How to send messages, photos, and packages
Sending mail to someone at FCI Jesup is straightforward once you understand the process. Many Georgia facilities route personal mail through a central processing service—letters may be opened and scanned, with electronic images delivered to inmates instead of the original paper. Exact practices vary. Non-privileged mail gets inspected for contraband, while legal or privileged mail is handled separately and may be opened in front of the inmate but not read by staff. Always include the inmate's full name and identifier on every piece of mail. On the BOP side, the Correspondence Tracking System (CTS) logs letters and emails, assigns tracking numbers, routes items for response, and supports searches by tracking number, names, register number, issue, or dates. For packages, check the facility's rules first—approved vendors, limits, and deadlines may apply.
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Sent something to the Bureau of Prisons and feel like it vanished? You're not alone. The BOP processes email the same way it handles paper mail—and an official response typically takes 20–30 working days.
Include the inmate’s full name and their inmate number/identifier on every piece of mail. Use the facility mailing address shown in official BOP resources to help ensure it’s delivered correctly.
It may be scanned. Many Georgia facilities route personal mail through central processors that open and scan letters, then deliver electronic images to inmates. The original paper may not be forwarded. Practices vary by facility.
BOP uses a Correspondence Tracking System (CTS) that logs incoming letters and emails and assigns tracking numbers. CTS entries can be searched by tracking number, correspondent name, inmate register number, issue, or filtered by dates and entry user.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Jesup starts with one specific form. Check-in goes smoother when you show up with the right ID and information. Here's how it works and what to have ready.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Jesup starts with paperwork and ends with your ID being matched to what's on file. Once you understand what the Bureau of Prisons collects and checks, filling things out correctly—and avoiding preventable delays—gets a lot easier.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Jesup starts with one form, moves through a background check, and ends when you're entered into the BOP's visitor systems. Here's how it works and what you'll need to provide.
