How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FMC Fort Worth
Visiting at FMC Fort Worth starts before you ever drive to the facility. You need to be approved and placed on the inmate's visiting list first. That approval hinges on completing and returning the right paperwork correctly.
You can't just show up at FMC Fort Worth and ask to visit. Your name has to be on the inmate's approved visiting list before you walk through the door. That means going through the Bureau of Prisons review process, which takes time. Don't book travel until you know you're approved.
Note: FMC Fort Worth advises visitors to review the visiting regulations and follow any applicable state and local travel advisories when planning a trip.
Before anything else, confirm the inmate's current location and get their register number. If the person has been transferred, you'll want to know before you start filling out forms. Having the register number also keeps your paperwork tied to the right individual from the start.
To be considered for visiting privileges, you need to fill out the Bureau of Prisons Visitor Questionnaire and Release (BP-A0629). Once it's complete, mail it to the institution at the address listed on the form. This questionnaire kicks off the entire review process. Take your time, write clearly, and make sure every section that applies to you is filled in before you send it.
Warning: If you don't provide the information requested on the visitor questionnaire, your request will be suspended and you won't receive any further consideration.
Once the paperwork is submitted, the Bureau of Prisons may run a criminal background check on you. This is part of determining whether your visit would pose a management or security concern. The legal authority for requesting that background information is Title 18 U.S.C. § 4042.
This is exactly why the BP-A0629 matters so much. The questionnaire gives the institution what it needs to evaluate you for visiting privileges, including any background screening it decides is necessary. Leave sections blank or skip parts of the form, and your request can stall out.
Even after you've started the approval process, confirm the visiting schedule before you travel. FMC Fort Worth recommends calling ahead to verify the schedule before departing. The facility phone number for this purpose is 603-342-4000.
Note: The Warden can restrict or cancel visiting for safety and security reasons, including situations like severe weather that disrupt normal operations.
If your request gets "suspended," it typically means your application isn't moving forward because the questionnaire wasn't fully completed. The BP-A0629 states clearly: if you don't furnish the requested information, processing will be suspended and you'll receive no further consideration. Even partial answers can slow things down significantly. Completeness matters.
- Recheck what you submitted - Compare what you sent against the BP-A0629 and make sure you furnished the information requested. Missing information can suspend processing.
- Call before you make any trip - Use the facility’s visiting line to confirm the schedule and ask what you need to do next. The number listed is 603-342-4000.
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