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Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Butner, North Carolina: Inmate Guide

Overview of the Facility

The Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Butner, North Carolina, is a federal prison operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). It primarily serves as a medical facility for male inmates requiring specialized or long-term medical or mental health care.

Contact Information

Address: Old NC Highway 75, Butner, NC 27509

Phone: (919) 575-3900

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

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at FMC Butner, use the BOP's Inmate Locator tool: https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/

Visitation Information and Hours

Visiting hours are typically on weekends and federal holidays. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Contact the facility directly for specific visiting hours and procedures.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones and may be able to use video visitation services. Contact the facility for specific information on these services.

Inmate Services and Programs

FMC Butner offers various services and programs, including:

  • Medical and mental health treatment
  • Educational programs
  • Vocational training
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Religious services

History of the Facility

FMC Butner was opened in 1976 as part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex. It was designed to provide specialized medical care for federal inmates.

Security and Management Information

FMC Butner is an administrative security level facility, meaning it houses inmates of various security levels based on their medical needs.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and visits from their attorneys. Family and friends must be on the approved visitation list to visit.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to FMC Butner from other federal facilities based on their medical needs. Release procedures vary depending on the inmate's sentence and medical condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of medical services are provided at FMC Butner?

FMC Butner provides a wide range of medical services, including specialized care for chronic conditions, mental health treatment, and long-term medical care for federal inmates.

Can inmates from other facilities be transferred to FMC Butner?

Yes, inmates from other federal facilities can be transferred to FMC Butner if they require specialized medical care that cannot be provided at their current facility.

Are there any restrictions on who can visit inmates at FMC Butner?

Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list. Background checks are conducted, and certain restrictions may apply based on criminal history or relationship to the inmate.

Famous Prisoners

Some notable inmates who have served time at FMC Butner include:

  1. Bernard Madoff - Convicted of running the largest Ponzi scheme in history
  2. John Hinckley Jr. - Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan
  3. Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela - Former leader of the Cali Cartel
  4. Jonathan Pollard - Convicted of spying for Israel
  5. Omar Abdel-Rahman - Convicted of conspiracy in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Butner. If you are have completed a Federal Medical Center (FMC) - Butner 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 Medical Center (FMC) - Butner 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 Medical Center (FMC) - Butner. 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 919-575-3900 .

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 Medical Center (FMC) - Butner, 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