FMC Carswell Visiting Hours. How to Get Approved and Plan Your Visit

Get approved first, then visit on weekends and federal holidays. Call (817) 782-4000 to confirm.

Overview

Visiting FMC Carswell takes two steps: get on the approved visitor list, then come during visiting days. Visits are on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You must be approved by the Bureau of Prisons before your first visit. Call (817) 782-4000 before traveling to confirm the current schedule.

Quick Facts

Visiting days: Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.
Visiting hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
You must be on the BOP-approved visitor list before your first visit.
The BOP approval process includes a background check. Apply early.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
FMC Carswell is on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. Bring photo ID for base access.
Call (817) 782-4000 before traveling to confirm hours and that your visit is approved.

Step 1. Get on the Approved Visitor List

Before visiting, the person must add your name to their visitor list, and the Bureau of Prisons must approve you. Approval requires a background check and takes time, sometimes several weeks. Do not travel to Fort Worth until you know you are approved.

Step 2. Understand the Base Access

FMC Carswell is located on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, an active military installation. You will need to show a valid government-issued photo ID to enter the base. Some visitors may need additional clearance. Call (817) 782-4000 ahead of your visit to confirm base entry requirements.

Step 3. Know the Visiting Schedule

Visits are on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call before you travel to confirm the schedule has not changed due to lockdowns, staffing, or facility needs. Schedules at medical facilities can shift based on patient care priorities.

What to Bring

Bring one valid government-issued photo ID: driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Leave phones, bags, and extra items in your car. BOP has strict rules about what visitors can bring inside the visiting area.

Dress Code

The BOP enforces a dress code for visitors. Avoid revealing clothing and anything that resembles an inmate or staff uniform. When in doubt, dress conservatively. Visitors who do not comply with the dress code will be turned away.

Before You Go

Confirm the person is still at FMC Carswell with the BOP inmate locator before making the drive to Fort Worth. Patients at a medical center can be transferred on short notice for medical reasons.

Families Also Ask

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When can I visit FMC Carswell?

Visits are on Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call (817) 782-4000 before traveling to confirm the current schedule and that you are on the approved visitor list.

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How do I get on the approved visitor list at FMC Carswell?

The person must add your name to their visitor list, and the Bureau of Prisons must approve you after a background check. This can take several weeks. Confirm your approval before making the trip.

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Is FMC Carswell on a military base?

Yes. FMC Carswell is on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth. You will need a valid government-issued photo ID to enter the base. Call (817) 782-4000 to confirm current base entry requirements for visitors.

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What ID do I need to visit?

A valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Expired IDs are not accepted. You may also need the ID to access the military base.

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