FCI Cumberland, MD

Visiting at FCI Cumberland starts with approval: the inmate must place you on their approved visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons has to complete visitor clearance before you can enter. If a visiting list doesn't exist yet—such as after initial admission or a transfer—immediate family verified by the inmate's Pre‑Sentence Report may be allowed to visit while processing continues. Inmates are entitled to at least four hours of visiting time per month, though the institution or Warden can limit visits for security reasons or to prevent overcrowding. You'll complete the BP‑A0629 Visitor Information form, which authorizes criminal‑history checks. Incomplete or false information can suspend processing, and false statements can bring criminal penalties. Entering BOP grounds means you consent to searches. Phones, cameras, recording devices, weapons, drugs, and other electronics aren't allowed. Any medications must be listed and left at the entry area.

Inmates at FCI Cumberland can use telephone privileges, but the Bureau of Prisons doesn't allow third‑party or alternative call arrangements. Non‑attorney calls are monitored; attorney calls may be unmonitored in certain circumstances. Electronic messaging through TRULINCS is text‑only—messages are screened and monitored, attachments aren't permitted, and each message maxes out at 13,000 characters. TRULINCS is funded through the Inmate Trust Fund (not taxpayer dollars), and both inmates and contacts must consent to monitoring. It doesn't provide internet access. TRUFONE call recordings are stored temporarily and generally deleted after 180 days unless kept for legal or administrative reasons. For reliable communication, set up and fund an account with the authorized vendor, consent to monitoring, and follow the vendor's instructions.

Sending mail to someone at FCI Cumberland works best when you follow the facility's categories and sourcing rules. Incoming correspondence falls into two types: general mail gets opened and inspected by staff, while special mail is opened only in the inmate's presence. Planning to send reading material? Hardcover publications and many books must ship directly from a publisher, book club, or bookstore—not from family or friends. Packages from home generally aren't allowed without prior written approval; only release clothing and authorized medical devices are permitted. The Warden can reject publications that threaten security, order, or discipline and must document the decision and notify the inmate. Commercially published sexually explicit or nude material gets returned to the sender under the Ensign Amendment. Since Maryland facilities sometimes use off-site mail scanning, confirm FCI Cumberland's current mail-processing steps before sending anything.

Sending money to an inmate at FCI Cumberland goes through approved deposit channels, not in person. For MoneyGram ExpressPayment, format the account number as the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name—this ensures funds post to the right account. Sending online through MoneyGram? You'll need the Bureau of Prisons Receive Code 7932, and online sends max out at $300. You can't hand cash to staff. Instead, use accepted methods: approved vendor websites, kiosks, phone systems, participating retail locations, or mail/lockbox options when offered. Processing times and vendor fees vary, so double-check details before you pay. The Bureau's Trust Fund/Deposit Fund rules require inmate funds to be accurately maintained, and services like commissary, phone, and laundry must be self-supporting.