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== Notes from Alumni ==
== Notes from Alumni ==


* FMC Carswell is the only federal medical facility for women in the Bureau of Prisons, opened in 1994 on the former Carswell Air Force Base.
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* The [https://www.aclutx.org/en/press-releases/hospital-horrors-federal-medical-center-carswell-prison ACLU of Texas] reported that "time in Carswell's prison medical facility can be a death sentence for women prisoners." Inmate witnesses said that "in the days leading up to deaths at the facility, some women repeatedly begged prison medical personnel for help, but neither received it."
* A former inmate stated: "The medical officer always sent them back untreated."
* The facility was significantly affected by COVID-19, with one of the highest infection rates among all federal prisons and at least four deaths.
* The camp offers unique programs including Assisting Canine Companions by Enhancing Service Skills (dog training) and the Sharing Hope About Recovery Experiences program.


''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
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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/crw/ 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/crw/ Official BOP Page].
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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|question = Does FMC Carswell allow conjugal visits?
|answer = No. FMC Carswell 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 FMC Carswell?
|answer = FMC Carswell 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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[[Category:Federal Prisons]]
[[Category:Federal Prisons]]

Latest revision as of 22:51, 29 December 2025

FEMALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
136
Population (Nov. 2025)


Notes from Alumni

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Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.


Location & Visitation

Location

Physical location: FORT WORTH, TX 76114

Mailing address: NAVAL AIR STATION, FORT WORTH, TX 76114

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 FMC Carswell allow conjugal visits?

No. FMC Carswell 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 FMC Carswell?

FMC Carswell 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.


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