How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at FMC Lexington

You can't just show up at FMC Lexington and expect to get in. First, the inmate must add you to their approved visiting list. Then the Bureau of Prisons has to clear you. So the real first step? Coordinate with the person you're trying to see. If you're not on their list, you won't be processed as a visitor.

You'll need to complete form BP‑A0629, the Bureau of Prisons Visitor Information form. Once it's filled out, mail it to the institution address printed on the form - don't guess or send it somewhere else.

BP‑A0629 only works if you actually provide the information it asks for. You're not legally required to fill it out, but the form is blunt about what happens if you don't: your request will be suspended, and you won't receive further consideration. Translation: leaving sections blank or skipping required details can kill your approval before it starts.

One section of BP‑A0629 catches people off guard: the authorization. By signing it, you're allowing the release of your arrest and conviction records to the Warden so the institution can evaluate whether you're suitable as a visitor. Read it carefully - this authorization is how the facility reviews every visitor request.

The form also explains the legal basis for this review. FMC Lexington officials may contact law enforcement or crime information agencies to determine whether adding you to the visiting list could create management problems or other issues. The Bureau of Prisons cites 18 U.S.C. § 4042 as its authority to request background information on proposed visitors.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Fill out BP‑A0629 completely so your request doesn’t get suspended or delayed.
• ✓ Provide the information the form asks for; if you don’t furnish it, processing is suspended and you receive no further consideration.
• ✓ Return the completed BP‑A0629 to the institution address printed on the form.

Expect a background review. The BP‑A0629 authorization lets the Warden access your arrest and conviction records, and the institution's authority to request this information comes from 18 U.S.C. § 4042. If there's anything in your history that might show up, answer honestly and consistently. Accuracy avoids avoidable problems.

If your question is about Bureau of Prisons website information or other central (non-facility) matters related to visitor processing, you can contact the BOP Central Office at 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534, or call (202) 307-3198.