FCI Morgantown, WV
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How to Contact an Inmate at FCI Morgantown, WV (WV)
Staying in touch with someone at FCI Morgantown means planning ahead for visits, using the Bureau of Prisons electronic messaging system (TRULINCS), and following BOP rules for sending funds. Here's what you can do right now to avoid common delays and turn-arounds.
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How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FCI Morgantown
You can't just show up at FCI Morgantown—your name has to be on the inmate's approved visiting list first. The whole process hinges on one form (BP‑A0629) and a review that may include a background check, so it's worth getting right the first time.
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How to Send Money to Someone at FCI Morgantown (MoneyGram ExpressPayment)
Sending money to someone at FCI Morgantown? MoneyGram ExpressPayment is one of the fastest options—but only if you enter the details exactly right. Here's how to avoid delays and rejected transactions.
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Visitation
- Prospective visitors must complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire to the institution; not furnishing required information may suspend processing of the request.
- The BP‑A0629 warns that adding a visitor to an inmate’s visiting list may trigger a background inquiry.
- By entering Bureau grounds you implicitly consent to being searched under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511, per the BP‑A0224 Notification to Visitor form.
Communication
- TRULINCS messages are text-only and do not permit attachments.
- TRULINCS messages at FCI Morgantown are limited to 13,000 characters.
- An inmate must be approved to use TRULINCS, and each person the inmate wants to contact must give permission to communicate via TRULINCS.
Sending Money
- The commissary at FCI Morgantown is authorized to provide inmates an account to purchase items not regularly issued by the institution.
- Funds deposited by family or friends are held in an inmate's commissary account that is maintained by facility staff.
- BOP-managed facilities, including FCI Morgantown, accept deposits that are deposited into inmates' commissary accounts.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Before heading to FCI Morgantown, review Bureau visiting regulations and any state or local travel advisories, then call the facility to confirm the current schedule. To get on an inmate's visiting list, you'll need to complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire to the institution address. If you leave out required information, processing can be suspended. The BP‑A0629 also notes that being placed on a visiting list may require a background inquiry, and false statements can lead to federal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to being searched. Phones, cameras, recording equipment, currency, weapons, drugs, and other electronic devices are all prohibited. You must declare any medications. The visiting area, including restrooms, may be monitored, and visits can be limited or denied for security, disciplinary, or housing reasons.
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Electronic messaging at FCI Morgantown runs through TRULINCS. Messages are text-only, capped at 13,000 characters, and attachments aren't allowed. The inmate must be approved to use TRULINCS and has to authorize each person they want to contact before you can exchange messages. Phone and video options are typically handled by third-party vendors. Communications are commonly monitored or screened, so keep messages straightforward and follow the posted rules. To message or schedule a visit, set up an account with the facility's approved vendor and complete registration, payment, and scheduling steps so the inmate can add you as an approved contact.
Read full guideSending Money
Money sent to someone at FCI Morgantown goes into the inmate's commissary account, which is maintained by staff. The commissary provides accounts for purchasing items not regularly issued by the institution. One accepted deposit method is MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Enter the inmate account as the eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name, and use receive code 7932 for BOP deposits. Sending through MoneyGram online? You can send up to $300 per transaction. Deposits made between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST usually post within 2 to 4 hours. Deposits after 9:00 p.m. EST typically post the next morning at 7:00 a.m. Send2Corrections (Western Union) is also listed as an online option.
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Showing 6 of 9Do I need to fill out a form to visit someone at FCI Morgantown?
Yes. You'll need to complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire to the institution address for processing. If any required information is missing, your visitor request may be suspended.
VisitationCan I bring my phone or take photos during a visit to FCI Morgantown?
No. Phones, cameras, and recording equipment are prohibited, and you cannot bring them onto Bureau grounds. This is enforced at entry and throughout the visit.
VisitationWill visits at FCI Morgantown be monitored or recorded?
The visiting area, including restrooms, may be monitored. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to searches and must follow staff directions during the visit.
VisitationHow do TRULINCS messages work at FCI Morgantown, WV?
TRULINCS messaging at FCI Morgantown is text-only, limited to 13,000 characters, and it does not allow attachments. The inmate must be approved for TRULINCS and must authorize each contact before messages can be exchanged.
CommunicationDo I need to be approved before I can message an inmate at FCI Morgantown?
Yes. The inmate must be approved to use TRULINCS, and the inmate has to grant permission for each person they want to communicate with through TRULINCS.
CommunicationAre electronic messages monitored or screened at this facility?
Yes. Messages are typically screened for content, and communications are often monitored. When you register, create your vendor account, accept the online terms, follow the vendor terms and facility rules, and review any scheduling requirements before messaging or setting up visits.
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FCI Morgantown in West Virginia does welcome visitors, but you'll want to review the facility's visiting regulations and any state or local travel advisories before you go.
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