FCI Atlanta

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Inmates can send and receive electronic messages with individuals on their approved contact list using TRULINCS. For more information, read the FAQs.

If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call (404) 893-1290. When you call, please have the alien’s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Friends and Family Visits

Review BOP’s visiting protocols and FCI Atlanta’s hours and information for the most up-to-date information.

Attorney Visits

Attorneys may visit on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m. without advance notice, and on all other days and times by appointment to ensure that BOP staff are available to facilitate the visit. While an appointment is not required to visit on Saturdays through Tuesdays from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m., attorneys are encouraged to make appointments where possible to ensure a smoother visiting experience. Attorneys must arrive prior to 2 p.m. to be processed inside the institution. Computers are provided in the legal visitation room for reviewing of any legal materials. All information electronic files must be on disk or a thumb USB drive that is "READ ONLY". With the Warden's approval, legal visitors are allowed to bring in a laptop computer only Monday thru Fridays, to review legal discovery materials. If you anticipate bringing a laptop, please note this in the email and submit the request as far in advance as possible.

A list of pro bono (free) legal organizations will be posted in all detainee housing units and other appropriate areas. This list shall be updated quarterly. If a detainee wishes to see a representative or paralegal from that organization, it is the detainee’s responsibility to contact them for an appointment.

Legal Calls or Video Teleconferencing

To make an appointment for a legal visit email your request to ATL-JailAdministrator-S@bop.gov at least one business day in advance of the desired visit. In the subject line, please write "Legal visit request for inmate [full name], [BOP Register Number]." In the body of the email, please include the inmate's name and BOP Register Number, the attorney's name, and bar number, in what jurisdiction the attorney is licensed, how that information can be verified, and the attorney's telephone number. To schedule a visit with more than one inmate on the same day, please include each inmate's name and BOP Register Number in the email.

Scheduling Legal Calls

To schedule a legal telephone call, email your request to ATL-JailAdministrator-S@bop.gov. In the subject line, please write "Legal call request for inmate [full name], [BOP Register Number]." In the body of the email, please include the inmate's name and BOP Register Number, the attorney's name, and bar number, in what jurisdiction the attorney is licensed, how that information can be verified, the attorney's telephone number, and a preferred date and time for the call.

Scheduling Legal Video Conferences

All VTC conferences must be on a secure line with a SIP number. Zoom for Government and Webex work well with our current requirements. For security reasons, we are not permitted to use standard Zoom conferences.

Legal VTC conferences are scheduled based on the availability of BOP staff to facilitate the conference.

To schedule a legal VTC conference, email your request to ATL-JailAdministrator-S@bop.gov.

In the subject line, please write "Legal VTC conference request for inmate [full name], [BOP Register Number]." In the body of the email, please include the inmate's name and BOP Register Number, the attorney's name, and bar number, in what jurisdiction the attorney is licensed, how that information can be verified, the attorney's telephone number, a preferred date and time for the VTC conference, and intended video platform to be used, and the SIP number for the secure line.

Electronic Exchange of Legal Documents

BOP has specific procedures related to when an individual in custody may receive electronic legal materials from an attorney. You can review the guidance and acceptable formats on BOP’s ediscovery page.

Consular Visits

Consular officials may meet with their detained nationals at any time. It is requested that prior arrangements be made with the ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer to the extent possible, and that consular officials bring appropriate credentials when they come to the facility. The ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer for this facility can be reached at (404) 635-5100.

Clergy Visits

Clergy may visit detainees at any time but must make prior arrangements with the Chaplain’s Office.

Visiting Restrictions

You can only visit a detainee at this facility, if the detainee has placed you on their visitor list and you have been cleared by BOP.

The BOP has special rules regarding who can visit, the dress code, the duration of visits, general behavior, and physical contact. Please review BOP: How to visit a federal inmate for general visiting information.

Search Procedures (prior to or during all visitations)

All individuals requesting admittance to the facility or the visitation area are subject to a pat-down search of their person, an inspection of their belongings, and a metal scan search. Individuals refusing to cooperate with a reasonable search will not be admitted. No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted. No electronic devices (cell phones, pagers, radios, etc.) are permitted in the secure areas of this facility.

From the official ICE page, checked 2026-10-21. Rules change; confirm with the facility.

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (File Number), plus the sender’s name and address. To enhance the safety of the facility, all incoming mail is subject to screening for contraband. The mail is not read upon opening, only inspected by the delivering officer. Detainees may send mail from the facility. Detainees may seal their outgoing letters and place them in the provided receptacle. All incoming mail will be delivered to the detainee, and outgoing mail will be routed to the proper postal office within 24 hours of receipt by facility staff. A mail pick-up and delivery schedule is posted in all housing units.

Detainees are allowed to purchase stamps for use. Generally, there is no limit to the amount of correspondence detainees may send at their own expense. Indigent detainees (those who have no means of financial support and no funds in their facility account) will be provided postage allowance at government expense.

Address for writing to a detainee:

Inmate Name & Register Number

FCI Atlanta

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

P.O. BOX 150160

ATLANTA, GA 30315

When detainees depart the facility or are transferred to another facility, only their legal mail will be forwarded to them. General correspondence will be endorsed "Return to Sender" and returned to the post office.

Money is not to be given directly to the detainee. Money can be sent to the detainee by following BOP instructions.

If detainees receive funds in the mail, they will be taken to the processing area for the money to be placed into their account. The processing officer will provide a receipt for all funds received. Detainees are cautioned not to have cash sent to them in the mail.

A detainee may receive items that are determined to be of necessity for the sole purpose of travel or release from agency custody with approval of the ICE Deportation Officer. Before sending packages to detainees, review the BOP’s instructions for sending items.

Note that detainees being removed from the United States are allowed one small piece of luggage. If a detainee does not have such baggage, such luggage can be sent/delivered after receiving approval from Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.