How to send messages, photos, and packages
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.
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Trying to send a care package to someone at FCI Three Rivers? The rules are stricter than you might think. Here's what the Bureau of Prisons actually allows, what gets rejected, and how to request an exception.
Mail is one of the most reliable ways to stay connected with someone at FCI Three Rivers—but what you send and how you send it matters. Here's how letters are handled, why packages from home almost never make it through, and what to know before ordering books or publications.
Yes. Phone calls at FCI Three Rivers are monitored, and a notice next to each inmate telephone advises that calls are monitored.
No. Calls are provided through the facility’s system, and third-party or alternative telephone arrangements aren’t permitted. Some exceptions to monitoring exist for attorney calls.
TRULINCS access requires approval, and the inmate must consent to monitoring before using it. Messages are text-only (no attachments) and are limited to about 13,000 characters.
FCI Three Rivers classifies incoming written correspondence as general or special mail. General mail is opened and inspected for contraband and threatening content.
Not unless you have prior written approval from the unit team or other authorized staff. With approval, only certain items from home may be permitted, such as release clothing and authorized medical devices.
Hardcover books and newspapers must be sent directly from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Only the Warden can reject a publication as a security risk or likely to facilitate criminal activity.
A long drive is hard enough without getting turned away at the door. A few quick confirmations before you head to FCI Three Rivers can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.
Trying to confirm whether someone is at FCI Three Rivers? The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator is the fastest way to check.
Getting approved to visit at FCI Three Rivers starts with paperwork. Once you understand the visiting list requirement and how to submit the BP‑A0629 form, the rest is straightforward.
