Federal Detention Center, Honolulu (Federal Detention Center Honolulu)

The most up-to-date visiting protocol and visiting hours can be found on the facility’s website at FDC Honolulu (bop.gov).

Letters sent to detainees must include the last four digits of the detainee’s A-number (File Number), the BOP register 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. Note, letters sent to detainees should be sent to the address below:
FDC Honolulu
Federal Detention Center
P.O. Box 30080
Honolulu, HI 96820
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.
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.
Do NOT send money to an inmate using this facility's address. All funds sent through the mail must be addressed to a processing center. This applies to all Federal inmates, regardless of where they are incarcerated. Funds can be sent electronically via MoneyGram or Western Union to a BOP-managed facility. For complete details and instructions for sending money through the mail or electronically, please visit the FDC Honolulu website at: FDC Honolulu (bop.gov).
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, please call ICE ERO Honolulu at (808) 529-1970 to speak to a staff member.
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 a Supervisory Deportation Officer. Please be advised that for security reasons, no electronic devices (cell phones, electric razors, laptop computers, radios, etc.) will be accepted.