How to send messages, photos, and packages
FCI Danbury provides BOP telephone privileges, but third‑party or alternative call arrangements aren't allowed. Calls go out through the facility's approved phone service—no outside calling workarounds. For written communication, inmates use TRULINCS e‑messaging. It's text-only and screened. Both the inmate and the contact must consent, and each message maxes out at 13,000 characters. Phone calls run through TRUFONE, which collects biometric voice verification and stores call recordings. Those recordings are automatically deleted after 180 days unless kept for legal or administrative reasons.
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Want to send books or magazines to someone at FCI Danbury? The most important thing to know: packages from home are almost never allowed, and publications have strict rules about where they can come from.
No. FCI Danbury provides BOP telephone privileges, but third‑party or other alternative call arrangements are not permitted.
Yes. TRUFONE collects biometric voice verification and records inmate calls at FCI Danbury; recordings are deleted after 180 days unless retained for legal or administrative reasons.
TRULINCS e‑messaging at FCI Danbury is text-only and screened. Both the inmate and the contact must consent, and messages are limited to 13,000 characters.
Yes, but the source matters: hardcover books and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Magazines and other softcover publications can have additional source rules that vary by policy and security level, so check whether they must ship from an approved vendor rather than from family or friends.
Usually no—packages from home are generally not allowed without prior written approval. Typical exceptions include release clothing and authorized medical devices, which may be accepted with approval.
Often, yes. General incoming mail may be opened and inspected for contraband, while legal or specially marked privileged correspondence is opened only in the inmate’s presence.
If you're getting calls from someone at FCI Danbury, assume every call is monitored and recorded. Understanding what's collected—and how long it's kept—helps you have safer conversations and avoid unnecessary problems.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Danbury comes down to paperwork and patience. Confirm the person's location, complete the BP‑A0629, and wait for clearance—that's it. Follow the Bureau of Prisons process and you'll avoid the most common delays.
MoneyGram is a fast way to get funds into an inmate's account—but only if every field is filled out exactly right. Here's how to send money to someone at FCI Danbury through the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) MoneyGram ExpressPayment process.
