Federal Medical Center Butner

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 25, 2024
Address
Old NC Hwy 75, Butner, NC 27509
Beds
960
County
Granville
Phone
919-575-3900
Fax
919-575-4801
Email
buh-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 1600, Butner, NC 27509

FMC Butner is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for federal medium facility.

The phone carrier is Trulincs, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at FMC Butner on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 919-575-3900.

The Federal Medical Center, Butner (FMC Butner), located in North Carolina, is a federal prison specializing in providing medical care to male inmates of all security levels with special health needs. Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FMC Butner is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex and offers comprehensive medical services, including a full hospital facility specializing in oncology and behavioral science.

FMC Butner gained recognition for its unique residential program dedicated to the treatment of sexual offenders within the federal prison system. The facility also hosts a satellite prison camp for minimum-security male inmates.

A significant study conducted at FMC Butner, known as the "Butner Study," examined the link between viewing child pornography and committing sexual abuse. The study revealed that a majority of participants admitted to sexually molesting a child after undergoing an 18-month treatment program, challenging the conventional belief regarding the passive consumption of child pornography.

Notable inmates at FMC Butner include individuals like John Hinckley, Jr., Theodore Kaczynski (the "Unabomber"), and Salvatore DiMasi, among others, each with their high-profile cases.

In terms of housing, inmates at FMC Butner are accommodated in two-person cells and pods. The facility offers a wide range of health services, including medical screenings, routine examinations, dental care, emergency services, and preventive health care.

Psychology services at FMC Butner encompass individual and group therapy, stress management, and anger management programs. While the facility does not have a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), it does provide a Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP) along with various other drug education and support programs.

Education services at FMC Butner include GED and ESL programs, parenting classes, and adult continuing education courses. Advanced occupational education and apprenticeship opportunities are also available in fields like horticulture, logistics, and biomedical technology.

Library services offer inmates access to legal and leisure reading materials, including the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library. Inmates can make commissary purchases up to a monthly spending limit of $360, with items ranging from food and beverages to clothing and over-the-counter medications. Here is a current list and prices of items sold at the commissary in FMC Butner.

Recreation programs at FMC Butner encompass a variety of activities, including intramural sports, leisure activities, hobby crafts, and wellness programs, contributing to the physical and mental well-being of the inmate population.

Inmate Locator

Federal Medical Center Butner is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. Your search should start with the first locator to see if your loved one is there. You will need the offender's first and last name and it must be spelled exactly. If you have a eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx)

If you cannot find your inmate in the federal search, the second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is all the inmates currently incarcerated in all prisons, jails and detention centers. You do not need to sign up to use this free inmate locator.

If you are looking for someone who has been recently taken into custody, you may access the Arrest Record Search feature, there is a cost for this fresh information

Visitation Information

Federal Medical Center - Visiting Hours

  • Friday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Holidays 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Visiting Information

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