FMC Fort Worth

Visiting at FMC Fort Worth starts with approval: the inmate must add you to their approved visiting list, and you need clearance from the Bureau of Prisons—so start early. Complete and return the visitor questionnaire to the institution. Missing required information can suspend your request. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to searches under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511. Many items are prohibited, including weapons, electronics, cameras, currency, and drugs. If you carry medication, list it on your visitor form and leave it at the entry area. Dress conservatively—inappropriate or revealing clothing can get your visit denied. Before you travel, call to confirm the schedule. Visiting can be restricted or canceled for safety, security, or severe weather.

FMC Fort Worth uses TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Messages are text-only, and messaging won't start until both the incarcerated person and the outside contact are approved. Everything sent through the system is screened, and you'll need to agree to monitoring—staff can review messages before or after delivery. Typically, you'll create an account with the approved vendor, buy message credits, and your loved one receives the message through the unit's available method (often a tablet system or printed copies). The Bureau of Prisons encourages approved family contact because maintaining family relationships can help reduce recidivism.

Mail at FMC Fort Worth falls into two categories: general and special. General correspondence is opened and inspected, while special mail may only be opened with the inmate present. Packages from home are generally not allowed unless the inmate has prior written approval. Limited exceptions exist for things like release clothing and authorized medical devices, and printed media has its own acceptance rules. Sending freight or a non-USPS parcel? Ship it using the institution's required warehouse format (STAFF NAME ATTN: WAREHOUSE). For regular letters, use standard addressing: include the inmate's full name and ID number plus your return address. Expect central mail processing and scanning in Texas systems. Legal and privileged mail follows a separate inspection process.

Sending money to someone at FMC Fort Worth? Don't mail funds to the facility's street address—mailed deposits must go to the designated processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. For faster deposits, use MoneyGram ExpressPayment: enter receive code 7932 and format the inmate account as the 8-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate's last name. The money goes into the inmate's commissary/trust fund account maintained by the institution. Before submitting a payment, double-check that you're an approved sender (if required), use an accepted payment type, and avoid sending cash or personal checks—those aren't accepted.