How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting someone connected to RRM Philadelphia takes a little setup, but it's manageable once you know where to start. Begin on the BOP Inmates page for official links to visiting, scheduling, and other inmate-contact resources. Pennsylvania facilities commonly use the Pennsylvania Inmate Visitation System (IVS) with a Keystone login to schedule and verify visitors. Visits may be in-person or by video depending on housing unit and custody status. Getting onto an authorized visitors list is typically started by the person inside. Once you're added, adults create their own IVS accounts while minors are added under a parent or guardian. For video visits, join through IVS shortly before your scheduled start time—sessions run back-to-back.
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Start with the BOP Inmates page, which provides direct links to visiting and scheduling guidance relevant to RRM Philadelphia. Use the official links there to find any RRM-specific pages, forms, and contact details before you plan a visit.
An inmate typically starts the process to authorize visitors, so ask them to add you to their authorized visitors list. After that, create an IVS account and authenticate with Keystone as instructed; adults need separate accounts and minors are added under a parent or guardian.
Bring a current government-issued photo ID that shows your date of birth. Make sure the address you provide matches the address on your ID for verification.
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