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For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/men/ Official BOP Page]. | For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/men/ Official BOP Page]. | ||
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|question = Does FCI Mendota allow conjugal visits? | |||
|answer = No. FCI Mendota does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system. | |||
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|question = What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Mendota? | |||
|answer = FCI Mendota allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visiting Policies and Procedures]] page. | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 29 December 2025
Notes from Alumni
We have not yet heard any notes or tips from alumni of FCI Mendota (minimum-security camp). Have something you'd like to contribute? Log in above and then tap Edit at the top of this page to get started.
Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.
Location & Visitation
Location
Physical location: MENDOTA, CA 93640
Mailing address: 33500 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE, MENDOTA, CA 93640
Visitation
There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.
For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does FCI Mendota allow conjugal visits?
No. FCI Mendota does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
Q: What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Mendota?
FCI Mendota allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.