How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before you can visit FMC Butner, you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. The inmate typically starts the process by providing visitor paperwork. You'll complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form to the institution—missing information will suspend your application until you provide it. The form authorizes release of criminal offense records to the Warden, and false statements can carry federal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Schedules change, so verify FMC Butner's current hours on its BOP page before you go. Dress and conduct rules apply. Brief, good-taste contact is generally allowed at the start and end of visits.
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Before you can visit someone at FMC Butner, you need to be approved. This means getting on the inmate's visiting list and completing the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire.
Your first visit to FMC Butner goes smoother when you nail down the basics ahead of time—the visiting schedule, your approval status, and what could get you turned away at the door.
Ask the inmate to add you to their approved visiting list; they usually provide the BP‑A0629 forms to prospective visitors. Complete the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution for BOP clearance. You can’t visit until you’re cleared.
If you leave out requested information, processing is suspended until you provide what’s missing. If you make false statements, you can face federal fines or imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
Hours and visit types (in-person or video) vary by institution. Many facilities offer weekend and holiday visiting. Check FMC Butner's current schedule on its bop.gov page before you travel.
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