Rivers CI Visitation Center

You can only visit an inmate if they have placed you on their visiting list and you have been cleared by the BOP.

Inmates can add the following individuals to their visiting list:

- Immediate Family: Mother, Father, Step-parent(s), Foster parent(s), Brothers, Sisters, Spouse, Children.
- Relatives: Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, In-laws, Cousins.
- Other types of approved visitors: Up to 10 friends/associates, Foreign officials, Members of religious groups including clergy, Members of civic groups, Employers (former or prospective), Sponsors, Parole advisors, and Attorneys.

In certain circumstances, such as when an inmate first enters prison or is transferred to a new prison, a visiting list might not exist yet. In such cases, immediate family members who can be verified by the information contained in the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report may be allowed to visit. However, if there is little or no information available about a person, visiting may be denied. It's advisable to call the prison ahead of time to ensure your visit will be permitted.

Regarding the dress code, visitors should wear clothing appropriate for a large gathering of men, women, and young children. Wearing inappropriate clothing, such as provocative or revealing clothes, may result in denial of visitation. Specific clothing items generally not permitted include revealing shorts, halter tops, bathing suits, see-through garments, crop tops, low-cut blouses or dresses, hats or caps, and clothing resembling inmate clothing.

Visiting duration varies, but by law, an inmate gets at least four hours of visiting time per month, which can often be extended by the prison. However, the Warden may restrict the length of visits or the number of visitors at once to avoid overcrowding in the visiting room.

During visits, it's essential to maintain quiet, orderly, and dignified behavior, as the visiting room officer can require individuals to leave if either the visitor or the inmate is not acting appropriately.

Physical contact such as handshakes, hugs, and kisses (in good taste) are usually allowed at the beginning and end of a visit. However, staff may limit contact for security reasons and to maintain order in the visiting area. It's important to note that the Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits.