Reviewed on: April 21,2026
Visitation

Can a non-family member visit an inmate?

Can a person who is not family to the inmate go visit him to jail... Also, can documentation be taken from the inmate at visit? And how many people can visit

You should contact the visitation staff at the facility to get the exact procedure, but in almost all cases, you do NOT need to be a family member.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer September 22,2016 · Visitation
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You should contact the visitation staff at the facility to get the exact procedure, but in almost all cases, you do NOT need to be a family member. But there is an approval process and as long as you do not have a felony on your record, you will get permission to see them.

Accepted Answer Date Created: September 22,2016
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