Before You Visit USP Terre Haute: 5 Things You Must Do First
Visiting USP Terre Haute goes smoother when you handle a few basics before leaving home. This five-step checklist helps you avoid the most common reasons people get delayed—or turned away—at the door.
First, confirm your loved one is actually housed at USP Terre Haute. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator shows current locations for people incarcerated from 1982 to the present. Some details - especially release dates - may lag behind, so verify what you can before booking travel.
If you have the inmate's register number, use it. The BOP locator accepts a specific format: #####-###. That number pulls up the correct record fast and avoids mix-ups with similar names.
You can’t just show up and ask to visit. At USP Terre Haute, the inmate has to place you on their approved visiting list, and you must be cleared by the BOP before you’ll be allowed in.
Who can be added? The BOP allows relatives (grandparents, aunts/uncles, in-laws, cousins), plus up to 10 friends or associates. Clergy, civic group members, employers (former or prospective), sponsors, parole advisors, foreign officials, and attorneys can also qualify.
Sometimes approval involves paperwork. The inmate may ask you to complete the BP-A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form. Watch for that request and return it promptly.
Before you drive out, call USP Terre Haute to confirm your visit. Even if you believe you're approved, a quick call can save a wasted trip if there's a temporary restriction or another issue.
Most federal institutions offer visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays - sometimes weekdays too. Still, verify the specific hours for this facility. Check the official visiting regulations for USP Terre Haute or confirm the schedule with the inmate so you don't show up on the wrong day.
Note: By entering or attempting to enter USP Terre Haute grounds, you’re consenting to a search. If you refuse to be searched, you may be prohibited from entering.
- ✓ Weapons
- ✓ Explosives
- ✓ Drugs or intoxicants
- ✓ Currency
- ✓ Cameras of any type
- ✓ Recording equipment
- ✓ Telephones
- ✓ Radios
- ✓ Pagers
- ✓ Electronic devices
Dress like you want through the door without a debate. BOP visiting rules spell out what's not allowed, and USP Terre Haute enforces those standards. Skip revealing or see-through clothing, and avoid anything resembling inmate attire (khaki or green military-type clothing). Excessively short skirts or dresses? A risk. Getting denied over clothing is a frustrating way to lose your visit.
Keep physical contact brief and appropriate. Handshakes, hugs, and kisses in good taste are generally allowed at the beginning and end of a visit, but staff can limit contact for security reasons. When in doubt, follow the officer's direction - arguing can end your visit early.
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