Visitation at MCC NEW YORK

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

Overview

MCC New York stores approved visitor details in WebV, including your name, relationship, date of birth, sex, race/ethnicity, ID numbers, legal residence, phone number, and approval date. The process starts when the inmate requests a Visitor Information form for you to complete and submit. On visit day, ACES/Web Visiting logs everyone entering and exiting BOP facilities—approved visitors, staff, contractors, and volunteers. Before entry, ACES runs at minimum an NCIC check to validate your information, and you'll need to show a legal photo ID each time. Arrive early for check-in and screening, and review the facility visitation calendar for grouping rules, holiday exceptions, and reservation requirements.

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Quick Facts

  • WebV stores approved visitor fields including name, relationship, date of birth, sex, race/ethnicity, ID numbers, legal residence, phone number, and date of approval.
  • An inmate must request and send the Visitor Information form to potential visitors to begin the approval process.
  • ACES/Web Visiting logs and tracks all persons entering and exiting BOP facilities, including approved visitors, staff, contractors, and volunteers.
  • ACES performs at minimum an NCIC check to validate visitor data, and visitors must present a legal photo ID each time they visit.

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Common Questions

How do I get approved to visit someone at MCC New York?

The inmate must request and send you a Visitor Information form to complete and submit. Your approval details go into WebV, and ACES logs approved visitors. At check-in, ACES runs at minimum an NCIC check—bring a legal photo ID.

What visitor information does MCC New York collect and store?

WebV stores approved visitor information such as your name, relationship, date of birth, sex, race/ethnicity, ID numbers, legal residence, phone number, and date of approval. It also pulls inmate identifying information from the inmate management system to match your approval to the correct inmate record.

What ID and security checks should I expect at MCC New York check‑in?

ACES runs at minimum an NCIC check, and you'll need a legal photo ID each visit. Allow extra time for check-in and screening. Check the visitation calendar for scheduling rules, holiday exceptions, and reservation requirements.

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