Visitation at FCI TERMINAL ISLAND

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Every visitor at FCI Terminal Island must be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons before a visit can happen—start the approval process early. The visiting list can include relatives and other approved visitor types, but friends and associates are limited to ten names. If an inmate has just been admitted or transferred and a visiting list hasn't been established yet, immediate family members verified by the inmate's Pre‑Sentence Report may be permitted to visit. Federal law guarantees inmates at least four hours of visiting time per month, and the institution follows BOP guidance for weekend and holiday visiting—check the facility page for current days and times. When you enter Bureau grounds, you consent to searches and must complete BP‑A0224 (including a prohibited-items checklist). Any medications must be listed and left at the entry area.

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Quick Facts

  • Visitors must be placed on an inmate’s approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons before visiting.
  • The visiting list includes relatives and other approved visitor types and limits friends/associates to no more than ten people.
  • By entering Bureau grounds visitors consent to searches and must complete BP‑A0224, which lists prohibited items like phones, cameras, weapons, and drugs.
  • All medications carried by a visitor must be listed on BP‑A0224 and left at the entry area.

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Common Questions

How much visiting time does an inmate at FCI Terminal Island get each month?

By federal law, inmates receive at least four hours of visiting time per month. The institution may provide additional time based on its local schedule.

Do I have to agree to a search to visit someone at FCI Terminal Island?

Yes. By entering (or attempting to enter) Bureau grounds, you consent to searches under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511, and you must complete BP‑A0224 with the required checklist of what you’re carrying.

What if an inmate’s visiting list hasn’t been set up after transfer—can family visit FCI Terminal Island?

Yes, in some cases. If a visiting list hasn’t been established after admission or transfer, immediate family members verified by the inmate’s Pre‑Sentence Report may be allowed to visit.

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