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Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium, North Carolina

Overview of the Facility

FCI Butner II Medium is a medium-security federal correctional institution for male inmates. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex, which includes multiple facilities.

Contact Information

Address: Old NC Highway 75, Butner, NC 27509

Phone: (919) 575-4541

Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/btf/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at FCI Butner II Medium, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/

Visitation Information and Hours

Visiting hours are typically on weekends and federal holidays. Contact the facility directly for specific hours and procedures, as they may change.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to phone calls and may be eligible for video visitation. Contact the facility for specific procedures and schedules.

Inmate Services and Programs

FCI Butner II Medium offers various educational, vocational, and recreational programs to inmates. These may include GED classes, drug treatment programs, and work assignments.

Security and Management Information

As a medium-security facility, FCI Butner II Medium has controlled movement and a secure perimeter. Staff members are trained to maintain safety and security within the institution.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and visitation. All visits are subject to monitoring, except for approved attorney visits.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to FCI Butner II Medium from other facilities. The release process involves coordination with probation officers and may include placement in a halfway house.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically allowed to bring a small amount of money for vending machines and a form of identification. All items are subject to search, and many personal belongings are not permitted inside the visiting area.

How often can inmates make phone calls?

Inmates are usually allowed a certain number of phone minutes per month. The exact amount can vary, and calls are typically limited to 15 minutes each.

Are inmates allowed to receive packages?

Generally, inmates are not allowed to receive packages directly from family or friends. However, they may be able to receive certain approved items through authorized vendors.

Famous Prisoners

While specific information about current or former inmates is not readily available, FCI Butner II Medium, as part of the larger Butner Federal Correctional Complex, has housed several notable inmates. However, it's important to note that inmates may be moved between facilities within the complex. Some famous prisoners who have served time at various Butner facilities include:

  1. Bernard Madoff - Convicted of running the largest Ponzi scheme in history
  2. John Hinckley Jr. - Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan
  3. Jonathan Pollard - Convicted of spying for Israel
  4. Omar Ahmad Rahman - Convicted of conspiracy in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing
  5. Adelphia Communications executives John and Timothy Rigas - Convicted of fraud

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium. If you are have completed a Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

Old North Carolina Highway 75, Butner, NC, 27509

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 919-575-8000 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Butner II Medium, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

  • Visitor must not be a prior felon.
  • Visitor must have a valid government ID.
  • A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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General Stats for North Carolina

North Carolina Total Number of Inmates

48,721

North Carolina Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

65,808

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

267

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

13,419

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

4,171

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

33

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

92.94

26,360

Female

7.06

2,001

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

79.44

591

Detained

18.55

138

Diverted

0.81

6