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What are FCI Schuylkill's visiting hours?
Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All visitors must be out by 3:30 PM. The same hours apply at the adjacent satellite camp.
Visitation
Updated July 13, 2026
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FCI Schuylkill
Physical Address
PO Box 759, Minersville, PA 17954
Everything families need to know about FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, PA: visiting, sending money, phone calls, mail, and finding someone in federal custody.
FCI Schuylkill
City
Minersville
County
Schuylkill County
State
PA
Facility Type
federal prison
Gender
Male
Custody Levels
Medium security, with an adjacent minimum-security satellite camp
Operator
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Address
PO Box 759, Minersville, PA 17954
Phone
(570) 544-7100
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Quick Facts
Visitation
- ✓ Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
- ✓ Every visitor needs a completed Form BP-A0629 approved in advance
- ✓ 5 visitors max per visit, no more than 3 adults
- ✓ Same schedule applies at the adjacent minimum-security satellite camp
Send Money
- ✓ MoneyGram (send to code 7932), Western Union (send to FBOP DC), or USPS money order to the BOP's Des Moines address
- ✓ $360 per month commissary spending limit
- ✓ Funds go to a centralized BOP address, never directly to the facility
Phone & Messaging
- ✓ TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles phone calls
- ✓ CorrLinks handles email messaging
- ✓ Both require the inmate to add you to their approved contact list first
Mail & Photos
- ✓ Address to [Inmate Name, Register Number], FCI Schuylkill, PO Box 759, Minersville, PA 17954
- ✓ Mail goes directly to the facility, unlike Pennsylvania's state prison system
- ✓ $360/month commissary limit applies to funds, not mail
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FCI Schuylkill Visiting Hours and the BP-A0629 Form
Every visitor needs Form BP-A0629 approved by the inmate's counselor before visiting.
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How to Send Money to FCI Schuylkill
Money goes to a centralized BOP address, never directly to the facility.
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FCI Schuylkill Phone Calls Through TRULINCS
TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles calls, CorrLinks handles email, both starting with the inmate.
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Mail and Photos to FCI Schuylkill
Mail goes directly to the facility, unlike Pennsylvania's state prison system.
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Visits run Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Every visitor needs Form BP-A0629 approved in advance through the inmate's counselor.
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Deposits go through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money order to a centralized BOP address, never directly to FCI Schuylkill, with a $360 monthly commissary limit.
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TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles phone calls, and CorrLinks handles email, both requiring the inmate to add your contact information first.
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Mail goes directly to FCI Schuylkill's PO Box, unlike Pennsylvania's state prison system, which routes mail through a third-party scanning center.
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How do I find someone at FCI Schuylkill?
Use the BOP's Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/, searching by name or BOP Register Number.
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How do I send money to an inmate at FCI Schuylkill?
Through MoneyGram (send to code 7932), Western Union (send to FBOP DC), or a USPS money order mailed to the BOP's centralized Des Moines address, never directly to the facility.
Send Money
Q
Who provides phone service?
TRULINCS/TRUFONE handles phone calls, and the inmate must add your number to their approved contact list first.
Phone Calls
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What's the mailing address for FCI Schuylkill?
Address mail to the inmate's name and register number, FCI Schuylkill, PO Box 759, Minersville, PA 17954. Unlike Pennsylvania's state prisons, mail goes directly to the facility.
Mail & Photos
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Does FCI Schuylkill have a satellite camp?
Yes. FCI Schuylkill is a medium-security facility with an adjacent minimum-security Federal Satellite Camp on the same grounds, sharing the same visiting schedule and general BOP systems.
General
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Is there an official inmate handbook for FCI Schuylkill?
Yes, FCI Schuylkill publishes its own Admission and Orientation Handbook, plus a separate one for the satellite camp, both available on bop.gov.
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