Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers is a medium-security federal prison located in Three Rivers, Texas. It is also known as FCI Three Rivers. The facility houses male inmates. FCI Three Rivers Camp is located adjacent to the main institution. Male inmates are also housed at the camp.
Table of contents
- FCI Three Rivers Contact Information
- Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers Inmate Information
- FCI Three Rivers Prison Services Information
- FCI Three Rivers Educational, Library, and Recreation Offerings
- Visitation Information for FCI Three Rivers
- FCI Three Rivers in the News
- More Information About Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers
FCI Three Rivers Contact Information
Facility Address & Contact Information
Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers
U.S. Highway 72 West
Three Rivers, TX 78071
Phone: 361-786-3576
Fax: 361-786-5051
Email: [email protected]
BOP Website: Bureau of Prisons Page
Wikipedia: Wikipedia Page
Inmate Correspondence Address
FCI Three Rivers
Inmate Name and Registration Number
FCI Three Rivers
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 4200
Three Rivers, TX 78071
FCI Three Rivers Prison Camp
Inmate Name and Registration Number
FCI Three Rivers Camp
Satellite Prison Camp
P.O. Box 4200
Three Rivers, TX 78071
How to Send Money
Funds cannot be sent directly to inmates. See our page on sending money to federal prisoners.
Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers Inmate Information
Inmate Gender
Male Inmates
Prison Security Level
Facility Location
FCI Three Rivers is located about 80 miles south of San Antonio and 73 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, off I-37 on Highway 72; 8 miles west of the town of Three Rivers, across from Choke Canyon Lake.
BOP Region
BOP Institution Code
TRV for FCI Three Rivers
Medical Care Level
Level 1. See our page on Medical Care Levels and Procedures for more information.
Mental Health Care Level
Level 1.
Judicial District
Southern District of Texas
Population Number
FCI Three Rivers houses approximately 1,010 inmates. The camp houses around 220 inmates.
FCI Three Rivers Prison Services Information
Background
Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers is a medium-security federal prison in Three Rivers, Texas, which houses male inmates. It was opened in 1990. Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers Camp, which also houses male inmates, is located adjacent to the main institution.
Media reports indicate that one guard has been indicted for impersonating a police officer while he was off-duty, while another guard was indicted for smuggling contraband into the institution. News reports also indicate that there was a gang war in 2008, where one inmate was killed and another 22 injured.
Inmate Housing
Inmates are housed in two-person cells. Inmates at the camp are housed in dormitories.
Health Services
Within 14 days of arrival, inmates are given a complete physical examination. Sick call, dental care, emergency medical services, eyeglasses, chronic care, medications, physical examinations, HIV testing, and immunizations are all provided at FCI Three Rivers and the satellite camp. Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day.
Psychology Services
Services provided by the psychology staff include crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and psycho-educational programs (e.g., Anger Management, Stress Management, and Communication Skills). Notices of upcoming offerings are posted on bulletin boards in inmate housing units.
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
FCI Three Rivers and the camp do not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), but both do refer to facilities that do provide the program. Both facilities offer drug treatment programs, relapse prevention groups, a Drug Abuse Education Program, and the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP).
FCI Three Rivers Educational, Library, and Recreation Offerings
Education Services
FCI Three Rivers offers literacy, GED, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Graduation ceremonies are conducted once a year for students completing GED, ESL, and vocational training classes. A bonus of $25.00 is awarded for completion of GED, ESL, or VT programs. Certificates from the institution are also awarded for completion of ACE, Parenting, GED, and ESL classes. In addition, a Student of the Month is chosen each month from classes in the Literacy program for significant progress as well as dedication and hard work. The Student of the Month is rewarded with a day off from school and work cleared through the Supervisor of Education and Unit Manager. Upon completion of each 240 hours of satisfactory progress, students are awarded a day off from school. Other incentives are awarded based on progress through the Literacy Program. A parenting program and Adult Continuing Education (ACE) courses are also offered. An employment resource center is also available to assist inmates within 24 months of release prepare for post-incarceration. High school diplomas and post-secondary degrees are available through paid correspondence programs.
Advanced Occupational Education
FCI Three Rivers and the camp offer advanced occupational education in Building Trades, HVAC, Microsoft Applications, and Welding. The camp offers General Automotive, HVAC, Microsoft Applications, and Wastewater Instruction.
Vocational Training
FCI Three Rivers does not offer any vocational training programs aside from advanced occupational education programs.
Apprenticeship
FCI Three Rivers and the camp offer apprenticeships in Electrical Apprentice, HVAC, and Plumbing.
Library Services
Leisure and law libraries are available at both facilities. The leisure library has books available for checkout and DVDs available for viewing. Fiction and nonfiction books, newspapers, and magazines are available for inmate reading. Inmates are provided access to legal materials and an opportunity to prepare legal documents through the use of the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library. A copy machine is available to reproduce materials needed for research. Electric typewriters are also available for inmate use.
UNICOR
The FCI Three Rivers UNICOR facility handles fleet management and vehicular components. The camp does not have a UNICOR facility.
Commissary
The commissary spending limitation is $360.00 per month on a designated sho ping day. The shopping day is based on the meal rotation roster generated by the Institution Duty Officer utilizing the weekly sanitation scores. Over-the-counter medications, copy cards, and postage stamps do not count against the spending limit. Foods, snacks, beverages, clothing, shoes, and electronics are also available for purchase.
Recreation Services
FCI Three Rivers recreation activities include hobby craft (e.g., arts, leathercraft, painting, beadwork), leisure, and fitness programs (e.g., walk/run club, abdominal fitness workout, yoga), intramural sports, and a band/music program. Activities including basketball, soccer, softball, flag football, handball/racquetball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and volleyball, are also offered.
Visitation Information for FCI Three Rivers
On Sunday and Saturday visitation is held between 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. On federal holidays visitation is held between 8:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. See our page on prisoner visitation rules for more information.
FCI Three Rivers in the News
In May 2017, David Cavazos, a guard at Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers, was federally indicted for receiving a bribe to smuggle K2 into the prison.
In March 2017, FCI Three Rivers guard Justin Coates was arrested after he was seen pulling over another vehicle while he was armed and in uniform. He was charged with impersonating a police officer.
In November 2016, journalist Barrett Brown, who was prosecuted over stolen credit cards and fraudulent charges that he alleged he had nothing to do with, was released from FCI Three Rivers owing nearly $900,000 in restitution.
In March 2008, a gang war erupted between the Mexican Mafia and the Paisas at FCI Three Rivers resulting in one prisoner, Servando Rodriguez, dead and 22 others injured.
More Information About Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers
For a comprehensive look at life in federal prison, pick up a copy of Christopher Zoukis’ Federal Prison Handbook: The Definitive Guide to Surviving the Federal Bureau of Prisons. For more detailed information about FCI Three Rivers, please buy a copy of the Directory of Federal Prisons: The Unofficial Guide to Bureau of Prisons Institutions by Christopher Zoukis.
Published Jun 3, 2018 by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA | Last Updated by Christopher Zoukis, JD, MBA on May 18, 2022 at 5:58 pm
