Send Photos & Mail at FCI Cumberland, MD

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

  • The BOP extends telephone privileges to inmates at FCI Cumberland but does not permit third‑party or other alternative call arrangements.
  • All non‑attorney telephone calls are subject to monitoring; attorney calls may be unmonitored in certain circumstances.
  • TRULINCS at FCI Cumberland is text‑only, messages are screened and monitored, attachments are not permitted, and messages are limited to 13,000 characters.
  • TRULINCS is funded by the Inmate Trust Fund; inmates and contacts must consent to monitoring and users do not get internet access via TRULINCS.
  • TRUFONE call recordings are stored temporarily and are deleted after 180 days unless retained for legal or administrative reasons.

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Common Questions

Can I use a third‑party phone service to receive calls from someone at FCI Cumberland?

No. FCI Cumberland does not permit third‑party or other alternative call arrangements, so calls must go through BOP‑authorized systems and procedures.

What are the rules and limits for TRULINCS electronic messages at FCI Cumberland?

TRULINCS is text‑only and doesn’t allow attachments. Messages are screened and monitored and limited to 13,000 characters each, and you must consent to monitoring; it’s funded through the Inmate Trust Fund and does not provide internet access.

How long are telephone calls recorded and retained at FCI Cumberland?

TRUFONE stores call recordings temporarily and generally deletes them after 180 days. A recording can be kept longer if it’s needed for legal or administrative purposes.

How is special mail handled at FCI Cumberland?

Special mail is opened only in the inmate’s presence and inspected for contraband or other concerns. Properly marked legal (or otherwise qualifying) special mail is handled differently than general correspondence.

Can family send books or magazines to an inmate at FCI Cumberland?

In many cases, family can't mail books directly—hardcover books and many publications must come straight from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Personal packages from home aren't allowed without prior written approval. Only limited items like release clothing or authorized medical devices are permitted from home.

What happens if I send sexually explicit material to an inmate at FCI Cumberland?

It won’t be delivered. Commercially published sexually explicit or nudity-featuring material must be returned to the publisher or sender under the Ensign Amendment.

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