Visiting FCI Fairton

When

FCI and camp visits run Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There are no weekday visits unless it is a federal holiday.

• No one enters to start a visit after 12 p.m.
• Prisoners are not called out between 9:30 a.m. and the end of the 10 a.m. count.
• Special Housing Unit visits: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with entry closing at 11:30.

Points

Each person gets 10 points a month. A weekend or holiday visit costs 2 points. Attorney and clergy visits do not count.

Who Can Visit

Immediate family and up to 10 others on the approved list, after a background check. Up to 4 visitors at a time unless the Captain approves more. Children under 16 come with a parent or legal guardian; 16 and 17 year olds may visit alone with written consent. Everyone brings photo ID.

What to Bring

One clear change purse up to 10 inches, and up to $40 per adult for vending. For babies: 10 diapers, 3 bottles, 4 jars of food and a spoon. Phones, wallets, strollers and toys stay in a lobby locker or your car.

What Not to Wear

No see-through clothing, swimwear, sleeveless or halter tops, sweats, hoodies, spandex, flip-flops, or shorts more than 3 inches above the knee. No khaki, orange, tan, beige or green military-style clothing, hats (except religious), watches or large metal buckles.

Other Rules

Do not wait in the parking lot. Visitors who live within 50 miles are ended first if the room fills. Cancellations are posted on the BOP website.

The Weekdays With No Visits

Fairton has no weekday visits unless it’s a federal holiday, and no visit starts after noon. During the week, Pigeonly can mail a letter or photos you put together on your phone to the prison, no printer or stamps needed.