FDC Philadelphia (Federal Detention Center)

Facility Contact Information.

Website:

Address:

FDC Philadelphia

700 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone Numbers (For General Information Only):

Note: When you call, have the individual’s A# number or biographical information ready. Biographical information includes: first, last, and hyphenated names; any aliases he or she may use; date of birth, country of birth, and BOP Register Number.

Hours of Visitation.

Fridays from 8 AM - 11 AM and Holidays from 8 AM - 11 AM

  • You can only visit an inmate if they have placed you on their visiting list by completing this form: www.bop.gov/policy/forms/BP_A0629.pdf
  • The form  is then mailed to you to complete all remaining fields. 
  • Return the form and wait to be cleared by the BOP.

For more information visit: www.bop.gov/inmates/visiting.jsp

Making Commissary Deposits.

Inmates can receive funds at a BOP-managed facility, which are deposited into their commissary accounts. To learn more visit: www.bop.gov/inmates/communications.jsp#money

By MoneyGram:

By Mail:

FDC Philadelphia

700 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

  • Select how you will send money through the mail – we only accept money orders, U.S. government checks, certified/cashier’s checks, or a bank draft.
  • Please do not send cash or personal checks, they will not be accepted

By Phone:

  • Call 1-800-634-3422 and choose option 2.
  • A credit/debit card will be required.

Phone Calls, Text Messages, Video Calls, and Tablets.

  • When an inmate requests to exchange electronic messages with a person in the community, they place that person on their contact list, which must be approved by staff.
  • To watch a tutorial video, visit: www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEAiZTKJbI77E48TIF5P2Q

Receiving an Invitation:

Note: An inmate must first add your email address to their TRULINCS contact list. Once they do this, you will receive a system-generated email from Corrlinks with instructions on how to create your account. 

  • Open the Email: Check your email inbox for the invitation from Corrlinks. Make sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see it in your inbox. The email will contain an authorization code needed for account creation. 
  • Register for an Account: Click on the link provided in the email to start the registration process. You will need to enter your email address, create a password, and input the authorization code from the email. 
  • Complete the Registration: Follow the prompts to complete your registration. You may need to verify your email address by clicking on a verification link sent to your email. 
  • Log in to Your Account: Once your account is created and verified, log in to Corrlinks using your email and password. You can now manage your contacts and start exchanging messages with the inmate. 
  • Add Inmates to Your Contact List: After logging in, you can send a request to the inmate to add them to your contact list. Once they accept your request, you will be able to communicate with them through the Corrlinks system. 

Contacting the Deportation Officer.

Sending Letters to Detainees.

Note: To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. Detainees are not permitted to seal mail.

Address for writing to a detainee:

Inmate Name & Register Number
FDC Philadelphia
Federal Detention Center
P.O. Box 562
Philadelphia, PA 19105

Items for Travel or Release from Custody.

Note: Detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage under 20 pounds. 

  • Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.