FCI THREE RIVERS

To visit someone at FCI Three Rivers, the inmate must add you to their approved visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons must clear you first. Start by completing and returning form BP‑A0629—it includes a questionnaire and a release authorizing the Warden to check criminal records. Before you travel, call the institution to confirm the current visiting schedule and that your visit will be permitted. Housing can change for programs, medical care, or security reasons, and schedules may shift for holidays or lockdowns. Inmates receive at least four hours of visiting time per month, though specific days and times vary by facility and custody status. Follow BOP dress guidance and local rules. Limited physical contact is typically allowed at the beginning and end of a visit, but staff can restrict it for security reasons.

Communication at FCI Three Rivers runs through the facility's systems. Phone calls are a privilege, and all calls are monitored—you'll see a posted notice next to each inmate telephone confirming this. Third-party or alternative phone arrangements aren't allowed, though some exceptions exist for attorney calls. For electronic messages, Three Rivers uses TRULINCS. Your loved one must be approved for TRULINCS access and consent to monitoring before using it. Messages are text-only (no attachments) with a size limit of about 13,000 characters. Staying in contact by phone and message helps maintain family ties, which the Bureau of Prisons notes can reduce recidivism risk.

At FCI Three Rivers, incoming correspondence is classified as general or special mail. General mail is opened and inspected for contraband and threatening content—plan your letters with that in mind. Packages from home aren't allowed unless you get prior written approval from the unit team or other authorized staff. Even with approval, only certain items may be permitted, such as release clothing and authorized medical devices. Want to send reading material? Hardcover books and newspapers must ship directly from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Publications generally can't be blocked just because staff disagree with the content—only the Warden can reject a publication deemed a security risk or likely to facilitate criminal activity. For address format and other details, follow standard mail-sending guidelines and the facility's mail article.

FCI Three Rivers accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment for inmate deposits. Send funds between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST, and they typically post within 2–4 hours. Payments made outside that window post the next morning. When completing the transfer, use the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name as the account number (for example, 12345678DOE). You'll also need the Bureau of Prisons MoneyGram receive code: 7932. The Trust Fund/Deposit Fund Manual requires inmate deposit funds to be accurately maintained and commissary, telephone, and laundry services to be available to inmates. Before sending money, confirm accepted vendors and any service fees. Avoid mailing cash or personal checks—follow the centralized deposit instructions exactly.