How to Contact an Inmate at USP Leavenworth (KS)

Reaching someone at USP Leavenworth typically means mail, phone, or electronic messaging. The exact rules depend on current Bureau of Prisons policies and what the facility allows at any given time. This guide doesn't include facility-specific phone numbers, approved messaging vendors, calling procedures, or mail-format requirements. You'll need to confirm those details with official sources before sending mail, adding money, or setting up calls.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Get your loved one’s full committed name and BOP register number
• ✓ Decide how you want to communicate first (mail, phone, or any available electronic option)
• ✓ Check the current rules for each method before you send anything (letters, photos, money, or messages)
• ✓ If you plan to receive calls, confirm what you must do to be approved (and whether your phone number needs to be on an allowed list)
• ✓ Write down the date you checked the rules so you can re-check if something gets rejected or delayed

Before you spend money or drop anything in the mail, confirm the details that cause the most problems. Check the exact addressing format the facility requires, including where the register number goes. Find out what kinds of photos or printed materials are allowed, and whether envelopes must be plain. For phone calls, confirm whether you need to be on an approved list, how calling accounts are funded (and which companies or payment methods work), and any limits on call length or frequency.

1. Collect the inmate identifiers - Use the person’s committed name and BOP register number, since staff and systems often rely on those exact identifiers.
2. Check the official BOP information for the facility - Look for the current mail instructions, phone procedures, and any notices about service changes.
3. Call to confirm the “fine print” - Ask about addressing format, what can be enclosed, photo rules, and any common reasons mail is rejected.
4. Verify any vendor or payment details before paying - If a third-party service is involved for calls, messages, or deposits, confirm it through official channels first.
5. Document what you’re told - Write down the date, the office you spoke with, and any instructions given so you can troubleshoot later if needed.