FMC Devens

Getting on the approved visiting list at FMC Devens starts with the inmate. They'll request a Visitor Information form and send it to you. Complete it and return the questionnaire to the institution—the Bureau of Prisons runs background checks before granting approval. Call ahead before you travel. Visiting lists and inmate movements can change, and visits are sometimes denied the day you arrive. By entering (or attempting to enter) Bureau grounds, you consent to searches under Bureau policy. Refuse a search, and you'll be turned away. Leave prohibited items at home—phones and other electronic devices aren't allowed. Staff can also limit physical contact or deny entry if your clothing is considered provocative.

FMC Devens provides Bureau of Prisons telephone privileges for inmates. Third-party phone services and alternative call arrangements aren't allowed. Expect calls to be monitored—attorney calls may be unmonitored in certain circumstances. For electronic messaging, inmates use TRULINCS. Messages are text-only, screened and monitored with the inmate's consent, and capped at 13,000 characters. Attachments aren't permitted. Before you can receive calls or exchange messages, you'll need to complete the facility's required vendor/account setup and any approval steps.

All incoming mail at FMC Devens is opened and inspected. Mail marked as "special" may be opened only in the inmate's presence, though staff still check for contraband and whether enclosures qualify. Packages from home aren't allowed without prior written approval. The only home-sent items typically accepted are release clothing and authorized medical devices. Want to send reading material? Books, magazines, hardcover publications, and newspapers must come directly from the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore—not from family or friends. Federal limits also restrict distributing commercially published material that is sexually explicit or features nudity using appropriated funds. To avoid delays: address mail with the inmate's full name and ID number (if known), include your return address, and stick to plain paper and unaltered photos.

Send funds to an inmate at FMC Devens using MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Follow the required account formatting and receive code instructions exactly. Timing matters: payments sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Payments sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Looking for another deposit method? Check with FMC Devens directly—many correctional facilities also offer online/app deposits, lobby kiosks, mail lockboxes, or in-person drop-offs, but availability varies. Use U.S. funds and include any required identifying information (such as a register/commitment number) if the instructions ask for it.