How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at USP Terre Haute

At USP Terre Haute, the inmate builds their own visiting list from approved categories - relatives plus friends and associates. The friends/associates category has a cap: up to 10 people. If you're a friend rather than immediate family, that limit matters when asking to be added.

You can only visit someone at USP Terre Haute if two things happen: the inmate puts you on their approved visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) clears you. Until both boxes are checked, assume you won't get in.

The BOP may require you to complete a visitor questionnaire and release form (BP-A0629). This paperwork lets the institution run law-enforcement and crime-information checks to decide whether adding you would create a management concern. In plain terms: expect a background review. Fill out the forms carefully and completely so your request doesn't stall.

1. Have the inmate add you to their visiting list - You can’t start visiting just by showing up; the inmate has to request you, and you still need BOP clearance.
2. Complete the BP-A0629 questionnaire and release form if you’re asked - Fill it out accurately and return it the way the institution instructs so staff can run the required checks.
3. Wait for clearance before planning travel - Your visit is only possible after the BOP clears you, so don’t assume approval until you’re confirmed as cleared.

If your loved one just arrived at USP Terre Haute - or was recently transferred - and a visiting list hasn't been set up yet, there's a limited exception. Immediate family members may be allowed to visit if staff can verify them using information in the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report.

Practical Next Steps Timing

• ✓ Call USP Terre Haute ahead of time to make sure your planned visit will be permitted.
• ✓ Check the facility’s BOP web page for the current visiting schedule before you travel; visiting is generally on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and some institutions also offer weekday visiting.

Even if you've submitted the paperwork, don't make the trip until you're cleared. Being on the list and approved by the BOP is what gets you through the door. I also recommend calling ahead every time you plan to visit - it's the simplest way to avoid showing up only to learn your visit can't happen that day.