Project:General disclaimer
No Legal Advice
This site shares general information about federal prisons, daily life inside, and what people experience at each stage of the process. It does not replace an attorney. You should speak with a licensed attorney for any question about charges, sentencing, appeals, designation, or rights. Your case has facts that apply only to you, and only an attorney can give guidance based on those facts. Nothing you read here should guide a legal choice or influence what you tell a court, probation officer, or investigator. You are responsible for your own legal decisions, and you should rely on qualified counsel for anything that affects your freedom.
No Professional Advice
Some pages discuss programs, medical procedures, or mental health resources in federal facilities. These sections are informational. They do not replace a doctor, a therapist, or any licensed professional. Medical needs, mental health treatment, substance concerns, and financial choices need personal attention. You should speak with a qualified professional for advice on those areas. This site describes what people saw or experienced, but those details do not apply to every person or every institution. Always get direct guidance from someone trained in that field.
No Affiliation With Government Agencies
Prisonpedia operates independently. The project has no link to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, federal courts, or any other government agency. No part of the site reflects an official policy or position. Pages are created from user contributions, research, and lived experience. Names of institutions, programs, or offices appear only to help readers understand the system. They do not imply endorsement or cooperation. You should use official government sources for formal notices, required forms, or updates that affect your status.
Accuracy and Completeness Not Guaranteed
The federal system changes often. Policies shift, staffing changes, and practices differ across regions. We work to keep information current, but no page is perfect. Some details come from people who lived through the experience at a specific time and place. Those details might not match what you see today. You should read this site as a general guide. Always confirm time sensitive or important information through official sources, attorneys, or staff at your assigned facility. Content on this site will not always reflect the most recent updates inside the system.
Lived Experience and Community Contributions
Prisonpedia includes accounts from people who spent time in custody or supported loved ones inside. Their notes give readers useful detail about daily routines, programs, and conditions. These notes also reflect one person’s experience. Conditions vary across units, seasons, and staff. A detail that was true for one person might differ for someone else. The site values these contributions because they help readers prepare, but they are not universal. You should treat lived experience as one source among many.
User Generated Content
Users are able to create pages, update details, and correct errors. This improves the coverage of each facility, but it also means the site holds a large amount of public input. We screen edits and do our best to validate each claim that is submitted. We remove harmful or false content when we see it. Each contributor is responsible for the accuracy and legality of their own submissions. If you see material that violates site rules or contains unsafe information, you can report it to the administrators via e-mail at [email protected].
No Guarantee of Outcomes
Nothing on this site promises a specific result for any person. Program placement, security level, transfers, medical treatment, and privileges depend on decisions made by the Bureau of Prisons and other agencies. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. A program that helped one person qualify for something might not work the same way for someone else. You should not rely on this site as a predictor of your personal outcome. Use it only as a general reference.
External Links
Some pages link to resources on other sites. These links help you find official documents, news reports, or community information. We do not control those sites. We do not vouch for their accuracy. You should read their own terms and policies before relying on them. External pages change without notice, and some might remove or alter content over time.
No Duty to Update
We update content when we receive new information, user contributions, or policy changes. We do not guarantee constant updates. Facility conditions, program rules, and administrative practices shift on short timelines. A page might be accurate when posted and outdated weeks later. You should treat this site as a reference and confirm important details elsewhere.
Technology and Security Limitations
We use standard hosting and security measures. Online systems face risks that include server errors, outages, or intrusion attempts. No system is free from risk. You should protect your own devices, use strong passwords, and limit the personal information you share on public pages. We work to maintain a stable service, but we cannot guarantee full security or uninterrupted access.
Editorial Independence
Prisonpedia runs with full independence. Contributors share information in good faith and do not represent any institution. Pages reflect the views of their authors. No contributor speaks for the Bureau of Prisons, the courts, or any government office. You should view this site as a community resource built from many independent voices.
No Warranty
The service is provided as is. We do not promise accuracy, reliability, or fitness for any specific purpose. You use the site at your own risk. If you need official information or guidance that affects your case or custody, you should speak with an attorney or consult official sources.