What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) When Visiting FCI Petersburg Med
Your ID is the single most important thing to bring when visiting FCI Petersburg Med. You'll need to show a valid legal photo ID every time you enter, and staff will log your entry and exit through the Bureau of Prisons ACES/Web Visiting (WebV) system.
The Bureau of Prisons tracks everyone coming in and out of its facilities using the Access Control Entry Exit System (ACES) and its Web Visiting component (WebV). This covers approved visitors, volunteers, contractors, and staff. The whole check-in process revolves around confirming your identity before you walk in and recording that you were there.
Bring your legal photo ID every visit. Staff use ACES/WebV to verify and record entry. You're required to show a legal ID each time you seek access to the institution.
Acceptable ID
- ✓ Valid legal photo ID (required each time you visit)
- ✓ Driver’s license or state ID (the number may be recorded in WebV)
- ✓ Passport (the number may be recorded in WebV)
- ✓ Alien registration number (may be recorded in WebV, when applicable)
WebV can store visitor identification numbers when provided, including a driver's license or state ID number, a passport number, and an alien registration number. To avoid check-in delays, bring the same current ID you plan to present at the front desk each time.
Once you're an approved visitor, WebV stores a set of basic details tied to your approval: your name, relationship to the incarcerated person, date of birth, sex, race, ethnicity, and the date you were approved.
On top of those personal details, WebV may also store identification numbers when they're provided. Examples include a driver's license or state ID number, a passport number, and an alien registration number.
Privacy note: Every visit creates a record. WebV logs your visit and may store personal identifiers like your date of birth and certain ID numbers.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Bring a valid legal photo ID every time you visit
- ✓ Expect your entry and exit to be logged in ACES/WebV as part of the normal check-in process
- ✓ Arrive with enough time for identity verification and processing at the entrance
This checklist covers the ID and entry logging side of BOP visits. For dress code, property rules, and what you can bring into the visiting room, check the facility's official guidance before you go.
For facility-specific details like visiting hours, dress code, or prohibited items, check official Bureau of Prisons information for FCI Petersburg Med or contact the Bureau directly. If you email the BOP Central Office, expect a wait. They process emails similarly to written correspondence, and responses commonly take about 20 to 30 working days.
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