FMC Lexington Visitation. Hours, Rules & Approved Visitor List

Visiting Hours: FMC Lexington Main Compound

Day	Hours
Monday	2:25 PM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday	Closed to general visiting
Wednesday	Closed to general visiting
Thursday	2:25 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday	2:25 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Federal Holidays	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Visitors are not permitted on facility grounds until 15 minutes before visiting starts. Processing stops at 8:15 PM on weekdays and 2:15 PM on weekends and holidays. Arrive early, especially on weekends.

Visiting Hours: SCP Atwood (Satellite Camp, Female Inmates)

Day	Hours
Friday	5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Federal Holidays	8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Camp inmates and main compound inmates visit separately. If your loved one is at the camp, use the SCP schedule above.

How to Get on the Approved Visitor List

The inmate adds you to their list. You cannot add yourself. Here is how the process works:

• The inmate gets a Visitor Information form (BP-A0629) from their unit officer or counselor.
• They complete a separate form for each person they want to add, with your full legal name, relationship, address, and date of birth.
• The unit team reviews and runs a background check. Allow at least three weeks before planning your first visit.
• The inmate is told whether you have been approved or denied. The BOP does not mail approval letters to visitors.
• For additional visitors added later, the inmate must request this through their counselor at least three weeks in advance.

Visiting Points System

Each inmate at FMC Lexington receives 16 visiting points per month. Points are spent per visit session, not per visitor:

• Weekday visit (Monday, Thursday, Friday): 2 points
• Weekend or Federal Holiday visit: 4 points
• Points reset at the beginning of each month and do not carry over.

A typical month allows about 4 weekend visits or 8 weekday visits, or a mix. Coordinate with the inmate so they don’t run out of points before your planned visit.

What to Bring and What to Leave Behind

Visitors may bring only these items into the visiting room: photo ID, one car key (no remote), up to $20 in cash for vending machines (small bills and coins), and medically necessary items with prior written approval. Everything else stays in your vehicle.

Prohibited items include phones, cameras, bags, food from outside, gum, tobacco, and medications without prior written approval from the warden.

Dress Code

FMC Lexington enforces a dress code for all visitors. You may be turned away if your clothing violates these rules:

• No khaki-colored pants (to avoid confusion with inmate uniforms)
• No shorts, short skirts, or cutoffs above mid-thigh
• No halter tops, sleeveless shirts, or clothing that exposes the midriff
• No see-through or excessively tight clothing
• No hats, scarves, or bandannas
• No open-toed shoes or flip flops
• Undergarments must be worn and not visible

When in doubt, dress conservatively. Officers have discretion to deny entry based on attire.

Children Visiting

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an approved adult family member. A children’s playroom with toys is available on site. Inmates are not permitted in the playroom. Children must be supervised by their accompanying adult visitor at all times.

What to Expect on Visiting Day

Arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes before visiting starts. All visitors pass through a metal detector. Staff may request a pat search or a drug narcotic test. You have the right to refuse these searches, but refusal means you will not be able to visit that day.

Physical contact is limited to a brief embrace and kiss at the start and end of the visit. No other physical contact is permitted. Vending machines are available in the visiting room.