# 28 C.F.R. § 540.43 (2026): Frequency of visits and number of visitors

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_43

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 540.43 (2026)
- **Heading:** Frequency of visits and number of visitors
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter V: BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 540: CONTACT WITH PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY / Subpart D: Visiting Regulations / § 540.43: § 540.43   Frequency of visits and number of visitors.

## Text

The Warden shall allow each inmate a minimum of four hours visiting time per month. The Warden may limit the length or frequency of visits only to avoid chronic overcrowding. The Warden may establish a guideline for the maximum number of persons who may visit an inmate at one time, to prevent overcrowding in the visiting room or unusual difficulty in supervising a visit. Exceptions may be made to any local guideline when indicated by special circumstances, such as distance the visitor must travel, frequency of the inmate's visits, or health problems of the inmate or visitor.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 540.40 (2026) § 540.40   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_40.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.41 (2026) § 540.41   Visiting facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_41.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.42 (2026) § 540.42   Visiting times.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_42.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.43 (2026) § 540.43   Frequency of visits and number of visitors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_43.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.44 (2026) § 540.44   Regular visitors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_44.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.45 (2026) § 540.45   Qualification as special visitor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_45.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.46 (2026) § 540.46   Attorney visits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_46.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.47 (2026) § 540.47   Media visits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_47.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.49 (2026) § 540.49   Transportation assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_49.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.50 (2026) § 540.50   Visits to inmates not in regular population status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_50.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.51 (2026) § 540.51   Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_51.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 540.52 (2026) § 540.52   Penalty for violation of visiting regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P540_S540_52.md)

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