks visitors to review visiting regulations and state/local travel advisories before planning a visit.

Visitation Guides

Visitation

How to Visit Facility

Visiting someone at FCI Gilmer is doable, but planning around the facility's rules makes everything smoother. Start with the official Visiting Regulations, then confirm the schedule before you leave.

Common Questions

How can I confirm visiting hours at FCI Gilmer?

Call FCI Gilmer before you leave to confirm the current visiting schedule and any temporary changes. The contact number for visit questions is 603-342-4000.

Do visitors to FCI Gilmer need background checks or ID?

Yes. Visitors recorded in ACES/Web Visiting must present a valid legal photo ID at each visit and will undergo at least an NCIC background check as part of the authorization process.

Can I visit someone in special housing at FCI Gilmer?

Yes, but the process looks different. People in special housing units typically follow a modified visiting schedule, and visits can be restricted or canceled for safety, security, or disciplinary reasons.

Other Guides for FCI Gilmer

Phone & Messaging

How to Contact an Inmate at Facility

Trying to reach someone at FCI Gilmer? Start by confirming the current visiting schedule before you travel, and make sure you follow the facility's rules for sending funds by mail.

Sending Money

How to Send Money to Facility

Planning to mail funds to someone at FCI Gilmer? The most important thing to know: mailed funds do not go to the facility's street address.

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