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FCI Butner Medium II, NC
Physical Address
P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509
FCI Butner Medium II is a federal medium-security prison for men in Butner, Granville County, North Carolina. It is one of four institutions on the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Butner campus, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. This guide covers how to find someone with the BOP Inmate Locator, the 16-point visiting system unique to this facility, how to send money through MoneyGram or Western Union, ViaPath phone calls at $0.21 per minute, CorrLinks email, and mail rules. All information is verified from BOP.
FCI Butner Medium II
City
Butner
County
Granville County
State
NC
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Address
P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509
Phone
(919) 575-8000
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Visitation
- ✓ Visits are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No weekday visiting for general population.
- ✓ FCI Butner Medium II uses a 16-point monthly visit system. Each visit day costs 4 points. Federal holidays do not cost any points.
- ✓ Maximum 6 visitors per visit (adults plus children combined). No more than 4 adults at one time.
- ✓ All visitors 16 and older need a valid government-issued photo ID. Sign Form BP-224 in the lobby before entry.
Send Money
- ✓ Three options: MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union (Code City FBOP DC), or USPS money order mailed to Des Moines.
- ✓ Account format for all options: 8-digit BOP register number followed by last name with no spaces (e.g., 12345678DOE).
- ✓ Do NOT send money to P.O. Box 1500. All funds go to BOP's processing center in Des Moines, IA.
- ✓ MoneyGram and Western Union post in 2 to 4 hours. USPS money orders take longer.
Phone and Messaging
- ✓ Phone calls go through ViaPath (formerly GTL) at $0.21 per minute.
- ✓ Each person can have up to 30 approved numbers on file, set through the Unit Counselor.
- ✓ Email through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. The person inside must add you first.
- ✓ Calls and messages are monitored. Attorney calls are not recorded.
Mail and Photos
- ✓ Mailing address: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Medium II, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509.
- ✓ FMC Butner also uses P.O. Box 1500. Always write 'FCI Butner Medium II' on the envelope, not just 'FCI Butner.'
- ✓ Books and publications must ship directly from the publisher or Amazon. No hand-delivered books.
- ✓ Mark legal mail as 'Legal Mail - Attorney-Client Privilege.'
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FCI Butner Medium II Visiting Hours
Weekend and holiday visits only. The 16-point monthly system gives you up to 4 visits per month. Federal holidays are free.
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Send Money to FCI Butner Medium II
Use MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union (FBOP DC), or USPS money order to Des Moines. Never send funds to P.O. Box 1500.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls Through ViaPath
Calls cost $0.21 per minute through ViaPath. Up to 30 numbers can be approved. Calls are monitored except attorney calls.
View Article Mail & Photos
Mail and Photos. Address and Rules
Mail to P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. Always write FCI Butner Medium II because FMC Butner shares this P.O. Box.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
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The BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ is the official federal tool to confirm someone is at FCI Butner Medium II. Search by name or 8-digit register number. Write down the register number because you need it for all money deposits, mail, and to get an email connection set up through CorrLinks.
See the full breakdown Verified from BOP visitation policy BUX 5267.09A
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Visits are Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FCI Butner Medium II uses a 16-point monthly system not used at the other Butner facilities. Each visit day costs 4 points, allowing up to 4 visits per month. Federal holidays are free. No more than 6 visitors total per visit, with a maximum of 4 adults.
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Money for FCI Butner Medium II goes through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money order to a BOP processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. Use receive code 7932 for MoneyGram and Code City FBOP DC for Western Union. The account format is the 8-digit register number plus last name with no spaces. Electronic options post in 2 to 4 hours. Do not mail money to P.O. Box 1500.
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Phone calls go through ViaPath at $0.21 per minute. Each person can have up to 30 approved numbers set through the Unit Counselor. Email is available through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. The person inside must initiate the connection. Calls and messages are monitored except attorney communications.
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Mail goes to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Medium II, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. FMC Butner also uses P.O. Box 1500, so always write the full institution name. Books must come from the publisher or Amazon directly. Mark legal mail as 'Legal Mail - Attorney-Client Privilege.'
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When can I visit FCI Butner Medium II?
General population visits are Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FCI Butner Medium II uses a 16-point monthly system: each visit day costs 4 points, so you can visit up to 4 times per month. Federal holidays are free and do not count against your points.
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How do I send money to FCI Butner Medium II?
Use MoneyGram (receive code 7932), Western Union (Code City: FBOP DC), or a USPS money order mailed to BOP's processing center in Des Moines, IA. The account format for all three is the 8-digit register number plus last name with no spaces. Do not send money to P.O. Box 1500.
Send Money
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What is the phone rate at FCI Butner Medium II?
Calls go through ViaPath at $0.21 per minute. The person inside uses a 9-digit Personal Access Code to place calls from their approved number list.
Phone Calls
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How do I email someone at FCI Butner Medium II?
Create a free account at corrlinks.com. The person inside must add you as a contact through the TRULINCS system first. Messages are text-only and monitored.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for FCI Butner Medium II?
Send mail to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], FCI Butner Medium II, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. FMC Butner uses the same P.O. Box, so always write the full institution name to avoid misrouting.
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Is FCI Butner Medium II part of a larger campus?
Yes. FCI Butner Medium II is one of four federal institutions on the FCC Butner campus in Granville County, NC. The others are FCI Butner Low (P.O. Box 999), FCI Butner Medium I (P.O. Box 1000), and FMC Butner (P.O. Box 1500). FCI Butner Medium II and FMC Butner share the same P.O. Box, so the institution name on mail and deposits matters.
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What programs does FCI Butner Medium II offer?
Programs include GED and Adult Basic Education, ESL, vocational training through Vance-Granville Community College, UNICOR work assignments, Drug Education Program, AA/NA, and Release Preparation. Psychology and counseling services are also available.
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