FCI McKean

To visit someone at FCI McKean, you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. Start by completing the BP‑A0629 visitor application accurately. Missing information can suspend processing. If an inmate arrives or transfers without a visiting list, immediate family may still be able to visit, provided the relationship can be verified through the inmate's Pre‑Sentence Report. Inmates are entitled to at least four hours of visiting time per month, but the Warden can limit visit length or the number of visitors at any given time. Verify the facility's visiting days and hours before you go. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to searches. Declare any medications at the entry area and leave them there as directed. Prohibited items include weapons, cameras, phones, and other electronic devices. Physical contact is limited, and a dress code applies. False statements on your application can carry federal criminal penalties.

FCI McKean uses TRUFONE for inmate phone services. Calls may be monitored and recorded. TRUFONE recordings are kept temporarily and deleted after 180 days unless still needed for legal or administrative purposes. For email-style messaging, the facility uses TRULINCS. Messages are text-only (no attachments) and capped at 13,000 characters. You must consent to monitoring to use the service. Both TRULINCS and other inmate communication services are funded through the Inmate Trust Fund, not taxpayer dollars. For remote visits, messaging, or phone access, you'll typically set up an account with the approved vendor and follow their steps for scheduling, approvals, and payments. Final approval and scheduling are controlled by facility staff.

You can send money to someone at FCI McKean through MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Enter the account number as the inmate's 8-digit register number followed immediately by their last name. MoneyGram deposits are processed seven days a week. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST usually post within 2 to 4 hours. Transfers sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post the next morning at 7:00 a.m. EST. Other common options include approved online or phone deposit services, lobby kiosks, or mailed money orders, but stick with whichever method the facility or its vendor accepts. For smoother posting, include the inmate's name, ID number, and your contact information on the deposit.