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What You Can and Can’t Do During a Visit at USP McCreary (FAQ)

Visiting at USP McCreary is much easier when you know the rules upfront—who can come, how long you can stay, and what kind of contact is allowed once you're inside.

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What You Can and Can’t Do During a Visit at USP McCreary (FAQ)

Federal law guarantees inmates at least four hours of visiting time per month. Most facilities offer more, but the Warden can impose limits when the visiting room gets crowded. That might mean shorter visits or caps on how many people can come at once - even if you planned to visit as a group.

What You Can and Can’t Do During a Visit at USP McCreary (FAQ)

Approval Clearance

  • ✓ The inmate must add you to their approved visiting list.
  • ✓ You must be cleared/approved by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) before you can visit.

Physical contact is limited. You can typically share a handshake, hug, or brief kiss at the start and end of your visit. Beyond that, staff may restrict contact for security reasons. Follow their direction in the moment, even if it feels stricter than what you've experienced elsewhere.

Conjugal visits aren't allowed at USP McCreary. The Bureau of Prisons doesn't permit them at any of its facilities, so expect a standard, supervised visiting-room visit.

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