If Your Loved One Is Transferred from FCI Three Rivers: How to Find Them

1. Go to the BOP Inmate Locator - It’s the BOP’s tool for locating federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to the present.
2. Search by name or Register Number - If you have the BOP Register Number, use it; it’s the most direct way to pull up the correct record.
3. Read the location result carefully - If a facility is listed, that’s the current BOP location shown in the system.
4. Check back periodically - Sentences and release dates can change as time is reviewed and recalculated under the First Step Act, and the locator may update over time. If you’re in the middle of a transfer situation, re-checking is normal.

Transfers from FCI Three Rivers can happen for routine reasons - an inmate may be moved to access specific programs, to get medical treatment, or because of security concerns. That’s why the first step before planning a visit is confirming where your loved one is currently housed. It can save you a wasted trip and help you send mail to the right place.

If the Inmate Locator shows

Next Steps If Not Found

• ✓ Re-check the BOP Inmate Locator periodically - updates can happen over time, including changes tied to sentence reviews and recalculations.
• ✓ Try alternate spellings (including hyphenated last names) and different versions of the first name.
• ✓ Search using the BOP Register Number if you have it; it’s often more reliable than name-only searches.
• ✓ Keep in mind transfers can be tied to programs, medical needs, or security, so location changes can be routine - even if you weren’t notified right away.

If you recently had a confirmed location - say, FCI Three Rivers - and now the locator isn't clear, go with the last information you trust. When the locator lists a facility, contact that institution directly to confirm details and ask about next steps. Whether your loved one was moved for a program, medical treatment, or security reasons, the listed facility is usually your best starting point for getting answers.