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Quick Facts
- Visits at FDC Philadelphia must be scheduled by emailing the facility's visiting scheduler address.
- Visit scheduling emails must include the inmate and visitor identifying information listed in the visit notice.
- Inmates may only embrace visitors at the beginning and end of visits; other contact can result in termination of the visit.
- The embrace and contact limitation also applies to children and infants; constant contact with them during the visit is not allowed.
Common Questions
How do I schedule a visit at FDC Philadelphia?
Schedule a visit by emailing FDC Philadelphia’s visiting scheduler address. Follow the instructions in the visit notice and include the identifying details requested for both the inmate and the visitor.
What information should I include when emailing to schedule a visit?
Include the inmate’s full name and the visitor identifying details listed in the visit notice. When you contact the facility, it also helps to have the inmate’s full name, any aliases, and date of birth ready.
Are visitors allowed to hug inmates during visits at FDC Philadelphia?
Yes, but only briefly—embraces are permitted at the beginning and end of the visit. Other physical contact can result in the visit being terminated, and the same limits apply to children and infants.
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Contact Rules During Visits at FDC Philadelphia (What’s Allowed and What Gets Your Visit Ended)
Physical contact at FDC Philadelphia is strictly limited. You can embrace at the start of your visit and again at the end—that's it. Any contact outside those two moments can get your visit terminated.
Attorney Visits & Legal Access at FDC Philadelphia (Including Tuesday Attorney‑Only Policy)
Planning a visit or helping a loved one connect with their defense team at FDC Philadelphia? Here's the first thing to know: Tuesdays are reserved for attorneys only. Below you'll find how that policy works, plus the legal-access basics the Bureau of Prisons lays out for pretrial custody.