FCI Williamsburg, SC

Visiting someone at FCI Williamsburg requires approval first—the inmate must add you to their visiting list, and the Bureau of Prisons must clear you. Complete and return visitor information form BP‑A0629 to the institution. Be aware: false statements on this form can carry criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. If a visiting list hasn't been set up yet (right after intake or a transfer, for example), immediate family members who can be verified from the inmate's Pre‑Sentence Report may still be allowed to visit. When you enter Bureau grounds, you're implicitly consenting to searches under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511. Leave prohibited items listed on BP‑A0224 at home, and dress appropriately—visitors may be turned away for inappropriate or revealing clothing. Visiting hours are typically Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Inmates are entitled to at least four hours of visiting time per month. Verify the exact schedule before you travel, arrive early for screening, and cancel ahead of time if your plans change.

Staying in touch at FCI Williamsburg typically means phone calls and electronic messages—both are monitored. Phone calls are subject to monitoring, though unmonitored calls to attorneys are permitted in certain circumstances. Third-party or alternative telephone arrangements aren't allowed. Calls go through TRUFONE, which stores recordings temporarily and deletes them after 180 days (or sooner if no longer needed for legal or administrative purposes). For electronic messaging, inmates use TRULINCS. Messages are text-only—no attachments—capped at 13,000 characters, and screened with required consent to monitoring. Account setup, scheduling, and billing run through vendor portals, so check the vendor's instructions before trying to connect.

All incoming mail at FCI Williamsburg is opened and inspected by staff, so stick to permitted content and address your envelope correctly. Mail marked as "special" gets different handling—it may be opened only in the inmate's presence, then inspected for physical contraband. Packages from home aren't allowed unless you have prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or other authorized staff. Without approval, the only exceptions are release clothing and authorized medical devices. To avoid delays, include the inmate's full booked name and ID/booking number, a complete return address, and proper postage. Limits on pages, photos, publications, and funds can vary—confirm requirements before sending books, multiple photos, or money orders.

FCI Williamsburg accepts inmate deposits through MoneyGram. The details you enter matter: format the account number as the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, with no spaces or dashes (example: 12345678DOE). For online deposits, use MoneyGram receive code 7932. Online transfers are limited to $300. Timing affects how quickly funds post—MoneyGram transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically show up within 2–4 hours. Other deposit methods may take longer. These deposits go into the inmate's Deposit Fund account, which covers purchases beyond basic care.