What Happens When You Arrive: The Search and Entry Process at USP Terre Haute
Your first minutes at USP Terre Haute are all about security screening. Know what you're consenting to, what to leave behind, and how medications are handled at the door — and the entry process goes much smoother.
At USP Terre Haute, stepping onto Bureau grounds counts as consent to a search. This comes from Bureau of Prisons policy and federal regulations (28 C.F.R. Part 511) - and it applies even if you never make it past the entry point. Refuse a search, and staff can turn you away. Your visit ends before it starts.
Warning: If you refuse a search, you may be barred from entering Bureau grounds or facilities.
Prohibited Items
- ✓ Weapons
- ✓ Explosives
- ✓ Drugs
- ✓ Intoxicants
- ✓ Currency
- ✓ Cameras (any type)
- ✓ Recording equipment
- ✓ Telephones (any type)
- ✓ Radios
- ✓ Pagers
- ✓ Electronic devices
Leave prohibited items at home - or secured somewhere off Bureau grounds - before you arrive. The BOP's prohibited-objects list includes things people carry without thinking, like phones and electronics, plus obvious concerns like weapons, explosives, drugs, and intoxicants. The list is described as "not limited to," so other items can be prohibited if they violate criminal laws, federal regulations, or Bureau policies.
Bringing medication? You'll need to declare it. BOP visitor procedures require you to list all medications you're carrying, and you'll have to leave them at the entry area before entering the facility. Plan for this ahead of time so you're not caught off guard at the door.
- Tell entry staff about your medications - list all types of medication you have with you.
- Leave medications at the entry area - follow staff instructions for where to place them before you go further.
- Confirm how you’ll get them back - ask staff what the pick-up process is after your visit.
Before you make the trip, check the current visiting rules and hours on USP Terre Haute's page on the BOP website. BOP facilities generally offer visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, but schedules and procedures vary. Local rules can add extra requirements. A quick check ahead of time saves you a wasted drive.
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