Send Photos & Mail at Petersburg Low FCI

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Petersburg Low FCI uses TRUFONE for inmate phone calls and TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Confirm which service you need before setting up an account. Phone calls aren't private—a notice posted next to each inmate telephone advises that calls are monitored. TRUFONE recordings are stored temporarily and deleted after 180 days, or sooner if no longer needed for legal or administrative purposes. TRULINCS electronic messaging runs entirely on the Inmate Trust Fund, with no taxpayer dollars involved. The Trust Fund program statement references a TRULINCS Contact Request Form (BP-A1054); follow facility or vendor guidance for contact requests and for technical or billing support.

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Quick Facts

  • A notice is posted next to each inmate telephone advising that calls are monitored.
  • TRUFONE call recordings are stored temporarily and deleted after 180 days or when no longer required for legal or administrative purposes.
  • TRULINCS electronic messaging at Petersburg Low FCI is funded entirely by the Inmate Trust Fund and no taxpayer dollars are used for the service.
  • The Trust Fund program statement (P4500.12) references a TRULINCS Contact Request Form (BP-A1054) among BOP forms.
  • Hardcover publications and newspapers must be mailed directly from a publisher, book club, or bookstore.

Common Questions

Are inmate phone calls at Petersburg Low FCI monitored?

Yes. A notice posted next to each inmate telephone advises that calls are monitored.

How long are TRUFONE phone call recordings kept at Petersburg Low FCI?

TRUFONE call recordings are stored temporarily and are deleted after 180 days, or when they’re no longer required for legal or administrative purposes.

Who funds TRULINCS electronic messaging at Petersburg Low FCI?

TRULINCS electronic messaging is funded entirely by the Inmate Trust Fund, with no taxpayer dollars used. The Trust Fund program statement also references the TRULINCS Contact Request Form (BP-A1054).

Can I send books or magazines to an inmate at Petersburg Low FCI?

Yes, but follow the publication rules. Hardcover books and newspapers must be mailed directly from a publisher, book club, or bookstore, and softcover acceptance can vary by security level—check the rules before you order.

What happens if a publication is rejected at Petersburg Low FCI?

The Warden may reject a publication only if it’s detrimental to security, good order, discipline, or could facilitate criminal activity. If it’s rejected, it’s kept for 20 days from the date the inmate is notified so the inmate can file an administrative appeal.

Are sexually explicit commercially published materials allowed to be distributed to inmates?

There are statutory restrictions that prohibit using appropriated funds to distribute commercially published material that is sexually explicit or features nudity.

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