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FDC Honolulu

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Federal FacilityType
Honolulu CountyCounty
AdministrativeSecurity
Facility Type
Federal Facility
Security Level
Administrative
Inmate Capacity
Not available
Established
2001
Operated By
Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

FDC Honolulu Inmate Communication Overview

FDC Honolulu is an administrative security federal detention center in Honolulu, Hawaii, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It opened in 2001 and holds men and women who are pretrial or in court proceedings, plus brief sentences.

Electronic messaging at FDC Honolulu runs through CorrLinks, the BOP's TRULINCS system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before any messaging can begin. Phone calls run through TRUFONE, the BOP phone system, funded through the inmate's trust account.

In-person visiting follows BOP rules. Visitors must be approved and on the inmate's visiting list, and must bring valid photo identification. All calls and messages are monitored. The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, so plan in-person visits ahead.

Communication Options

Available communication services at FDC Honolulu.

Messaging

Available

Electronic messages to and from the inmate.

Provider: CorrLinks

Electronic messaging through CorrLinks. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list first.

Video Calls

Limited

Remote or in-person video visitation.

The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities. Plan in-person visits instead.

Photo Sharing

Limited

Send approved digital or physical photos.

Photo sharing is not available through CorrLinks. Confirm any photo options with the facility.

Phone Calls

Available

Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.

Provider: ConnectNetwork

Outgoing calls through the BOP phone system (TRUFONE), funded through the inmate's trust account.

Money Transfer

Available

Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.

Provider: ConnectNetwork

Trust fund deposits through approved BOP deposit methods.

Communication Providers at FDC Honolulu

These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.

CorrLinks

MessagingVideoPhotosPhoneMoney Transfer

Official BOP electronic messaging system. Inmate must initiate or approve contact.

View CorrLinks Services

ConnectNetwork

MessagingVideoPhotosPhoneMoney Transfer

BOP phone system (TRUFONE) and trust fund deposits.

View ConnectNetwork Services

Communication Rules at FDC Honolulu

  • Get on the inmate's approved contact list before expecting CorrLinks messages.
  • Visitors must be approved and on the visiting list, and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Follow the BOP dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
  • All calls and messages are monitored and recorded.
  • Confirm visiting hours before traveling, since schedules vary by housing area.

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Frequently Asked Questions — FDC Honolulu

Common questions from families about communication at this facility.

How do I message an inmate at FDC Honolulu?
Use CorrLinks, the BOP electronic messaging system. The inmate must add you to their approved contact list before messaging can begin. Create a CorrLinks account and wait for the inmate's approval.
Can I video visit an inmate at FDC Honolulu?
The BOP does not offer general remote video visitation at most facilities, including FDC Honolulu. Plan in-person visits instead.
How do phone calls work at FDC Honolulu?
Inmates make outgoing calls through the BOP phone system (TRUFONE), funded through their trust account. You cannot call an inmate directly.
What kind of inmates does FDC Honolulu hold?
FDC Honolulu is a federal detention center. It holds men and women who are pretrial or in court proceedings, plus brief sentences. It opened in 2001.
How do I add money to an inmate's trust fund at FDC Honolulu?
Use the approved BOP deposit methods for trust fund deposits, including online deposits through the BOP's approved services. Confirm the current method on the BOP website.

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