Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury

About Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury is a minimum-security Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facility located in Connecticut. The facility has a capacity of approximately 491 beds. Minimum-security federal facilities — often called Federal Prison Camps (FPCs) — typically house inmates convicted of non-violent offenses such as financial crimes, drug offenses, and other white-collar crimes. Inmates assigned here have been assessed as low-risk by federal sentencing guidelines.

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury places strong emphasis on rehabilitation and preparation for reentry. Programs include a literacy program covering foundational reading, writing, and math skills, along with GED preparation and ESL classes for non-English speakers. Adult continuing education, college correspondence courses, parenting classes, and vocational training are also available. A dedicated Release Preparation Program trains inmates in job searching, resume writing, financial budgeting, and life after prison.

By law, all federal inmates receive a minimum of four hours of visiting time per month. The Warden may adjust visit length or group size to prevent overcrowding. Review the communication and visitation sections below before visiting Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury.

Facility Type and Security Level

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury is classified as a minimum-security BOP facility. These camps typically have dormitory-style housing, fewer perimeter fences, and more structured freedom of movement within the compound. Inmates are expected to comply with facility rules and participate in assigned work and programming.

Contacting an Inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury

Mail

Send letters and greeting cards to the facility's mailing address. In an emergency, contact the facility by fax at 203-312-5110. All mail is inspected. Do not include cash, prohibited items, or explicit materials.

Phone Calls

Phone calls from Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury are made through GTL — ConnectNetwork. Inmates make outgoing collect calls only. Set up a prepaid GTL account before calls can be received. Contact the facility at 203-743-6471 for account setup information. Read our inmate phone call guide for step-by-step instructions.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

Federal BOP facilities use MoneyGram and Western Union for all inmate trust fund deposits.

Using MoneyGram

• Call 1-800-926-9400 or visit moneygram.com to locate an agent.
• Complete the MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form. Enter Receive Code: 7932.
• Online deposits up to $300 accepted at moneygram.com/paybills?receiveCode=7932.

Using Western Union

• Call 1-800-325-6000 or visit Western Union and select "Quick Collect."
• Phone deposits: Call 1-800-634-3422, option 2.

Required Information

• Account Number: 8-digit register number + last name (no spaces — e.g., 12345678DOE)
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• City & State: Washington, DC
• Receive Code: 7932
• Beneficiary: Inmate's full committed name

Visitation at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Danbury

When an inmate first arrives, there may be no visiting list yet. Immediate family verified through the Pre-Sentence Report may be permitted to visit during this period. Contact the facility in advance to confirm that your visit will be approved.

Who Can Be Added to the Visiting List?

Visitation Rules

• Dress appropriately. Conjugal visits are not permitted at any federal BOP facility.
• Brief handshakes, hugs, and kisses (in good taste) are allowed at the start and end of each visit.
• Visits must remain quiet, orderly, and dignified throughout.
• All transportation to the facility is the visitor's responsibility.
• The Warden may suspend visiting privileges for security or disciplinary reasons.

Visitation Timings

Hours are approximate. Confirm with the facility before visiting.