Before Your First Visit to FMC Devens: Check‑In, Searches, and What to Bring
Your first visit to FMC Devens goes smoother when you know what to expect at check-in and security. Here's how to prepare—and what to leave in the car.
Visitation at FMC Devens
How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Overview
Getting on the approved visiting list at FMC Devens starts with the inmate. They'll request a Visitor Information form and send it to you. Complete it and return the questionnaire to the institution—the Bureau of Prisons runs background checks before granting approval. Call ahead before you travel. Visiting lists and inmate movements can change, and visits are sometimes denied the day you arrive. By entering (or attempting to enter) Bureau grounds, you consent to searches under Bureau policy. Refuse a search, and you'll be turned away. Leave prohibited items at home—phones and other electronic devices aren't allowed. Staff can also limit physical contact or deny entry if your clothing is considered provocative.
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Quick Facts
- You can only visit an inmate if the inmate has placed you on their visiting list and you have been cleared by the Bureau of Prisons.
- Potential visitors must complete and return the Visitor Information questionnaire to FMC Devens for approval.
- By entering or attempting to enter Bureau grounds, visitors implicitly consent to being searched under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511.
- Prohibited visitor items include weapons, explosives, recording equipment, phones, radios, pagers, electronic devices, and other items violating BOP policies; visitor‑carried medications must be listed and left at the entry area.
Visitation Guides
FMC Devens Visitor Checklist: What to Bring, Wear, and Leave at Home
A little prep goes a long way when visiting someone at FMC Devens. Use this checklist to avoid the most common reasons people get delayed or turned away at the door.
How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at FMC Devens (complete checklist)
You can't just show up at FMC Devens—you need to be approved first. This guide covers the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire, what you'll need to fill out, and how to confirm you're cleared before your visit.
How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FMC Devens
Getting approved to visit at FMC Devens starts with the inmate and ends with the Bureau of Prisons clearing you. Here's exactly how it works.
Common Questions
How do I get approved to visit someone at FMC Devens?
Ask the inmate to request and send you the Visitor Information form. Complete and return the Visitor Information questionnaire to FMC Devens; the Bureau of Prisons runs background checks as part of approval, so don’t assume you’re cleared until you’re confirmed.
What am I not allowed to bring to a visit at FMC Devens?
Don’t bring weapons, explosives, drugs, cameras or recording equipment, phones, radios, pagers, or other electronic devices that violate BOP policies. If you have medications with you, they must be listed at entry and left at the entry area.
Do attorneys have special visiting rules at FMC Devens?
Yes. Attorneys must certify the visit is for attorney-client or attorney-witness purposes only, and they’re still subject to searches like other visitors. Calling ahead can help confirm any needed arrangements.
Other Guides for FMC Devens
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Mail, Packages, and Publications for FMC Devens Inmates: What Families Need to Know
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Sending Money to an Inmate at FMC Devens (MoneyGram ExpressPayment Guide)
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