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How do I find someone at FCI Butner Low?
Use the BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Search by name or 8-digit register number. The register number is required for money deposits, mail, and CorrLinks email.
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FCI Butner Low, NC
Physical Address
P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509
FCI Butner Low is a federal low-security prison for male inmates in Butner, Granville County, North Carolina. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and sits on the FCC Butner campus alongside FCI Butner Medium I, FCI Butner Medium II, and FMC Butner. Each institution on the campus operates independently with its own mailing address and visiting schedule. This guide covers how to find someone through the BOP inmate locator, visiting hours on weekends and federal holidays, how to send money using MoneyGram or Western Union, ViaPath phone calls at $0.21 per minute, CorrLinks email, and mail rules. All data is verified from bop.gov and the official FCC Butner Visiting Regulations effective April 2026.
FCI Butner Low
City
Butner
County
Granville County
State
NC
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Low
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Address
P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509
Phone
(919) 575-5000
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ Visiting days: Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ✓ SHU visits: Mondays (except holidays), 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and noon to 2:00 p.m.
- ✓ Processing stops 30 minutes before the session ends. Arrive before 2:30 p.m.
- ✓ Up to 3 adults (age 16+) at one time. No limit on children under 16.
- ✓ Valid government-issued photo ID required for all visitors 16 and older.
- ✓ Call (919) 575-5000 to confirm hours before traveling.
Send Money
- ✓ MoneyGram: Receive Code 7932, company name Federal Bureau of Prisons, city Washington DC.
- ✓ Western Union: go to send2corrections.com, Code City FBOP DC.
- ✓ USPS money order: mail to Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001.
- ✓ Monthly commissary limit: $360. An extra $50 is allowed in November and December.
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ Phone provider: ViaPath (GTL) through the BOP TRULINCS/TRUFONE system.
- ✓ Rate: $0.21 per minute (BOP-wide FCC cap).
- ✓ Families do not create a separate phone account. Fund the inmate's commissary account instead.
- ✓ Email through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. Free to create an account. Text only, no attachments.
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Mail address: [Full Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Low, P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509.
- ✓ Include the BOP register number on every envelope.
- ✓ Books and publications: order directly from publisher or Amazon to P.O. Box 999.
- ✓ No cash, personal checks, or packages of personal items.
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Find Someone at FCI Butner Low with the BOP Inmate Locator
Search bop.gov/inmateloc/ by name or register number. The 8-digit register number is needed for money, mail, and CorrLinks.
View Article Visitation
FCI Butner Low Visiting Hours
Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dress code and ID rules apply.
View Article Send Money
Send Money Through MoneyGram or Western Union
MoneyGram code 7932 or Western Union FBOP DC. USPS money orders also accepted. Monthly limit $360.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls Through ViaPath TRUFONE
BOP rate: $0.21 per minute. Fund the commissary account so the inmate can call you.
View Article Mail & Photos
Mail & Photos. Address & Rules
Mail to P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509. Include the BOP register number on every envelope.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
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Use the BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ to find anyone in federal custody. Search by name or 8-digit BOP register number. The register number is what you need for every deposit, letter, and CorrLinks email request.
See the full breakdown Verified from FCC Butner Visiting Regulations (BUX 5267.09A, April 2026)
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General population visits are Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Processing stops 30 minutes before the end. Up to 3 adults (age 16+) may visit at one time. Valid government-issued photo ID required. Dress code is strictly enforced.
See the full breakdown Verified from BOP inmate financial services
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The BOP accepts MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union through send2corrections.com (Code City FBOP DC), and USPS money orders mailed to Des Moines, IA. Use the inmate's 8-digit register number and last name as the account reference. Monthly commissary limit is $360.
See the full breakdown Verified from BOP phone and email services
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Phone calls go through ViaPath (GTL) via the BOP TRUFONE system at $0.21 per minute. You do not create a separate phone account. Fund the inmate's commissary account so they can pay for calls. Email is available through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com.
See the full breakdown Verified from BOP mail policies
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Mail goes to: [Full Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Low, P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509. Include the register number on every envelope. Books and publications should be ordered directly from the publisher or Amazon. No cash, stamps, or personal checks.
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When can I visit FCI Butner Low?
General population visits are Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Processing stops at 2:30 p.m., so plan to arrive before then. Call (919) 575-5000 to confirm before you travel.
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How do I send money to someone at FCI Butner Low?
The BOP accepts three methods: MoneyGram (Receive Code 7932, company Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington DC), Western Union through send2corrections.com (Code City FBOP DC), and USPS money orders mailed to Federal Bureau of Prisons, P.O. Box 474701, Des Moines, IA 50947-0001. Use the inmate's 8-digit register number and last name as the account reference.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work at FCI Butner Low?
Inmates call out through the BOP TRUFONE system operated by ViaPath (GTL). The rate is $0.21 per minute. You do not create a phone account. Fund the inmate's commissary account so they can pay for calls from inside.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for FCI Butner Low?
Personal mail goes to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Low, P.O. Box 999, Butner, NC 27509. Always include the register number on the envelope.
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Is FCI Butner Low part of a larger complex?
Yes. FCI Butner Low is one of four federal institutions on the FCC Butner campus in Granville County, NC. The others are FCI Butner Medium I, FCI Butner Medium II, and FMC Butner. Each institution has its own mail address and visiting schedule. Make sure you have the right institution before sending mail or planning a visit.
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Can I email someone at FCI Butner Low?
Yes, through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. Create a free account, and the inmate adds you from inside. Messages are text only with no attachments and are monitored by BOP staff.
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