How to send messages, photos, and packages
FCI Fairton uses TRULINCS, a secure electronic messaging system for inmates to exchange messages with approved contacts. Messages are text-only—no attachments—and capped at 13,000 characters. Both the inmate and each contact must be approved or provide consent through the TRULINCS process before messaging. The system is funded entirely through the Inmate Trust Fund, not taxpayer dollars. Phone calls are monitored, with a notice posted at each inmate telephone. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren't permitted. TRUFONE call recordings are deleted after 180 days unless kept for legal or administrative reasons. For paid phone or video services, you'll typically need to open an account with the approved vendor and add prepaid funds.
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To use TRULINCS at FCI Fairton, the inmate and each person the inmate wants to contact must be approved or provide consent. Follow the facility’s TRULINCS enrollment instructions to complete the approval process.
No. TRULINCS messages at FCI Fairton are text-only and can’t include attachments. Messages are also limited to 13,000 characters.
Yes. Each inmate phone has a posted notice that calls are monitored, and third-party or alternative call arrangements aren’t allowed. TRUFONE recordings are deleted after 180 days unless kept for legal or administrative reasons.
At FCI Fairton, mail designated as special (privileged/legal) mail is opened only in the inmate’s presence and inspected for contraband under special procedures. Mark the envelope as special/legal mail and follow any privileged-mail addressing requirements.
The Warden may reject a publication only if it’s detrimental to security, good order, discipline, or could facilitate criminal activity. A publisher or sender can request an independent review by writing to the Regional Director within 20 days, and commercially restricted material will be returned to the sender or publisher.
Generally, no—packages from home aren’t allowed unless there’s prior written approval from the inmate’s unit team or authorized staff. The only items allowed from home without special approval are release clothing and authorized medical devices.
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