How to Contact an Inmate at FMC Fort Worth
Staying in touch with someone at FMC Fort Worth usually comes down to three options: phone calls, TRULINCS (the Bureau of Prisons email-style messaging system), and sending money. The details matter, especially when it comes to anything sent through the mail.
Don't use FMC Fort Worth's street address when mailing money. Mailed funds must go to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. Using the facility address instead can delay or completely derail the deposit.
Assume all regular inmate phone calls are monitored. A notice is posted by each phone confirming this, and third-party or alternative call arrangements are not permitted. Attorney calls are the exception: unmonitored telephone calls to attorneys are allowed in certain circumstances.
Electronic messages go through TRULINCS, and there are a few gatekeeping steps to know about. The inmate has to be approved to use the system first. Then each person the inmate wants to contact must give permission. Messages are text-only (no attachments), screened by staff, and limited to 13,000 characters per message (roughly two pages). Both you and the inmate must consent to monitoring before using TRULINCS. Screening is in place to block content that could jeopardize safety, security, or the orderly operation of the facility.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ If you are mailing money, do not address it to FMC Fort Worth. Mail it to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
- ✓ If you want to message through TRULINCS, make sure the inmate is approved to use TRULINCS and that you have given permission to communicate.
- ✓ Keep TRULINCS messages text-only (no attachments) and under 13,000 characters.
- Plan every call as monitored. Calls are monitored, and the phones are posted with a notice letting inmates know this.
- Avoid third-party calling workarounds. Third-party or other alternative call arrangements are not permitted.
- Handle attorney calls as a separate process. Unmonitored attorney calls are allowed in certain circumstances, so you or the attorney will need to confirm the current procedure and eligibility requirements.
Verify before you mail funds: Confirm the correct Des Moines, Iowa processing address and accepted payment method before sending anything. Do not mail funds to the facility address.
Verify phone call rules: Confirm the current monitoring policy, the ban on third-party call arrangements, and the exact steps for requesting an unmonitored attorney call.
Verify TRULINCS setup: Confirm how permission is granted, how monitoring consent works, and the current message rules (including the 13,000-character limit and text-only requirement).
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