Visitation
How to Visit Facility
Visiting is typically available on weekends and holidays, but the exact schedule and any restrictions are set locally. Use the guide below to plan your trip and confirm details before you go.
Visitation at FCI LORETTO
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
FCI Loretto follows federal policy requiring visiting hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Each inmate gets at least four hours of visiting time per month, though the warden can limit visits when overcrowding or resource issues come up. Visiting is a privilege, and the exact rules, visit types, and availability can vary by housing unit and custody status. Unit-level restrictions may apply. Before planning a trip, make sure the inmate has added you to their approved visitors list and that you're registered in the facility's visitor-scheduling system. Bring a current government photo ID showing your date of birth, use the same address on your registration as on your ID, and for video visits, sign in close to your scheduled start time.
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Quick Facts
- Institutions must establish visiting hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Each inmate must be allowed a minimum of four hours of visiting time per month, subject to warden limits for overcrowding or resources.
- Visits are a privilege and rules, visit types, and availability vary by housing unit and custody status.
- Bring a current government photo ID that shows your date of birth and use the same address as on the ID when registering.
Visitation Guides
What to expect during federal prison visiting: minimum hours, weekend schedules, and warden discretion
Federal prison visiting follows a few system-wide minimums, but the details you actually experience (days, times, visitor limits) depend on the institution's local procedures.
Common Questions
What are the minimum visiting hours for inmates (does FCI LORETTO follow a federal minimum)?
Federal policy requires visiting hours on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, with each inmate getting at least four hours of visiting time per month. The warden can limit visiting when overcrowding or resources require it. Confirm FCI Loretto's current schedule and any unit-level restrictions before planning your trip.
How do I schedule a visit with an inmate at FCI LORETTO?
The inmate must first add you to their approved visitors list. You'll also need to register with the facility's visitor-scheduling system and complete identity verification. Once that's done, confirm whether the inmate's unit uses in-person visits, video visits, or both. Contact the facility directly for the exact local process and any unit-specific scheduling rules.
What identification do I need to bring to visit at FCI LORETTO?
Bring a current government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth. When you register, use the same address that appears on your ID. Minors typically must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and added under the adult’s registration.
Other Guides for FCI LORETTO
Before you mail a package or book to a federal inmate: what’s allowed and how mail is inspected
Federal prison mail rules are strict, especially for packages and publications. This guide will help you avoid returns and delays, and understand how general mail and special mail are handled once they arrive.
Federal prison phone FAQ: monitoring, the ITS rule, 15-minute calls, the 30-number limit, and suspensions
Federal prison phone rules can feel confusing, especially when a call cuts off mid-sentence or a number won't go through. Below are the answers families ask most about monitoring, the Inmate Telephone System (ITS), call-length limits, approved phone lists, and temporary suspensions.
Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at FCI Loretto
Staying in touch is possible, but the phone system has firm rules. Here's what to know before you try to connect with someone at FCI Loretto.
