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Visitation

Visiting rules and tips for Big Sandy prison

My bf just got to Big Sandy, Kentucky, plz tell me about this facility and its visitation, if you are familiar with. What should I do(n't) do before I visit and or write? Thank you in Advance

Big Sandy is either a United States Penitentiary with the federal BOP system or Big Sandy Regional Detention Center.
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✓ Verified answer August 28,2016 · Visitation
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Big Sandy is either a United States Penitentiary with the federal BOP system or Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. The USP is far more strict and a tougher road for an inmate. Visitation might be tough the first time around. You get searched thoroughly and the visits are under heavy supervision. They are non-contact visits. It is highly recommended that prior to an inmate visit you call the jail or penitentiary to confirm that visits have not been cancelled.

Accepted Answer Date Created: August 28,2016
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