How Do You Use The Federal Inmate Locator?
• Gather any information about the person you are trying to find. Using an identification number, such as a Register Number, results in a better chance of finding a match. Identification numbers can be found on records and written correspondence. If using the name option, make sure you have the first and last name with the correct spellings. • Open your Internet browser. Enter the Internet URL http://www.bop.gov/ to get to the Bureau of Prisons website. • Look for “Inmate Locator” under “Tools” on the top left corner of the website. • Click on the link for “Inmate Locator.” • Get more information about the service and detailed instructions for how to use the Federal inmate Locator by clicking the “More Information” link at the top right of the screen. • Use the “Search by ID Number” box if you have an identification number for the inmate you are searching for. • Select the drop down box next to “Type of Number” in the box entitled “Choose the proper type of ID number.” The options are
