How to Visit USP Leavenworth (KS)

Before planning your visit, confirm the facility's current visitation policy through official Bureau of Prisons information or by calling USP Leavenworth directly. The details that matter most (visiting days, hours, approved visitor list requirements, accepted IDs, scheduling procedures, and what you can bring) can change and are enforced at the door. Show up with the wrong paperwork, wrong clothing, or prohibited items, and you may be turned away regardless of how far you traveled.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm you are approved to visit (ask what “approved” means and how to check your status).
• ✓ Verify the current visiting schedule (days, hours, holiday changes, and whether your loved one’s housing affects the schedule).
• ✓ Ask if you need to schedule in advance, and if so, how to do it and what the cutoff times are.
• ✓ Confirm exactly what ID you must bring and whether any additional documents are required.
• ✓ Check the dress code and the list of prohibited items, including what you should leave in your car.
• ✓ Ask about arrival time expectations and what happens if you arrive late.

What to Verify

• ✓ Visiting hours and days, including holiday schedules and any unit-based limitations
• ✓ Whether you must be on an approved visitor list, and how to confirm you are cleared before traveling
• ✓ Scheduling rules (walk-in vs. appointment), cancellation policies, and how early you should arrive to check in
• ✓ Identification requirements (acceptable ID types, expiration rules, and requirements for minors)
• ✓ Dress code details (what clothing is not allowed, and whether certain colors or styles are restricted)
• ✓ What you can and cannot bring in (car keys, paperwork, cash, baby items, medical items)
• ✓ Security screening process expectations (metal detector, searches, lockers, and what happens to prohibited property)
• ✓ Rules during the visit (physical contact limits, seating rules, and whether vending machines are available)
• ✓ Accessibility needs and accommodations (mobility devices, medical needs, language support if offered)
• ✓ The best official contact point for visitation questions, plus the best times to call

1. Start with official information - Use Bureau of Prisons and institution resources to find the current visitation guidance and the correct phone number or office for visitation questions.
2. Make a short question list - Focus on approval status, schedule, ID requirements, dress code, items you can bring, and whether you must schedule.
3. Get details in writing when possible - If staff can provide written guidance or point you to an official policy document, save it and bring it with you.
4. Do a final confirmation the day before - Recheck hours, holiday changes, and any last-minute restrictions.
5. Arrive early with only what you need - Bring your required ID and leave unnecessary items secured elsewhere so screening and check-in go faster.