Reviewed on: July 31,2018
Visitation

Can you hug an inmate during visitation ?

Yes, once when you arrive and meet and once when you depart.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer July 08,2018 · Visitation
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Yes, once when you arrive and meet and once when you depart. Keep it clean though. The guards are usually not too strict about it, but we would not test their good nature - they would see over-doing it as disrespecting them and might block future visits. Be mindful it is a prison.

Accepted Answer Date Created: July 08,2018
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed July 2018.