How to send messages, photos, and packages
Inmates at USP Yazoo City have Bureau of Prisons telephone privileges, but third-party or alternative call arrangements are prohibited. All phone calls are monitored, and a notice is posted at each telephone stating so. In most cases the inmate pays for calls, though sometimes the receiving party may be billed, and limits can be imposed. For electronic messaging, USP Yazoo City uses TRULINCS, a monitored, text-only system with no attachments and a 13,000-character limit per message. Before using phone, video, or messaging services, you'll need to register with the facility's approved communications service and set up payment or add funds through the approved portal.
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At USP Yazoo City (and other Bureau of Prisons facilities), hardcover publications and newspapers must be sent directly from an approved source: the publisher, a book club, or a bookstore. Mail a hardcover book or newspaper from home, and it can be refused, even if it's brand new and in perfect condition.
TRULINCS is the Bureau of Prisons electronic messaging system used at USP Yazoo City, and it works differently than regular email. Once you understand the approval process, contact permissions, and message limits, the whole thing gets much easier to navigate.
Mail at USP Yazoo City follows Bureau of Prisons (BOP) standards. Most mail is treated as general correspondence, meaning staff will open and inspect it. "Special mail" gets extra handling protections, but only if the envelope is clearly marked. Publications have their own source requirements, and rejected items come with a formal review process for the sender or publisher.
Mail rules at USP Yazoo City are strict. A small mistake can mean your item gets opened, rejected, or sent back. Here's what you need to know about general mail vs. special mail, why packages from home usually aren't allowed, and how to send books and magazines correctly.
Yes. A notice is posted at each telephone advising inmates that calls are monitored. Recorded calls may be retained and used by correctional authorities as allowed by policy.
USP Yazoo City uses TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Messages are monitored, text-only, and limited to 13,000 characters. Attachments are not allowed. You'll generally need to register with the approved communications service and set up a recipient account first.
Usually the inmate pays for telephone calls, but sometimes the receiving party may be billed and limits can be imposed. If required, you'll need to set up payment or add funds through the facility's approved payment portal.
Your first visit goes smoother when you handle the paperwork early and show up prepared. This guide covers BP‑A0629 (the visitor information form) and the practical basics for planning a visit at USP Yazoo City.
If you want to stay in touch with someone at USP Yazoo City, your main options are phone calls, mail, and electronic messages through TRULINCS. Here's how each one works and what to confirm before you count on it.
Getting approved to visit at USP Yazoo City starts with one thing: you need to be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Here's how to complete the BP‑A0629 correctly so your request gets processed.
