How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FCI Morgantown
Getting on someone's visiting list at FCI Morgantown starts with one specific document: the BP-A0629 visitor questionnaire. Fill it out, return it correctly, and the facility will review you for visiting privileges.
The form you need is BP-A0629 (Visitor Information), and it's more than a simple contact sheet. It explains that the Bureau of Prisons may request background information on proposed visitors under Title 18 U.S.C. § 4042. That information can be used to determine whether approving you would create a management or security concern for the institution.
Required for consideration: You must complete and return BP-A0629 to be considered for visiting privileges. If you don't furnish the requested information, processing of your request will be suspended and you'll receive no further consideration.
Take your time filling out BP-A0629 and complete every section. The form serves as both a questionnaire and a release, which is what authorizes the institution to run the background checks described in the notice. Here's the part that trips people up: you're not technically required to supply the information. But if you don't, your request gets suspended and you won't be considered. Even leaving out part of what's asked for can significantly delay processing.
- ✓ Look on the BP-A0629 for the institution address listed on the form
- ✓ Return the completed questionnaire and release to the address shown on the form
- ✓ Keep a copy for your records before you send it
BP-A0629 spells out what "background information" actually means in practice. Institution officials may send an inquiry to a law enforcement or crime information agency to check whether adding you to the visiting list could present a management problem or other adverse effects. Whatever they find is used to decide whether you're acceptable as a visitor.
False statements can be a crime: BP-A0629 warns that making false statements can result in a fine of up to $250,000 and/or up to five years in prison under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
After you submit BP-A0629, expect the institution to take some time verifying your information. If you left anything out, processing can be suspended, and you may not receive further consideration until those details are provided. Partial submissions can lead to significant delays, per the form's own language.
- Call before you travel - FCI Morgantown recommends calling to confirm the visiting schedule before you depart. The phone number listed is 603-342-4000.
- Plan for last-minute changes - The Warden may restrict or cancel visiting for safety and security reasons, including severe weather or incidents that affect normal operations.
- Keep a simple follow-up record - If staff ask you to call back or provide more information, write down the date/time and who you spoke with so you can pick up where you left off.
- ✓ Locate the inmate (confirm where they are housed)
- ✓ Make sure you are approved on the inmate’s visiting list before trying to visit
- ✓ Review visiting rules, regulations, and procedures before your visit
- ✓ Plan your trip by confirming when you can visit and getting directions
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