Getting Approved and Preparing for Your First Visit at USP Yazoo City (BP‑A0629 & Visit Prep)
Your first visit goes smoother when you handle the paperwork early and show up prepared. This guide covers BP‑A0629 (the visitor information form) and the practical basics for planning a visit at USP Yazoo City.
Before you can visit someone at USP Yazoo City, you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list. That approval happens through BP‑A0629, the visitor information form. Until your form is submitted and cleared, you won't be allowed in.
Note: Don't book travel until you've confirmed you're on the approved list - BP‑A0629 is how you get approved.
BP‑A0629 is straightforward, but gather your information before you start. You'll need your basic identity details (name, contact info), citizenship information (including your Social Security number or Alien Registration number), your relationship to the inmate, and any criminal history. Having everything ready prevents delays from incomplete forms.
- ✓ Legal name
- ✓ Date of birth
- ✓ Current address (with ZIP code)
- ✓ Telephone number (with area code)
- ✓ Race and sex
- ✓ Citizenship information
- ✓ Social Security number (if a U.S. citizen) or Alien Registration number (if not)
- ✓ Relationship to the inmate
- ✓ Criminal history information (if any)
When you submit BP‑A0629 for USP Yazoo City, the institution runs background checks to determine whether adding you to the visiting list poses any management or safety concerns. This can include inquiries to law enforcement or crime information agencies. Answer every question truthfully. The form warns that false statements can be prosecuted under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 1001), with penalties up to $250,000 in fines and/or five years in prison.
Warning: BP‑A0629 states that false statements can lead to a fine of up to $250,000 and/or up to five years imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
What you wear can determine whether you get through the door. The BOP warns that provocative or revealing clothing can get you turned away. Common examples that aren't permitted: very short shorts or skirts, see-through garments, low-cut tops, spandex or leotards, sleeveless or backless tops, and anything resembling inmate clothing. Enforcement varies, so check USP Yazoo City's visiting rules before you travel.
Tip: If you’re unsure, dress more conservatively than you think you need to and review USP Yazoo City’s visiting policy before you leave home.
Build flexibility into your expectations. Even when visits are available, the Warden can shorten visit length or limit how many people can visit at once - usually to avoid overcrowding. Before locking in travel plans, check USP Yazoo City's specific visiting days and hours on the facility's BOP page. That's the fastest way to avoid showing up on the wrong day or missing a schedule change.
Federal facilities typically offer visiting on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays - sometimes weekdays too - but schedules vary and can change. Always confirm the current days and times for USP Yazoo City right before you travel.
Plan transportation as if you're completely on your own - because you are. The BOP doesn't reimburse travel costs, so you'll need to arrange your own ride to and from USP Yazoo City. If you need directions or information about public transit options, call the facility directly.
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