USP TERRE HAUTE, IN

Before visiting USP Terre Haute, you must be on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. The approved list can include immediate family, extended relatives (grandparents, aunts, uncles, in-laws, cousins), and up to ten friends or associates like clergy, employers, or sponsors. You'll need to complete the BP-A0629 visitor information form, which authorizes background and law-enforcement checks. Missing information can delay processing, and false statements carry serious federal penalties. By entering Bureau grounds, you consent to searches under Bureau policy and 28 C.F.R. Part 511. Leave weapons, cameras, recording equipment, phones, radios, pagers, and currency at home—they're prohibited. Any medications must be listed and left at the entry area. Brief physical contact (handshakes, hugs, kisses in good taste) is generally allowed at the start and end of visits, but conjugal visits aren't permitted. The Warden may limit visit length or number of visitors to prevent overcrowding.

Inmates at USP Terre Haute have telephone privileges, but calls are monitored and typically paid by the inmate. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren't allowed. For electronic messaging, the facility uses the BOP's TRULINCS system. Both the inmate and the contact must be approved before exchanging messages. TRULINCS messages are text-only, up to 13,000 characters, with no attachments—and all content is screened and monitored. The BOP Trust Fund manual (P4500.12) has been updated to include TRULINCS access language. For other communication options like vendor-run video visits or phone services, you'll typically need an account with the approved provider. Check the facility page to confirm fees and steps.

All incoming general correspondence at USP Terre Haute is opened and inspected by staff. Special mail is handled differently: it must be properly marked and is opened only in the inmate's presence while staff check for physical contraband. Don't send care packages from home unless the inmate has prior written approval. Even then, only limited items like release clothing or authorized medical devices may be accepted. Books and magazines must come from approved commercial sources—not from individuals. Commercially published items that are statutorily non-distributable (such as sexually explicit content) will be returned to the publisher or sender. Address everything clearly with the inmate's full name and ID, and confirm current delivery practices with the facility.

MoneyGram ExpressPayment must be formatted correctly or it won't route properly. Enter the inmate's eight-digit register number immediately followed by their last name (example: 12345678DOE) and use "Federal Bureau of Prisons" as the company name. MoneyGram processes funds seven days a week. Transfers sent between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST typically post within 2–4 hours. Payments sent after 9:00 p.m. EST post at 7:00 a.m. the next day. Beyond MoneyGram, you may be able to add funds through online portals, phone, mobile apps, or lobby kiosks—each method has different payment types and posting times. Double-check the required inmate details and rules for whichever channel you use.