How to Contact an Inmate at FCI LOMPOC (CA)

Phone calls at FCI Lompoc follow Bureau of Prisons (BOP) policy. Third-party or alternative call arrangements aren't allowed. Usually the inmate pays for calls, though sometimes the receiving party covers the cost. Expect calls to be monitored. The BOP posts a notice next to each telephone letting inmates know their calls are recorded. Attorney calls can be unmonitored under certain circumstances, but there's a specific process for setting that up.

For questions about the Bureau of Prisons in general (not day-to-day facility operations), contact the BOP Central Office by mail at: Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534. You can also call (202) 307-3198.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Plan for the inmate to pay for most phone calls, and be ready for situations where the receiving party may pay.
• ✓ Assume calls are monitored and keep conversations appropriate for a recorded line.
• ✓ If you need attorney-client privacy, ask about arranging an unmonitored attorney call (it is permitted in certain circumstances).
• ✓ Do not try to use third-party calling, call forwarding, or other alternative call arrangements. They are not permitted.

1. Decide whether your question is about BOP policy or facility operations: The Central Office is meant for general Bureau questions, not day-to-day questions about FCI Lompoc procedures.
2. Contact the BOP Central Office: Call (202) 307-3198 or send mail to Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534.

What to Verify

• ✓ How phone call charges work in your situation (when the inmate pays vs. when the receiving party pays).
• ✓ What the facility considers a prohibited “third-party or alternative” calling arrangement, so you do not accidentally trigger a block.
• ✓ How monitoring is handled in practice and where the monitoring notices are posted near the phones.
• ✓ The exact procedure for arranging an unmonitored attorney call (what circumstances qualify and how it is scheduled).

If you need to reach the Central Office for anything time-sensitive, confirm the contact details are still current: Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First St., NW, Washington, DC 20534, and (202) 307-3198.