Getting Approved to Visit an Inmate at FCI Three Rivers (How to Complete BP‑A0629)
Getting approved to visit at FCI Three Rivers starts with paperwork. Once you understand the visiting list requirement and how to submit the BP‑A0629 form, the rest is straightforward.
You can't just show up at FCI Three Rivers. Before you're allowed in, you must be on the inmate's approved visiting list. Approval has two parts: the inmate adds you to their list, and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) clears you separately. If either piece is missing, you won't get in - even if you've traveled hundreds of miles.
The BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form is how the BOP screens potential visitors. Complete it and mail it to the institution address printed on the form. This is where the BOP collects your background information for clearance. Take your time, answer carefully, and make sure nothing is left blank - incomplete or unclear responses slow everything down.
Warning: The BP‑A0629 form states that making false statements may be punishable under 18 U.S.C. § 1001 (a fine and/or imprisonment). Fill it out truthfully and double-check your answers before you sign.
- ✓ Complete the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form fully before sending it
- ✓ Answer the questions truthfully (the form warns of criminal penalties for false statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1001)
- ✓ Sign the form where required before you return it
- ✓ Return the completed form to the institution address listed on the BP‑A0629
Mail your completed BP‑A0629 to the address printed on the form itself. Don't guess, and don't rely on an old address from a search result or social media - misrouted mail can stall your request. Want to double-check? Visit FCI Three Rivers' official BOP web page to confirm the current mailing address, then match it to what's on your form.
Tip: Use the institution address shown on the BP‑A0629 (or confirmed on the facility’s BOP page). It’s the safest way to make sure your form lands in the right place.
Once the institution receives your BP‑A0629, staff may run law-enforcement and crime database checks. That's why the form asks for background details and includes a release. The best way to avoid delays? Be accurate and consistent. If your answers don't match what shows up in a records check, expect follow-up questions - and a longer wait.
Even if the inmate has already added you to their visiting list, you still need BOP clearance. Think of the visiting list as the inmate's request and the background review as the BOP's approval step. Both have to happen before you can visit.
You're not required to provide the information on the BP‑A0629. But if you don't, your request will be suspended and you won't be considered for visiting. If the institution asks for more information, respond quickly and keep your answers consistent with what you already submitted. Not sure if your form arrived or if something else is needed? Call the institution for a status check.
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- ✓ Make sure the inmate has added you to their approved visiting list (you can’t visit without this)
- ✓ Complete the BP‑A0629 fully - don’t leave sections blank
- ✓ Answer every question truthfully (the form warns of penalties for false statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1001)
- ✓ Sign the form before you send it
- ✓ Use the institution address listed on the BP‑A0629 when you mail it
- ✓ Keep a copy of what you submitted for your records
- ✓ Wait to make travel plans until you’re cleared by the BOP
Before you travel: BOP institutions generally have visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but you should verify FCI Three Rivers’ current visiting hours on its BOP web page before planning your trip.
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