How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at FDC SeaTac runs on a tight schedule, so timing matters. Visitor processing opens 30 minutes before posted visiting hours, stops 1.5 hours before the visiting period ends, and pauses 45 minutes before official counts. Social visits last two hours max, and inmates are allowed one social visit per day. Legal visits operate on a separate schedule with distinct daily hours published by the facility. Ministers of Record can request a visit through the Chaplain, and that visit doesn't count toward the inmate's visitor total (limited to one per inmate). Before you go, confirm you're on the inmate's approved visitor list. If you're planning a video visit, verify scheduling and device requirements ahead of time, since booking processes can vary.
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Your first visit to FDC SeaTac goes a lot smoother when you confirm two things ahead of time: you're on the approved visitor list, and everyone in your group has the right ID (or is young enough not to need one). Here's what you need to know so you don't get turned away at the door.
Planning a visit to FDC SeaTac? The two things that trip people up most are the day-by-day schedule and the odd/even rule for certain inmates. Here are the exact hours and processing cutoffs so you can plan your arrival.
Visiting at FDC SeaTac runs on a strict schedule, and hours change depending on the day. Here's the breakdown: social visiting times for family and friends, legal visit hours, holiday schedules, and the two-hour/one-visit-per-day rule you'll need to plan around.
Visiting at FDC SeaTac comes down to timing and planning ahead. The biggest thing to watch is the visitor processing window, plus a separate process if you're visiting as a Minister of Record.
Legal visits at FDC SeaTac run on a different schedule than regular social visits, and the entry process is built around attorney access while still maintaining facility security. Here are the published legal visiting hours, plus the ID, check-in, and electronic device rules that catch people off guard when they show up unprepared.
Bringing little ones to visit? Knowing the rules ahead of time makes everything smoother. Here's what FDC SeaTac allows in the Visiting Room, how many people can come, and what to leave in the car.
Dress code problems are one of the fastest ways to lose a visit. Use the checklist below to avoid common clothing issues at FDC SeaTac.
Processing starts 30 minutes before visiting hours and stops 1.5 hours before the visiting period ends. Processing is also suspended 45 minutes before official counts.
Social visits are limited to two hours. Inmates are allowed one social visit per day.
No. FDC SeaTac has separate daily legal visiting hours that differ from social visiting times. You'll need to check the legal visit schedule for exact times.
Yes. A Minister of Record visit can be requested through the Chaplain and does not count against the inmate’s visitor total, but it is limited to one per inmate.
Visitor processing at FDC SeaTac doesn't start right at the posted visiting hour—it begins 30 minutes before. Show up exactly at the
Trying to reach someone at FDC SeaTac? Start with the basics: confirm you have the right location details, then call the facility to verify current rules for visits and other communication.
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