Visiting Expectations at FCI Pollock: Dress Code, Physical Contact, and Visit Time Limits

Dress like you're heading to a family event in public. Staff at FCI Pollock can turn you away if your outfit looks provocative or revealing. If you're unsure about something, swap it out. Skip see-through fabrics, very short shorts or skirts, low-cut or backless tops, crop tops, and spandex or leotard-style outfits. Avoid anything resembling inmate clothing - typically khaki, green, or military-style. Dressing conservatively is one of the easiest ways to make sure your visit actually happens.

Brief, respectful physical contact is allowed at the start and end of your visit - typically a handshake, quick hug, or a kiss in good taste when you greet each other and when you say goodbye. During the visit itself, keep contact minimal. Staff can tighten restrictions at any time for security reasons, so follow directions quickly even if it feels strict.

Conjugal visits aren't allowed at FCI Pollock - that's Federal Bureau of Prisons policy across the board. If you're hoping for extended private time, know this going in so you're not caught off guard.

Inmates at FCI Pollock are entitled to at least four hours of visiting time per month by law. Many get more in practice. But the warden can shorten visits or limit how many people can come at once when the visiting room gets crowded. Don't assume a visit will last all day, especially during busy periods. Build in flexibility for travel, childcare, and work schedules. Arrive prepared so you can make the most of whatever time you get.

FCI Pollock typically holds visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but exact days and times vary by inmate and the institution's current schedule. Verify hours through the official BOP information before you travel. A few basics help everywhere: arrive early enough for check-in, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, and leave unnecessary electronics behind so you're not scrambling at the entrance.