Visiting Morgantown Federal Prison Camp also called, FCI Morgantown, has quite the strict procedures. Due to COVID Restrictions, it is best to check the Morgantown website for detailed information regarding the different levels of operations about the current visitation procedures, especially when planning for travel.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK CURRENT VISITATION PROCEDURES
CALL (304) 296-4416 PRIOR TO ANY VISIT to get the latest updates, time changes or visitation cancellations
Visitors must be on approved visitation list (family and friends listed in a court report) or must complete a request form upon arrival. Here is a typical request form. Morgantown may have a different form, but it would essentially contain the same content.
GUIDELINES FOR VISITING
There is a lot of information pertaining to visiting procedures, which most are common sense. Here is the link to the official procedures, but I will highlight the important areas to help you avoid a headache.
ADDRESS
446 GREENBAG ROAD, ROUTE 857
MORGANTOWN, WV, 26501
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VISITING DAYS & HOURS (Normal Operations)
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS ONLY *and Federal Holidays
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
You will not be able to enter the Visiting Room until prior to the opening hours (7:45 am) and visits must occur before 2:00 pm.
PARKING RULES
All visitors will park in the parking lot to the left of the main entrance. The only exception will be for the visitors who are authorized to utilize a handicap parking space, which is located in the parking lot to the right of the main entrance. A handicap placard must be visible from the windshield or license plate must show handicap status.
No one is allowed to remain in a vehicle parked in the institution parking lots. No one is allowed to loiter in the parking lot or surrounding areas. They are required to depart the institution grounds immediately. Utilizing any type of camera is not authorized.
RESTRICTIONS
Visitors are prohibited from bringing animals on institutional grounds unless the animal is a service dog that assists disabled persons.
No children or pets will be left unattended in a vehicle while visiting.
The maximum number of visitors an inmate may have at one time will be limited to three (3) adults.
After a visit has been terminated, visitors must leave the institution grounds. If the visitor is riding with someone or someone is riding with them, other accommodations must be made.
DRESS CODE – DO NOT WEAR THE FOLLOWING
A. Halter tops or midriff shirts
B. Tight or form fitting shirts or pants (i.e., spandex, stirrups, Lycra, Leggings, etc.)
C. All shorts worn by individuals age 16 and over
D. Khaki or camouflaged clothing
E. Sleeveless, strapless, or bareback blouses or dresses
F. Mini-skirts, wrap around skirts, or skirts more than two inches above the knee
G. Dresses or skirts with long slits in the middle or side
H. See-through clothing
I. Torn or severely worn jeans
J. Deep v-neck blouses, shirts, or dresses
K. Caps, hats, or scarves of any kind
L. Long coats, sweaters and jackets that extend below the knee
M. Clothing of any type which would symbolize gang activity or affiliation
N. Fishnet shirts, pants or any other clothing item similar in nature
O. Athletic shorts/sweat pants, hooded sweat shirts.
P. No open toed shoes, Flip-flops or shower shoe style sandals
ONLY ITEMS ALLOWED DURING VISIT
A. One small clear change purse (measuring no larger than 8″x 6″x 2″)
B. $20.00 in currency for use in the vending machines
C. Two plastic baby bottles with milk or formula (bottles must be pre-made)
D. Three diapers per child
E. Two unopened clear jars of baby food
F. One small clear diaper bag (measuring no larger than 14″x 16″ x 3″)
G. Nitroglycerine pills, inhaler, epi-pen and diabetic kit (Kept at Officers Station)
PROHIBITED ITEMS DURING VISIT
A. No items of any kind, to include money, may be exchanged during the visit.
B. No cellular phones, pagers, radios, recording devices, or electronic devices of any kind.
C. No weapons, ammunition, pocket knives, handcuffs, or handcuff keys
D. No alcohol or illicit drugs
E. No tobacco products of any kind, matches or cigarette lighters
F. No watches, hats or scarfs
G. No newspapers or books
H. No wallets, debit or credit cards
I. No cosmetics of any kin_d
J. No photos, albums, or photographic material
K. No glass containers or cans
L. No baby powder, ointments or creams
M. No purses or non-see-through diaper bags
N. No pens, pencils, stationary or paper of any kind
O. No sunglasses or umbrellas
P. No candy, gum, or food items
Q. No baby carriers, car seats or strollers
R. No food items purchased or prepared outside of the visiting room.
S. No toys or games of any kind