How to Send Money to FCI Forrest City Low, AR (AR)

FCI Forrest City Low manages inmate money through the Bureau of Prisons Trust Fund and Inmate Deposit Fund system. BOP Program Statement P4500.12 governs how these funds work, covering everything from commissary purchases to telephone and laundry expenses.

P4500.12 sets the national rules, but each facility implements them through an Institution Supplement (their local policy). At FCI Forrest City Low, this supplement determines the details that affect you directly: what information to include with a deposit, how deposits get processed, and what documentation the institution requires.

You may encounter standard BOP paperwork in money-related situations. Program Statement P4500.12 references forms like BP-199 (Request for Withdrawal of Inmate's Personal Funds) and BP-197 (Temporary Receipt). You don't need to memorize these, but recognizing them helps you understand what the institution is asking for.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Start from the baseline rule that inmate funds at FCI Forrest City Low are handled under BOP Program Statement P4500.12 (the Trust Fund and Deposit Fund manual).
• ✓ Ask for the institution’s local procedures (the Institution Supplement) and follow those instructions closely, since that is where the practical “how” is spelled out.
• ✓ Be prepared to recognize common BOP money forms if they come up, including BP-199 for withdrawals and BP-197 for temporary receipts, so you can track what was submitted and why.

1. Confirm the local instructions before sending money. Because P4500.12 is implemented through an Institution Supplement, you want the current FCI Forrest City Low procedure for deposits and account crediting.
2. Ask what information is required. Have the facility confirm what identifying details must be included so the funds are credited to the right person.
3. Check for any local restrictions. Local procedures may affect what is accepted and how it is processed, so get clarity first.

1. Verify what forms are used for money actions. P4500.12 identifies BP-199 (withdrawals) and BP-197 (temporary receipts), and you can ask whether these are the forms you will see for the situation you are dealing with.
2. Find out where forms are obtained and submitted. Have the institution tell you the correct place or process for getting the form started and turning it in.
3. Ask what proof you will receive. Confirm what receipt or confirmation you should expect so you can document the transaction.

Planning something beyond a basic deposit? Make sure the action fits within the Trust Fund and Inmate Deposit Fund rules in P4500.12 as applied at this institution. This covers how funds are recorded, required documentation, and how the facility handles services tied to inmate accounts (commissary, telephone, laundry).

• ✓ The exact name and identifying details the facility requires to credit money to the correct person
• ✓ The accepted payment methods for deposits (and whether any options are not allowed)
• ✓ Any fees associated with the method you plan to use
• ✓ Where to get or submit any required paperwork, including whether BP-199 or BP-197 will be involved in your situation
• ✓ The correct recipient and address details for mailed deposits (verify before mailing)
• ✓ Any processing timelines the facility gives for when funds should show up in the inmate account