How to Get on an Inmate's Approved Visiting List at Forest City

You can't just show up at Forest City and get added to the list. The inmate has to put you on their visiting list, and the BOP has to clear you. First things first: confirm the person you want to visit is actually at Forest City right now. Inmates get transferred, and a move changes where paperwork goes and where you're allowed to visit.

The process starts with the inmate. They need to request the BP‑A0629 Visitor Information form and send it to you - and to anyone else they want on their list. Once you have the form, your part is simple: fill out the questionnaire and release, then return it to the institution using the instructions on the form. That completed form kicks off the screening process.

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• ✓ Legal name
• ✓ Date of birth
• ✓ Address (including ZIP code)
• ✓ Telephone number (including area code)
• ✓ Race
• ✓ Sex
• ✓ U.S. citizenship status (yes/no)
• ✓ Social Security number (if you are a U.S. citizen)
• ✓ Return the completed BP‑A0629 to the institution as instructed on the form (this is required to be considered)

Fill out every section completely and legibly. Staff use this form to identify you and decide whether you're suitable to visit. Missing or unclear information slows things down - or can get your application set aside entirely.

Once you've completed BP‑A0629, mail it back to the institution using the address on the form. That's what puts you in the approval pipeline. From there, staff may take additional steps to verify your suitability. This can include contacting law enforcement or crime information agencies for background checks.

1. Complete BP‑A0629 - Provide the requested identity and contact information so staff can evaluate you.
2. Return the form to the institution - Use the mailing instructions and address shown on the form.
3. Wait for review and screening - Officials may run suitability/background inquiries with law enforcement or crime information agencies.
4. Receive a decision through the inmate’s visiting list - Once the process is complete, you’ll either be cleared to visit or not approved based on the review.

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• ✓ Use your current legal name and make sure your identifying details (like date of birth) are accurate
• ✓ Provide a complete address and a working phone number
• ✓ Mark your U.S. citizenship status clearly
• ✓ If you are a U.S. citizen, include your Social Security number where the form asks for it
• ✓ Don’t leave required fields blank - an incomplete form can result in you not being considered

Once approved, your information goes into the BOP's Web Visiting System (WebV). This database stores your name, relationship to the inmate, date of birth, sex, race, ID document numbers, address, phone number, and approval date. Staff use it to verify visitors and track visit activity.