Do federal inmates have access to email?

Do federal inmates have access to email?

Inmates confined within the Federal Bureau of Prisons have access to the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS), a computer system which, among other central functions, allows inmates to email with approved contacts in the community.

Is Trulincs and CorrLinks the same?

Corrlinks is a privately owned company that operates the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System (TRULINCS), the email system used by the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons to allow inmates to communicate with the outside world. CorrLinks is a subsidiary of Advanced Technologies Group.

How much does CorrLinks email cost?

$6 dollars a year
P.S. Make sure and download the CorrLinks app. It is $6 dollars a year in the app store.

Why did I get an email from CorrLinks?

The idea is to help inmates strengthen family ties so they will have an easier time re- entering the community when they are released. Messages are screened for security issues and passed through a privately contracted website called CorrLinks.

Can federal inmates use Facebook?

Prisoners are banned from updating their Facebook accounts while serving their sentence or from asking others to do so from outside jail. The MoJ has warned any inmates caught breaking the rules face tough punishments, which can include them spending an extra two years behind bars.

Can I send pictures through CorrLinks?

To send an uploaded photo or to send multiple photos, click Send Photo to Inmate.

Why do I have to pay for CorrLinks?

CorrLinks is run by a private contractor who also runs TRULINCS. It is not free for the inmate to use CorrLinks but it is free for those on the outside. Fees vary depending on the facility but the average is apparently around $0.05 per minute to use TRULINCS.

Can you send pics on CorrLinks?

Can you send pictures through CorrLinks?

Is CorrLinks free for inmates?

CorrLinks is the official email system used by the Bureau of Prisons to allow federal inmates to communicate with those on the outside. Inmates pay in order to use CorrLinks. However, it is free to those on the outside. You can upgrade to a premium account for a small fee, but this is not necessary.

Is the Doc responsible for the email security of inmates?

ALL emails inmates receive are subject to review for appropriate content. The DOC is NOT responsible for creating accounts or for trouble shooting any technological issues a user may have with the email system. . is the access portal to create an account and to use as the login for your account after it has been created.

What happens to all emails that inmates receive?

ALL emails inmates receive are subject to review for appropriate content. The DOC is NOT responsible for creating accounts or for trouble shooting any technological issues a user may have with the email system.

Is Corrlinks only for federal inmates?

While CorrLinks primarily serves inmates incarcerated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, it is expanding its service to many state prisons. 6) How do I accept an inmate on CorrLinks?

How do I block an inmate on Corrlinks?

You will need to retrieve the prison’s mailing address by visiting www.bop.gov. Once the block is removed, the inmate will need to add your email again to generate a new invitation to you. That being said, if you wish to block an inmate on CorrLinks, you can do so here.