What You Absolutely Cannot Bring — and What Not to Wear — When Visiting USP Florence ADMAX
Headed to USP Florence ADMAX for a visit? What you bring and wear can determine whether you get through the door. Check the lists below to avoid a preventable denial at check-in.
Just stepping onto Bureau of Prisons grounds at USP Florence ADMAX - even attempting to enter - means you're consenting to a search under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511. Refuse, and staff can turn you away. Plan for screening. Don't bring anything you wouldn't want inspected.
Common Prohibited Items
- ✓ Weapons
- ✓ Explosives
- ✓ Drugs or other intoxicants
- ✓ Currency
- ✓ Cameras (any type)
- ✓ Recording equipment
- ✓ Telephones
- ✓ Radios
- ✓ Pagers
- ✓ Other electronic devices
Warning: If an item looks like a prohibited object (even if it’s harmless), it can still create a problem at the gate - leave questionable items at home.
Need to bring medication? You can't carry it into the visiting area. All medications must be listed on your visitor notification form and left at the institution's entry area during your visit. Declare everything and follow staff instructions at the entry point.
- List every medication on the notification form - include all types of medication you’re carrying.
- Present your medication at the entry area - have it ready during check-in.
- Leave the medication at the entry area - it must be left there as part of the entry procedure.
Dress code violations are one of the easiest ways to lose a visit. Provocative or revealing clothing can get you denied entry at USP Florence ADMAX. The Bureau's visiting guidance spells out what's typically not allowed: overly revealing items, tight or see-through fabric, and anything resembling inmate clothing. Choose something conservative before you leave home.
- ✓ Revealing shorts
- ✓ Halter tops
- ✓ Bathing suits
- ✓ See-through garments of any type
- ✓ Crop tops
- ✓ Low-cut blouses or dresses
- ✓ Leotards
- ✓ Spandex
- ✓ Miniskirts
- ✓ Backless tops
- ✓ Hats or caps
- ✓ Sleeveless garments
- ✓ Skirts or dresses two inches or more above the knee
- ✓ Dresses or skirts with a high-cut split (back, front, or side)
- ✓ Clothing that looks like inmate clothing (khaki or green military-type clothing)
Tip: When you’re unsure, go conservative - avoid revealing cuts, tight or see-through fabric, and anything that could be mistaken for inmate-style khaki or green clothing.
The visiting area may be monitored for security - including restrooms. Keep conversations and behavior visit-appropriate the entire time you're inside.
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