FCI Petersburg Med, VA
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How Long Are Phone Call Recordings Kept? TRUFONE retention explained for families
Wondering what gets recorded, how long it's kept, or whether an old call can still be pulled? Here's how the Bureau of Prisons' phone system works and what the retention timelines actually mean for you.
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How to Get Approved to Visit an Inmate at FCI Petersburg Med (step-by-step)
Getting approved to visit at FCI Petersburg Med starts with the inmate, not you. After you complete and submit the Visitor Information form, BOP staff run background checks based on what you provided. Once approved, you're entered into the system the facility uses to track visits and entry.
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Who to contact when you have questions about FCI Petersburg Med (what to call, when to email Central Office)
Getting a quick, straight answer starts with one key decision: Is your question about FCI Petersburg Med specifically, or about the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website and Central Office?
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Visitation
- An inmate must request a Visitor Information form to nominate potential visitors for FCI Petersburg Medium.
- The Bureau of Prisons uses submitted visitor information to initiate background investigations and decide whether a nominee is suitable to visit.
- WebV stores detailed visitor fields such as name, relationship, date of birth, sex, race, IDs, legal residence, phone, and date of approval.
Communication
- TRUFONE call recordings at FCI Petersburg Med are stored temporarily and deleted after 180 days.
- TRUFONE data from this facility is shared with DOJ law-enforcement components including the FBI and USMS.
- Visitor-registration systems such as WebV commonly store detailed fields like name, relationship, date of birth, IDs, legal residence, phone, and approval date.
Sending Money
- FCI Petersburg Medium uses the TRUFACS real-time system to process inmate financial and commissary transactions.
- Scanned TRUFACS files, including BP Form-199s, are temporary records and are destroyed 90 days after verification.
- Most Virginia facilities offer multiple deposit channels: online vendor portals, lobby kiosks/ATMs, mail with certified funds, or authorized agents.
Inmate Lookup
- The BOP inmate locator covers inmates from 1982 to the present.
- The BOP locator warns that release dates may be out-of-date because of First Step Act recalculations.
- Search results typically show housing location, current charges, bail amount, and next court date.
Facility Info
- The Warden must establish a main law library containing the required main law library materials unless an item is out of print.
- Institutions may provide copying equipment for reproducing legal materials and should have procedures for inmates to request reproduced materials for research outside the library.
- CTS is the BOP's central system to track and log correspondence received from the federal judiciary, Congress, federal/state agencies, and members of the public.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Getting approved for visits at FCI Petersburg Medium starts with the inmate — they must request a Visitor Information form and nominate you. The Bureau of Prisons then runs background investigations using the information you submit to determine whether you're suitable to visit. Your details get stored in WebV: name, relationship to the inmate, date of birth, sex, race, ID information, legal residence, phone number, and approval date. The system also pulls inmate data like name, register number, housing unit, and work detail from the BOP inmate management system. Every visit, you'll need to show a valid legal photo ID. Entry and exit times are logged through ACES/Web Visiting. Confirm timing rules with the facility before traveling — schedules can change.
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Calls through TRUFONE at FCI Petersburg Med are recorded and kept for up to 180 days before deletion. Call data may be shared with DOJ law-enforcement components, including the FBI, USMS, EOUSA, Criminal Division, U.S. Parole Commission, and OIG. Before paying or scheduling anything, confirm which communication options are available — phone, video, or tablet messaging — and whether you'll need a vendor account or identity verification. Setup is usually straightforward: create a friends/family account with the vendor, complete verification, add funds if required, then schedule sessions. For billing or technical issues, contact the vendor directly rather than facility staff. For remote video visits, have a valid government photo ID and an internet-enabled device with a working camera and microphone.
Read full guideSending Money
FCI Petersburg Medium processes inmate financial and commissary transactions through the TRUFACS real-time system, which records and posts activity as it happens. Scanned TRUFACS files used for verification — including BP Form‑199s — are temporary and destroyed 90 days after verification. Deposit options vary, but most Virginia facilities offer several channels: online vendor portals, lobby kiosks/ATMs, mailed certified funds like money orders, or authorized agents. Fees and posting times depend on the facility and vendor. Have the inmate's full name and ID number ready, follow the vendor's instructions closely, and contact the vendor or the facility's finance/commissary office if a deposit doesn't show up.
Inmate Lookup
To find someone at FCI Petersburg Medium, use the BOP inmate locator — it covers federal inmates from 1982 to the present. Search by inmate ID number or name (typically the first letter of the first name plus the full last name). Results show housing location and status, and may include charges, bail amounts, and upcoming court dates. One caveat: First Step Act recalculations can change release dates, so what you see today might be outdated. For fuller case or docket information, check Virginia courts or related public records.
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Showing 6 of 15What visitor information does FCI Petersburg Med collect about nominees?
WebV collects detailed visitor information such as your full name, relationship to the inmate, date of birth, sex, race, identification details, legal residence, phone number, and the approval date. It also links to inmate data like the inmate’s name, register number, housing unit, and work detail.
VisitationWill the BOP run a background check on a visitor nominated for FCI Petersburg Med?
Yes. The BOP uses the information submitted on the Visitor Information form to initiate background investigations and decide whether a nominee is suitable to visit.
VisitationDo I need to show ID every time I visit FCI Petersburg Medium?
Yes. You must present a valid legal photo ID each time you seek entry, and ACES/Web Visiting logs entries and exits for people who enter the facility.
VisitationWho can access TRUFONE call recordings for FCI Petersburg Med?
TRUFONE call data for FCI Petersburg Med may be shared with DOJ law-enforcement components, including the FBI, USMS, EOUSA, Criminal Division, the U.S. Parole Commission, and OIG.
CommunicationHow do I set up remote video or tablet messaging for someone at FCI Petersburg Med?
Start by confirming which services (video or tablet messaging) the facility supports and whether a vendor account is required. Then create a friends/family account with the vendor, complete identity verification, add funds if needed, and schedule sessions using the vendor’s instructions.
CommunicationWhat personal information is typically collected when registering as a visitor?
Visitor-registration systems commonly collect details like your full name, relationship to the inmate, date of birth, sex, race, government ID numbers, legal residence address, phone number, and the date you were approved.
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The BOP inmate locator includes inmates from 1982 to the present. Note that release dates may be outdated due to First Step Act recalculations.
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