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How to Call or Email an Inmate at FCI El Reno

Outgoing phone service through the BOP provider, monitored calls, CorrLinks email, and call limits.

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Overview

Inmates at FCI El Reno maintain outside contact through monitored outgoing calls and the BOP’s CorrLinks electronic messaging system. Phone calls are placed by the inmate and billed at BOP-set rates. CorrLinks lets inmates send and receive secure email-style messages. All communications are monitored for security purposes.

Quick Facts

Phone calls are placed by the inmate through the BOP telephone service.
All calls are monitored and recorded.
Use CorrLinks for the cheapest and most reliable electronic communication.
Inmates must add you to their contact list inside CorrLinks before you receive messages.
Contact invitations are valid for 10 days: accept promptly.
If you receive abusive communication, you can report or block the address through CorrLinks.

Phone Calls

The BOP contracts with a telephone provider for inmate calls. Inmates place outgoing calls directly using their inmate trust account. When you receive a call, you have the option to accept or decline. All calls are monitored and recorded.

To receive calls:

Provide the inmate with your working phone number.
Keep the account information current if the phone belongs to a cell-phone carrier.
Note that collect calls may incur charges on your phone bill.

Rates and call length limits are set by the BOP facility. Review current details with the institutional staff.

CorrLinks (TRULINCS Email)

CorrLinks is the BOP’s secure messaging platform. To use it:

Go to CorrLinks (via bop.gov) and sign up as an approved contact.
Wait for the inmate to add you to their contact list.
Accept the system-generated invitation within 10 days.
Send text messages back and forth through the portal.

CorrLinks is the preferred way to communicate with federal inmates because messages are typically delivered quickly and at no additional cost to the inmate.

Call Limits and Blocks

The BOP may restrict telephone privileges if calls threaten facility safety.
Inmates and contacts must consent to recording and monitoring before using the telephone system.
If you accidentally block an inmate from CorrLinks, the inmate needs to submit a new request to the institution to reconnect.

Costs

Phone calls incur per-minute charges billed to the inmate’s trust account or to the receiving party in limited cases.
CorrLinks messages are typically no-cost.
Costs may vary slightly by facility.

Contact

FCI El Reno: 405-262-4875
BOP Contact page: bop.gov/contacts/

Families Also Ask

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How do I receive a call from an inmate?

The inmate places the call through the BOP telephone service. Provide your phone number to the inmate in advance. Incoming calls will identify as a federal facility number.

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What is CorrLinks?

CorrLinks is the BOP's secure email system for communicating with federal inmates. Create an account at CorrLinks, accept the inmate's contact request, and send messages electronically.

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Are calls recorded?

Yes. All inmate calls at FCI El Reno are monitored and recorded. Both the inmate and the receiving party consent to monitoring before using the system.

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