How to Get Approved to Visit an Inmate at FCI Petersburg Med (step-by-step)
Getting approved to visit at FCI Petersburg Med starts with the inmate, not you. After you complete and submit the Visitor Information form, BOP staff run background checks based on what you provided. Once approved, you're entered into the system the facility uses to track visits and entry.
Visitor approval at FCI Petersburg Med follows a specific chain. The inmate requests a Visitor Information form and sends it to you - that's what kicks off the process. You fill it out and submit it to the BOP, and staff use your information to run background investigations. Those checks happen outside the Web Visiting (WebV) system. Once you're approved, BOP staff enter your information into WebV/ACES so your visits can be logged and tracked.
The inmate needs to request the Visitor Information form first. This is what kicks off the visiting process at FCI Petersburg Med - it's how the form gets sent to friends and family who want to be added to the approved list. Once you receive it, complete it and submit it for approval.
Note: If you have questions about local procedures (like timing or how the facility handles visiting logistics), use the facility’s web page for FCI Petersburg Med rather than the BOP central contact form.
Fill out the Visitor Information form carefully and submit it to the BOP for approval. Staff rely on this information during screening, so even small errors can slow things down or cause confusion later.
- ✓ Full legal name
- ✓ Date of birth
- ✓ Current address
- ✓ Phone number
- ✓ Driver’s license information or passport information
After you submit your form, BOP staff use the details you provided to run background investigations and decide whether you're suitable to visit. This background check isn't conducted inside WebV. Separately, for people recorded in the ACES/WebV system, an NCIC check is performed at minimum to validate visitor data.
Once your background check clears and you're approved, BOP staff enter your information into WebV. This system works alongside ACES to log and track everyone entering and exiting the facility, including approved visitors. The goal is accountability - especially during emergencies - and helping staff manage who's coming into the institution.
Bring a legal photo ID every time you visit. FCI Petersburg Med requires identification at entry, and your ID is checked against information in the system before you're allowed in.
- ✓ Driver’s license
- ✓ State ID card
- ✓ Passport
If your approval seems stalled or you've been told you weren't approved, start with the basics. Confirm the inmate actually initiated the process by requesting the Visitor Information form, then double-check what you submitted for accuracy. Delays can also happen simply because BOP staff are still working through the background investigation.
Tip: For questions about your approval status or local procedures, contact FCI Petersburg Med through its facility web page. The BOP central office contact route can take an estimated 20–30 working days for email responses - not ideal for time-sensitive questions.
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