Federal Medical Center, Butner is a federal administrative-security facility 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 Low, FCI Butner Medium I, and FCI Butner Medium II. FMC Butner provides medical and mental health care to federal inmates. Visiting works differently here than at a standard federal prison: if your family member is an inpatient, you need to contact the Unit Team and get Clinical Director approval before the visit happens. This guide covers how to find someone through the BOP inmate locator, visiting hours and inpatient visit procedures, 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.
City
Butner
County
Granville County
State
NC
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Administrative
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Address
P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509
Phone
(919) 575-3900
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View ArticleSaturday, Sunday, and federal holidays 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Inpatient visits require Unit Team and Clinical Director approval.
View ArticleMoneyGram code 7932 or Western Union FBOP DC. USPS money orders also accepted. Monthly limit $360.
View ArticleBOP rate: $0.21 per minute. Fund the commissary account so the inmate can call you.
View ArticleMail to Federal Medical Center, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. Include the full institution name and BOP register number on every envelope.
View ArticleUse 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 breakdownGeneral population visits are Saturday, Sunday, and all federal holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If your family member is an inpatient, contact the Unit Team to request a visit before you travel. Clinical Director approval is required for inpatient visits. Up to 3 adults (age 16+) may visit at one time. Dress code is strictly enforced.
See the full breakdownThe BOP accepts MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union through send2corrections.com (Code City FBOP DC), and USPS money orders mailed to Des Moines, IA. Do not send money to P.O. Box 1500. Monthly commissary limit is $360.
See the full breakdownPhone 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 breakdownMail goes to: [Full Name, BOP Register Number], Federal Medical Center, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. Always write 'Federal Medical Center' on the envelope because FCI Butner Medium II uses the same P.O. Box. Include the register number on every piece of mail.
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Use the BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Search by name or 8-digit register number. The locator shows the person's current facility assignment. FCC Butner has four institutions, so confirm the person is at FMC Butner before sending mail or planning a visit.
Inmate SearchGeneral 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 arrive before then. If the person is admitted as an inpatient, contact their Unit Team first. Call (919) 575-3900 to confirm before you travel.
VisitationYes, but inpatient visits work differently. You need to contact the Unit Team to request the visit. The Clinical Director, in consultation with the Unit Team, Captain, and SIS, must approve it. Only immediate family is normally allowed in the inpatient area. Call (919) 575-3900 and ask to speak with the Unit Team before making the trip.
VisitationThe 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. Do not send money to P.O. Box 1500. Use the inmate's 8-digit register number and last name as the account reference.
Send MoneyInmates 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 CallsPersonal mail goes to: [Full Legal Name, BOP Register Number], Federal Medical Center, P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509. Always write 'Federal Medical Center' on the envelope. FCI Butner Medium II also uses P.O. Box 1500, so the institution name is what routes your mail correctly.
MailYes. FMC Butner is one of four federal institutions on the FCC Butner campus in Granville County, NC. The others are FCI Butner Low, FCI Butner Medium I, and FCI Butner Medium II. Each has its own mailing address and visiting schedule. Confirm you have the right institution before sending mail or planning a visit.
AboutYes, 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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