FCI Butner Medium II

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 15, 2024
Address
2 Old 75 Hwy, Butner, NC 27509
Beds
1615
County
Granville
Phone
919-575-8000
Fax
919-575-8020
Email
btf-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509

FCI Butner II 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 FCI Butner II on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 919-575-8000.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into FCI Butner II procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

The Federal Correctional Complex, Butner II Medium (FCC Butner II) is a medium-security federal prison for men located in Butner, NC. It is part of the Butner Federal Correctional Complex and is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. FCC Butner II currently accommodates about 1,400 inmates.

Notable inmates housed at FCC Butner II have included Bernie Madoff, who was serving a 150-year sentence for perpetrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history and died at the facility in April 2021. Other notable inmates include Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, co-founder of the Cali Cartel; Lee Farkas, former Chairman of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corporation; Samuel Israel, founder of the now-defunct Bayou Hedge Fund Group; Carmine Persico, a Mafia figure and former Colombo crime family boss; Jonathan Pollard, a former intelligence analyst convicted of spying for Israel; John Walker, a former US Navy Chief Warrant Officer convicted of espionage; John Connolly, a former FBI agent convicted of racketeering conspiracy; and his co-conspirator Jerry Whitworth.

In terms of housing, inmates at FCC Butner II are accommodated in two-person cells. The facility provides comprehensive health services, including medical screenings, routine examinations, dental care, and preventive health screenings. The Psychology Department offers individual and group therapy options, as well as mental health services.

While FCC Butner II does not have a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), it offers Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the Drug Education Program, and the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP). Education services include GED, ESL, and Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes, along with vocational training in fields like automotive technology, culinary arts, and office system technology.

The facility's library services offer legal and leisure reading materials, while the commissary allows inmates to purchase various items within a monthly spending limit. Recreation programs at FCC Butner II include indoor and outdoor activities, ranging from arts and crafts programs to intramural team sports, physical fitness, and musical programs, providing opportunities for inmate engagement and well-being.

Inmate Locator

FCI Butner Medium II is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. To begin your search, simply input the exact first and last name of the individual you are looking for. Alternatively, if you possess an eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx), you can use that for quicker results.

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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

Butner II Medium - Visiting Hours

  • Monday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • 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

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