Herlong FCI
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How to Visit Facility
Visiting is straightforward once you confirm the schedule and get approved. Check the facility's webpage for typical visiting hours and the Visiting Regulations, then call ahead before you leave to avoid a wasted trip.
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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Want to stay in touch with someone at this facility? Your main options are phone calls and TRULINCS electronic messaging. Here's what you need to know about approvals, restrictions, and how to actually get connected.
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How to Send Money to an Inmate at FCI Herlong (MoneyGram ExpressPayment — step-by-step)
To get money into an inmate's account at FCI Herlong, use MoneyGram ExpressPayment—and enter the Bureau of Prisons details exactly as required.
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Visitation
- Proposed visitors must fill out the visitor questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution address for processing.
- By entering or attempting to enter Bureau grounds, visitors consent to searches; refusing a search may result in being prohibited from entering.
- The Notification to Visitor form lists prohibited objects including weapons, explosives, drugs, cameras, recording equipment, telephones, radios, pagers and electronic devices.
Communication
- Third-party or other alternative telephone call arrangements are not permitted; calls are usually paid by the inmate.
- Phone calls at Herlong FCI are monitored; attorney calls may be unmonitored.
- TRULINCS electronic messages are funded by the Inmate Trust Fund.
Sending Commissary
- Do NOT send money to an inmate using FCI Herlong’s facility address; mailed funds must go to the processing center in Des Moines, Iowa.
- MoneyGram ExpressPayment deposits require the inmate’s eight‑digit register number immediately followed by their last name and Receive Code 7932.
- The commissary provides an account that stores funds deposited by family, friends, or other sources for inmate purchases.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Call Herlong FCI before you travel. The Warden can restrict or cancel visiting, and inmates in special housing may have a modified schedule. Federal law guarantees at least four hours of visiting time per month, but the Warden can limit visit length or the number of visitors for safety reasons or to prevent overcrowding. You consent to searches by entering or attempting to enter Bureau grounds. Refuse a search, and you can be denied entry. Review the Notification to Visitor form for prohibited objects and medication instructions (any medications you bring must be listed and left at the entry area). To get approved, proposed visitors must submit a visitor questionnaire and release form. False statements can bring criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. Transportation is not reimbursed, so plan your own travel.
Read full guideCommunication
Phone calls at Herlong FCI are generally paid by the inmate. Third-party or alternative payment arrangements are not permitted. Calls are monitored, though attorney calls may be unmonitored. For electronic contact, inmates use TRULINCS messaging, funded through the Inmate Trust Fund. Messages are text-only, screened or monitored, limited to 13,000 characters, and attachments are not accepted. Before you try to message or use video-related services, set up an account on the department's communications platform (web or mobile) and register for the services you need so you can add funds when required. Providers and platforms can change, so confirm which vendor Herlong currently supports before you start.
Read full guideSending Commissary
Sending money to someone at FCI Herlong is straightforward once you use the right channel. Do not mail funds to the facility address. Any mailed deposits must go to the designated processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. For electronic deposits, the facility accepts MoneyGram ExpressPayment. Follow the vendor's instructions carefully: enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name, and use Receive Code 7932. Money you send goes into the inmate's commissary (trust) account for purchases and other authorized deductions. Double-check the inmate's full name and ID before submitting. Commissary offerings have also been updated, including healthier food options and standardized female and transgender items for sale or by special purpose order.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9Do I need to submit a visitor questionnaire and release form to visit someone at Herlong FCI?
Yes. Proposed visitors must complete the visitor questionnaire and release form and return it to the institution address for processing. False statements can carry criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
VisitationWill I be searched before entering Herlong FCI for a visit?
Yes. By entering or attempting to enter Bureau grounds, you consent to being searched. If you refuse a search, you may be prohibited from entering and visiting.
VisitationDoes the government provide or reimburse transportation to Herlong FCI?
No. There is no government payment or reimbursement for transportation to BOP facilities, so you must arrange your own travel.
VisitationHow do I send electronic messages to an inmate at Herlong FCI?
Herlong uses TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Messages are text-only, funded by the Inmate Trust Fund, screened, and limited to 13,000 characters. Attachments are not accepted. You'll need to create an account on the department's communications platform (web or mobile) and register for messaging.
CommunicationCan I use a third-party service to pay for phone calls with an inmate at Herlong FCI?
No. Third-party or other alternative telephone call arrangements are not permitted at Herlong FCI, and calls are usually paid by the inmate. Phone calls are monitored, although attorney calls may be unmonitored.
CommunicationWill my phone calls or electronic messages to an inmate be monitored?
Yes. Inmate phone calls at Herlong are monitored, although attorney calls may be unmonitored. TRULINCS messages are also screened or monitored as part of the messaging process.
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Herlong FCI in California welcomes visitors. Before you go, review the BOP visiting regulations and check any state and local travel advisories that could affect your trip.
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