Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno

About Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno is part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) located in Oklahoma. The facility houses individuals convicted of federal crimes and sentenced under federal law. The facility has a capacity of approximately 974 beds. Federal prisons operate under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice, with rules and procedures governed by BOP policy.

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno provides a structured environment designed to promote inmate rehabilitation alongside secure custody. The facility offers services including security operations, medical care, food service, mental health counseling, and educational programming. Inmates may enroll in academic programs (Pre-GED, GED, ESL), vocational training (culinary arts, building trades, horticulture), and life skills classes. A Release Preparation Program helps inmates develop job search, resume writing, budgeting, and reentry skills before they leave the facility.

Families of federal inmates at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno can stay connected through approved phone calls, mail, and scheduled visitation. The BOP provides specific guidelines for all communication and visitation methods. Review the sections below before reaching out to an inmate housed at this facility.

Facility Type and Security Level

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno is an adult federal facility operating at a medium level of security. Medium-security federal facilities — often called Federal Correctional Institutions (FCIs) — allow structured movement and offer a wide range of programming. By law, inmates at medium-security BOP facilities receive a minimum of four hours of visiting time per month. The Warden may restrict visit length or the number of visitors at one time to maintain order in the visiting room.

Contacting an Inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno

Mail and Greeting Cards

You can send letters and greeting cards to an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno by addressing your mail to the facility's address. In urgent situations, the facility can also be contacted by fax at 405-319-7626. All mail is screened for prohibited content and contraband. Do not include cash, gift cards, or restricted items — the facility will return or destroy them.

Phone Calls

You can reach an inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno through the facility's approved phone service, Global Tel Link (GTL) — ConnectNetwork. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with GTL before calls can be received. For more information or account setup, call the facility at 405-262-4875. Read our inmate phone call guide for step-by-step setup instructions.

How to Send Money to an Inmate at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno

Federal inmates use their commissary trust account to purchase hygiene items, food, phone time, and approved goods. The Federal Bureau of Prisons uses MoneyGram and Western Union as the approved deposit services for all BOP facilities.

Using MoneyGram

• Locate the nearest MoneyGram agent by calling 1-800-926-9400 or visiting moneygram.com.
• Complete a MoneyGram ExpressPayment Blue Form at the agent location.
• Pay with cash at the counter, or deposit online at moneygram.com/paybills?receiveCode=7932.
• Enter Receive Code: 7932 (used for all Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities).
• Online deposits of up to $300 are accepted. A Visa or Mastercard is required for online transactions.

Using Western Union

• Locate the nearest agent by calling 1-800-325-6000 or visiting Western Union Inmate Payments and select "Quick Collect."
• Over the phone: Call 1-800-634-3422 and select option 2. A credit or debit card is required.

Required Information for All Federal Deposits

• Account Number: Inmate's 8-digit register number with no spaces or dashes, immediately followed by the last name (e.g., 12345678DOE)
• Company Name: Federal Bureau of Prisons
• City & State: Washington, DC
• Receive Code: 7932 (always the same for all BOP facilities)
• Beneficiary: Inmate's full committed name

Visitation at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno

When an inmate first arrives at or is transferred to Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno, there may not be a visiting list yet. In this case, immediate family members verified through the inmate's Pre-Sentence Report may be permitted to visit. Contact the facility in advance to confirm whether a visit will be allowed.

Who Can Be Added to the Visiting List?

Visitation Rules

• Visitors must dress appropriately for a large public gathering. The BOP does not permit conjugal visits.
• Brief handshakes, hugs, and kisses (in good taste) are permitted at the beginning and end of each visit. Staff may restrict contact for security reasons.
• Visits must remain quiet, orderly, and dignified. The visiting room officer may require a visitor to leave if conduct is inappropriate.
• Transportation to the facility is the visitor's responsibility. The BOP does not provide transportation assistance.
• The Warden may authorize the suspension of visitation privileges. Disciplinary proceedings may also result in limited visiting rights.
• The Unit Team adds approved visitors to the inmate's list. A hard copy is kept in the inmate's Central File.
• Check the visiting hours below before traveling to the facility.

Visitation Timings

Visiting hours are approximate. Always confirm current hours with Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - El Reno before traveling.