How to Get on an Inmate's Approved Visitor List at Rivers CI

Before trying to get added as a visitor, take a few minutes to review the BOP visiting regulations. Check any state and local travel advisories that could affect your trip, too. Rivers CI can restrict or cancel visiting for safety and security reasons - severe weather and other incidents sometimes disrupt normal operations. Planning around the official rules first helps you avoid a wasted drive.

At Rivers CI, the inmate starts the visiting approval process. They need to request the Visitor Information form and send it to you (and any other potential visitors) so you can complete and submit it for approval. If you've been waiting to "sign up" on your own, that's usually the missing piece - your loved one has to initiate it from inside.

The Visitor Information form (and the BOP's WebV system behind it) collects your identifying details for screening and recordkeeping. Expect to provide personal information that helps the BOP verify who you are and decide whether you're suitable to enter. This data also supports safety inside the facility - things like accounting for visitors during an emergency and preventing contraband from getting in.

Once the inmate has sent you the form and you've completed your part, confirm the current visiting schedule before you travel. Rivers CI recommends calling the facility at 603-342-4000 to confirm the schedule before you depart. This step matters because schedules and access can change - the Warden may restrict or cancel visiting for safety and security reasons. A quick call can save you from showing up on a day when visits aren't running normally.

• ✓ Inmate’s register number
• ✓ Your full legal name (the same way it appears on your ID)
• ✓ The date you’re hoping to visit
• ✓ Questions to ask: whether you’re approved/cleared to visit, what the current visiting schedule is, and whether there are any restrictions or cancellations you should know about before you leave

1. Give it a little time - Visitor approval can take time to process, so don’t assume something is wrong right away.
2. Call Rivers CI to confirm the schedule and your status - Use 603-342-4000 and have the inmate’s register number ready.
3. Re-check the rules and advisories before you plan a trip - Review the BOP visiting regulations and any applicable state/local travel advisories.
4. Hold off on travel until you’ve confirmed - Because visiting can be restricted or canceled for safety and security reasons, confirm the schedule before you depart.