How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Western Correctional Institution

At Western Correctional Institution, you can only visit if the inmate has added you to their approved visiting list and you've been cleared by the BOP. The first step isn't showing up during visiting hours - it's making sure your name has been submitted and approved through the proper process. Not on the list yet? You won't get in, even if you traveled hours to get there.

To be considered for visiting privileges, you'll need to complete the Visitor Information form (BP‑A0629) and return it to the institution address listed on the form. This is the form the BOP uses to review you for clearance. Treat it like an application - if it isn't filled out and sent to the right place, your request can't move forward.

Answer every question on BP‑A0629 carefully and consistently, using your real, current information. The form is both a questionnaire and a release - it's designed to identify you clearly and match you to the right person. Don't be tempted to "clean up" an answer to make it sound better. The form warns that false statements can carry serious penalties under federal law.

If you don't provide the requested information on BP‑A0629, your request won't just slow down - it stops. The form is clear: processing will be suspended and you'll receive no further consideration. Even submitting only part of what's requested can create major delays. Double-check everything before you send it.

One reason approvals can feel competitive: the BOP limits the number of friends and associates an inmate can place on their approved visiting list to no more than 10. Family relationships are handled separately from that cap, but for anyone in the friend/associate category, slots are limited. If the person you're visiting already has a full list, they may need to prioritize who gets added.

• ✓ Ask whether you’re being added as a relative or as a friend/associate (the 10-person cap applies to friends/associates).
• ✓ If the list is full, talk through who can realistically visit (for example, people who can travel and show up consistently).
• ✓ Decide who needs to be on the list now versus later, so the inmate can use limited friend/associate slots wisely.
• ✓ If multiple people want to visit, coordinate so the inmate isn’t pressured to add more friends/associates than the limit allows.

When you're ready to submit BP‑A0629, send it to the institution address listed on the form. Don't guess the mailing location or reuse an old address from a prior facility. Using the address printed on the form helps ensure your paperwork lands where it can actually be processed.

1. Confirm where the inmate is currently housed - approvals and paperwork are tied to the institution handling the visiting list.
2. Use the institution address printed on BP‑A0629 - that’s the address the form tells you to return it to for consideration.
3. Mail the completed form back promptly - the review can’t start until the institution receives your BP‑A0629.

Practical Tips

• ✓ Fill out BP‑A0629 completely and neatly so your request can be considered without back-and-forth.
• ✓ Review your answers for accuracy and consistency before sending - don’t guess or “round” details.
• ✓ Be truthful on every line; the form warns that false statements can carry federal criminal penalties.
• ✓ Return the form to the institution address listed on BP‑A0629 (not a different address you found elsewhere).
• ✓ Don’t leave sections blank; missing information can lead to suspension of processing and no further consideration.