General guidance for Mail and Photos
Mail and Photos at USP LEWISBURG: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (570) 523-1251.
USP LEWISBURG
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2400 Robert F Miller DrLewisburg, PA, 17837 Find inmate search, visitation, mail, phone, and commissary information for USP LEWISBURG in Lewisburg, PA. Use this guide to confirm facility details and next steps.
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Phone & Messaging
How to Contact an Inmate at USP Lewisburg
The main way inmates communicate electronically day to day is through TRULINCS. Before you try to message someone, there are a couple of approval and consent rules you need to know about first.
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Visitation
How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at USP Lewisburg: The Complete Checklist
The visitor approval process at USP Lewisburg starts with the inmate. They'll request the Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
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Sending Commissary
USP Lewisburg Commissary Rules & Shopping-Day Checklist
Commissary day runs smoothly when you know the rules upfront—the spending cap, what to bring to the window, and what happens if you miss your turn.
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Visitation
- Public visiting at USP Lewisburg is held on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Visitors who arrive after 2:30 p.m. may not be admitted for that day’s visiting session.
- Attorneys schedule visits Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and should normally make an appointment with Unit Management Staff.
Communication
- USP Lewisburg recommends calling to confirm the visiting schedule before you depart; the phone number listed is 603-342-4000.
- TRULINCS messages are text-only, screened for content, limited to 13,000 characters, and require inmate approval and contact consent.
- TRUFONE collects inmate demographic information, call lists, voice biometric information, and records calls.
Sending Commissary
- When using MoneyGram, set the account number to the inmate’s eight-digit register number immediately followed by the inmate’s last name (no spaces or dashes).
- MoneyGram’s website channel requires receive code 7932 and permits sending amounts up to $300; first-time users must create an account and use a MasterCard or Visa.
- Do not mail money to USP Lewisburg’s address; mailed funds for federal inmates are processed through a centralized center in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at USP Lewisburg is straightforward once you know the schedule. Public visiting runs on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with no regular Monday through Friday visiting except on federal holidays. Plan to arrive early. Visitors who show up after 2:30 p.m. may not be admitted for that day's session. Attorneys follow a separate process and typically arrange visits Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment with Unit Management Staff. Before you leave home, confirm the current schedule by phone using the contact information in facility notices. Also make sure you're on the inmate's authorized visitor list and bring a current government-issued photo ID that includes your date of birth.
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Planning a visit? USP Lewisburg recommends calling 603-342-4000 to confirm the visiting schedule before you head out. For electronic messaging, the facility uses TRULINCS. Messages are text-only, screened for content, and limited to 13,000 characters. The inmate must approve you, and you'll need to give consent as a contact. Phone service runs through TRUFONE, which records calls and collects voice biometric data, inmate demographic information, and call lists. In-person and video visits take place in designated areas, including the USP Visiting Room and the Camp Visiting Room. Inmates in some SMU phases receive video visitation. Remote services are handled by third-party vendors and typically involve creating an account, completing identity verification, getting facility approval, and often paying with prepaid credits or vendor payment.
Read full guideSending Commissary
Sending money to someone at USP Lewisburg? MoneyGram deposits require a specific account format: the inmate's eight-digit register number followed immediately by their last name (example: 12345678DOE), with no spaces or dashes. If you use the MoneyGram website, you'll need receive code 7932. That channel limits you to $300 per transaction. First-time users also have to create a MoneyGram account and pay with a MasterCard or Visa. For mailed payments, do not send money to USP Lewisburg's street address. Federal inmate funds sent by mail go through a centralized processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. No matter the method, include the inmate's name and register number.
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What are USP Lewisburg’s public visiting hours?
Public visiting at USP Lewisburg is on weekends from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no regular Monday to Friday visiting except federal holidays, and arrivals after 2:30 p.m. may not be admitted.
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Can minors visit someone at USP Lewisburg?
Yes, but only with the right escort. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian or an immediate family member who is over 18.
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How do attorneys schedule visits at USP Lewisburg?
Attorney visits are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attorneys should normally make an appointment with Unit Management Staff before each visit, and it helps to call ahead to confirm the schedule.
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How do I confirm visiting hours at USP Lewisburg?
Call to confirm the visiting schedule before you leave. The number listed in facility guidance is 603-342-4000.
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Can I send electronic messages to an inmate at USP Lewisburg?
Yes. USP Lewisburg uses TRULINCS for electronic messaging. Messages are text-only, screened, and limited to 13,000 characters. The inmate must approve you, and you'll need to give consent as a contact.
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Are inmate phone calls recorded at USP Lewisburg?
Yes. Phone service runs through TRUFONE, which records all calls and collects voice biometric information. It also gathers inmate demographic information and call lists.
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Did You Know?
USP Lewisburg (Penitentiary) visiting hours are weekends, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no visitation Monday through Friday except on federal holidays. Visitors arriving after 2:30 p.m. will not be admitted.
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