How to Find Out If Someone Is Still at FCI Tallahassee (Or Where They Were Transferred)

The BOP Inmate Locator is your go-to resource for federal cases connected to FCI Tallahassee. It covers federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to the present - making it the best first stop when you need to know whether your person is still at FCI Tallahassee or has been moved somewhere else in the federal system.

Use the most exact information you have when searching. Name searches work, but if you know the person's BOP register number, use that instead. Unique numbers reduce mix-ups and pull up the right record faster. Searching by name? Small differences - like a middle initial in the system - can affect your results. Try a couple of variations if you don't see what you expect.

• ✓ Last name + first name (start with the legal name)
• ✓ BOP register number (if you have it)
• ✓ Try a variation if needed (add/remove a middle name or middle initial)
• ✓ If results look off, double-check spelling and try again

The locator doesn't just show facility names - it also uses status language that can be confusing at first. If someone shows up as

If you see

1. Re-check the BOP Inmate Locator periodically - updates can change, so run the search again if you’re getting an unexpected result.
2. Read the status line carefully - “Released” or “Not in BOP Custody” with no facility listed means the person is no longer in BOP custody.
3. If a facility is listed, use the BOP “Locations” directory for contact details - each facility page includes the addresses and phone numbers for that institution.
4. Direct operational/procedural questions to the facility itself - BOP specifically instructs people to contact the individual institution about its operations and procedures.