FCI Butner Medium II Visiting Hours. The 16-Point System Explained

Visiting Hours and Schedule

General population inmates at FCI Butner Medium II can receive visits on:

Day	Hours
Saturday	8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday	8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Federal Holidays	8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday	No general population visiting

Special Housing Unit (SHU): SHU inmates visit on Mondays only, except federal holidays. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and noon to 2:00 p.m.

Call (919) 575-8000 before traveling to confirm hours around holidays or during any operational changes.

The 16-Point Monthly Visit System

FCI Butner Medium II runs a visiting point system that the other three Butner institutions (FCI Butner Low, FCI Butner Medium I, and FMC Butner) do not use. Here is how it works:

• Each person starts with 16 visiting points at the beginning of every calendar month.
• Each visit day costs 4 points.
• Federal holidays cost zero points. You can visit on a holiday without losing any points.
• The maximum on regular weekend days is 4 visits per month (4 points x 4 days = 16 points used).

Example: If July has the Fourth of July on a Saturday, you could visit that Saturday (0 points), the following Saturday (4 points), Sunday the 13th (4 points), Saturday the 19th (4 points), and Sunday the 20th (4 points). That is 5 visits using only 16 points because the holiday was free.

Points reset at the start of each new calendar month. Unused points do not carry over.

Visitor Limits

FCI Butner Medium II has specific limits on how many people can visit at once:

• Maximum 6 visitors total per visit (adults plus children combined)
• Maximum 4 adults at one time (anyone 16 or older counts as an adult)

If your group would exceed these limits, for example 4 adults and 3 children (7 total), that requires prior written approval from both the Unit Manager and the Captain before the visit. Do not show up and assume you will be accommodated.

Example of an allowed group: 3 adults plus 3 children = 6 total. Allowed.

Example of a group needing approval: 4 adults plus 3 children = 7 total. Prior approval required.

What to Bring: ID Requirements

All visitors 16 and older must present a valid government-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms include:

• Driver’s license or state-issued ID
• U.S. Passport or Passport Card
• U.S. Military ID
• Tribal ID with photo

Expired IDs are not accepted. Altered or damaged IDs are not accepted. If your only ID is expired, contact the facility at (919) 575-8000 before you travel.

Signing Form BP-224

Every visitor must sign Form BP-224, Notification to Visitor, in the lobby before entering the visiting area. This form confirms you understand the facility rules, including that introducing contraband is a federal offense. Have everyone in your group ready to sign when you arrive.

Dress Code for Visitors

The facility enforces a dress code. Visits can be denied or terminated if you are not dressed appropriately. Here is what is and is not allowed:

Not allowed:

• Khaki or tan clothing (too similar to inmate clothing)
• Camouflage or ranger green
• Shorts or dresses shorter than knee length
• Revealing, form-fitting, or sleeveless tops
• Open-toe shoes
• Outerwear worn inside the visiting area

Also not allowed to bring inside:

• Watches
• Hats or sunglasses
• Paper currency
• Large purses or wallets
• Cameras or recording devices
• Cosmetics, gum, candy
• Tobacco or nicotine products

Allowed items:

• Up to $20 in coins in a clear plastic bag no larger than 8 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches
• One wedding ring set
• One religious medallion
• One pair of stud earrings
• One religious headwear item
• Sanitary products for personal use

Children 3 and under: You may bring formula, diapers, baby food, receiving blankets, and a pacifier. Strollers are not allowed inside.

Processing Cutoffs

Arrive early. Processing stops 30 minutes before the 3:00 p.m. close, which means the last entry is at 2:30 p.m.

On weekends and holidays, processing also pauses at 9:15 a.m. while staff conduct the 10:00 a.m. count. Visitors who arrive between 9:15 a.m. and the end of count are held in the lobby until the count clears.

Getting to FCI Butner Medium II

FCI Butner Medium II is located off Old Highway 75 in Butner, Granville County, NC 27509. A specific street address is not published by BOP. Use “FCI Butner, Butner NC 27509” in your navigation app.

If you need transportation, two options serve the area:

• Hamilton Limousine and Shuttle: (919) 596-1193
• ABC Cab Company: (919) 682-0437

Hotels are available in nearby Creedmoor, Oxford, and Durham, NC.

Visiting Someone in the SHU

If the person is in the Special Housing Unit, visiting works differently. SHU visits happen on Mondays only, with two windows: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and noon to 2:00 p.m. SHU visits do not happen on federal holidays. Contact the facility before traveling to confirm SHU visiting status and whether visiting is currently approved for the specific person.

Confirming the Person Is Still at FCI Butner Medium II

Inmates can be transferred without advance notice. Before you drive to Butner, confirm they are still assigned there using the BOP Inmate Locator.

What You Can Bring for the Visit

Vending machines are available in the visiting room. Your $20 in coins (in the clear plastic bag) can be used for food and drinks from the machines. The person inside can also use vending machines during the visit.

You cannot hand items directly to the person. Do not attempt to pass food, letters, money, or anything else. Any exchange not authorized in advance is a rules violation and can result in termination of the visit and loss of visiting privileges.

Attorney and Clergy Visits

Attorneys and clergy are not restricted to weekend visiting hours. Contact the facility at (919) 575-8000 to arrange a professional visit. Both must present credentials and go through standard security screening.