Visitation at FMC Lexington 

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Before visiting FMC Lexington, you must be cleared by the Bureau of Prisons and added to the inmate's approved visiting list. Submit the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form—if you skip any requested information, your application stalls and won't move forward. Approved visitors include relatives (grandparents, uncles, aunts, in‑laws, cousins), certain officials and groups, and often up to 10 friends or associates. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to searches. Refuse a search, and you won't get in. Weapons, drugs, phones, cameras, and recording equipment are prohibited. Medications must be declared and left at the entry point. Conjugal visits aren't allowed. Visit time and space may be limited to prevent overcrowding—call ahead to confirm availability.

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Quick Facts

  • All visitors must be placed on an inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons before visiting FMC Lexington.
  • Prospective visitors must complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form to the institution for consideration.
  • Certain relatives and officials may be approved and the facility may allow up to 10 friends/associates on an inmate's visiting list.
  • By entering or attempting to enter Bureau grounds visitors imply consent to searches; refusal to be searched may bar entry.
  • Certain items are prohibited (weapons, explosives, drugs, cameras, recording equipment, phones, radios, pagers, and electronic devices) and all medications must be declared and left at the entry area.

Visitation Guides

FMC Lexington's Rules on What Visitors Can and Cannot Bring

Visiting someone at FMC Lexington goes much smoother when you arrive with as little as possible. Here are the BOP rules that most often get visitors turned away: prohibited items, medication handling, search consent, dress standards, and what to expect inside the visiting area.

How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at FMC Lexington

Getting approved to visit at FMC Lexington starts with the inmate adding you to their visiting list, followed by a Bureau of Prisons background clearance. Complete the visitor paperwork fully and return it exactly as instructed—that's what keeps your request moving forward.

How to Get on an Inmate's Approved Visiting List at FMC Lexington

Before you can visit someone at FMC Lexington, you need to be on their approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Here's how to complete the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire—what it asks for, how to fill it out, and what happens after you submit it.

Common Questions

How do I get on the approved visiting list at FMC Lexington?

Complete and return the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form to the institution. You must be cleared by the Bureau of Prisons and added to the inmate's approved visiting list before any visit. Skip requested information, and your application gets suspended.

Who can be approved to visit an inmate at FMC Lexington?

Approved visitors can include relatives such as grandparents, uncles, aunts, in‑laws, and cousins. The institution may also approve certain officials/groups, and in many cases up to 10 friends or associates.

What should I expect at entry and what items are not allowed when visiting FMC Lexington?

Expect to be searched—entering Bureau grounds means you're consenting to searches. Refuse, and you won't get in. Prohibited items include weapons, explosives, drugs, cameras, recording equipment, phones, radios, pagers, and other electronics. Declare any medications and leave them at the entry area.

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