Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Trying to reach someone at FCI Gilmer? Start by confirming the current visiting schedule before you travel, and make sure you follow the facility's rules for sending funds by mail.
Contact an Inmate at FCI Gilmer.
Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Overview
FCI Gilmer offers several ways to stay in touch: phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and traditional mail (mail rules differ from digital channels). Phone calls and electronic messages are monitored and screened for content. Attorney calls may be handled differently in some situations. Video visits and remote messaging go through third-party vendors. You'll need to create an account, accept the vendor's terms, add a payment method, and schedule through the vendor portal. The Web Visiting System stores inmate and approved visitor data, including names, register numbers, housing units, and approved visitor information. For operational questions, call 603-342-4000. For general website questions, contact the BOP Central Office.
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Quick Facts
- Calls and electronic messages are monitored and screened for content.
- You must create an account with the approved vendor and have a payment method on file to schedule video visits or send electronic messages.
- The Web Visiting System stores and displays inmate and approved visitor data such as names, register numbers, housing unit, and visitor information.
- Call the facility page phone number (603-342-4000) to confirm visiting schedules and other operational details before you travel.
Contact & Communication Guides
Common Questions
How do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at FCI Gilmer?
Create an account with the approved video vendor and complete any required identity verification. Accept the online visitation agreement, add a payment method if required, then schedule through the vendor portal and wait for approval.
Are phone calls from inmates monitored or recorded at FCI Gilmer?
Yes. Inmate phone calls are typically monitored and recorded for security. Attorney calls may be handled differently in certain circumstances.
Who do I contact for website or operational questions about FCI Gilmer?
For facility-specific operational questions, call 603-342-4000. For general website questions, contact the Bureau of Prisons Central Office at 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534 or (202) 307-3198.
Other Guides for FCI Gilmer
Before Your First Visit to FCI Gilmer: A Practical Pre-Departure Checklist
A first visit can go smoothly if you confirm a few things before leaving home. This checklist helps you avoid a wasted trip to FCI Gilmer and arrive with everything staff expect at the door.
Sending Commissary
How to Send Money to Facility
Planning to mail funds to someone at FCI Gilmer? The most important thing to know: mailed funds do not go to the facility's street address.
How to Shop FCI Gilmer Commissary Without Losing Your Weekly Privilege (Checklist for inmates & families)
Commissary day is a weekly routine where one small mistake can cost you the whole trip. Use this FCI Gilmer checklist to get through the window without losing your shopping privilege.
