FCI Allenwood

Visiting someone at FCI Allenwood starts with approval. The inmate must place you on their approved visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons must clear you. The BP-A0629 visitor information form kicks off the process. Complete it and return it to the institution for review. The form includes a questionnaire and release, plus authorization for the Warden to obtain records of any criminal offenses you've been arrested or convicted for. When you enter BOP grounds, you consent to being searched. Refuse, and you'll be denied entry. Weapons, explosives, drugs, cameras, phones, radios, pagers, and other electronics are all prohibited. Any medication must be listed on your entry paperwork and left at the entry area. A dress code is enforced, so skip anything inappropriate or revealing or you risk having your visit denied. Physical contact is typically limited to a brief greeting at the start and end of the visit, though security concerns may restrict this further.

FCI Allenwood uses TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Messages are monitored and subject to limits. No internet access, links, or attachments allowed. For remote services like video visits, phone calls, or secure messaging, start by creating a visitor account with the facility's approved vendor and completing any required identity verification. After you request contact through the vendor, facility staff review and approve the connection, then control available time slots and scheduling. Some services require prepaying through the vendor or buying credits. Payment methods and refund policies vary by vendor.

You can send money to an inmate at FCI Allenwood using MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Transfers submitted between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. post at 7:00 a.m. the following day. Other deposit options commonly used at facilities include online or phone payments through approved providers, lobby kiosks, and mailed money orders. The method you choose affects posting speed and vendor fees. Deposits generally go to commissary or trust accounts, or to phone, prepaid, and tablet balances. Inmates typically receive receipts or periodic statements showing deposits and transactions. Include the inmate's full name and facility ID or booking number, and verify accepted payment services before sending funds.