FMC Butner, NC

Before you can visit FMC Butner, you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. The inmate typically starts the process by providing visitor paperwork. You'll complete and return the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form to the institution—missing information will suspend your application until you provide it. The form authorizes release of criminal offense records to the Warden, and false statements can carry federal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Schedules change, so verify FMC Butner's current hours on its BOP page before you go. Dress and conduct rules apply. Brief, good-taste contact is generally allowed at the start and end of visits.

FMC Butner uses TRULINCS for digital messaging. Messages are text-only—no attachments—and capped at 13,000 characters each. Phone calls go through the facility's telephone system. The inmate usually pays, though sometimes the receiving party does. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren't allowed, so stick to the approved setup. The facility uses TRUFONE to collect and store call and contact information. Recordings are deleted after 180 days or when no longer needed for legal or administrative purposes. For paid features like phone, messaging, and video, you'll set up an account with the approved vendor and add funds through their portal or app.

Staff open and inspect all incoming mail at FMC Butner. Mail marked "special" is opened only in the inmate's presence, but it's still checked for contraband. Packages from home aren't allowed without prior written approval—the only exceptions are release clothing and authorized medical devices. Publications have strict sourcing rules: hardcover books and newspapers must come directly from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Softcover materials at medium, high, and administrative institutions are also limited to these sources. If a publication or item is rejected, the Warden returns it with an explanation. The sender can request an independent review by writing the Regional Director within 20 days.

To send money to someone at FMC Butner through MoneyGram, enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name. For the payee, select Company Name "Federal Bureau of Prisons" and use Receive Code 79. MoneyGram lists the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a top biller, so this method works smoothly for federal deposits. Using ExpressPayment? Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Double-check the booked name and ID, and follow the deposit form instructions carefully to avoid delays or misapplied payments.