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Overview
Looking for someone at FPC Alderson? Use the BOP inmate locator — it covers federal records from 1982 to the present. Select the federal database, enter the person's details, and include the BOP register number (#####-###) if you have it to narrow results. Watch the status field carefully: "Released" or "Not in BOP Custody" means they're no longer in federal custody. An "UNKNOWN" release date usually indicates a pretrial or not-yet-sentenced case. For population counts and breakdowns specific to FPC Alderson, check the BOP's published facility-level data pages.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- The BOP publishes facility-level population data that includes FPC Alderson.
- Federal inmates appear in the BOP inmate locator, which covers records from 1982 to the present.
- When searching the BOP locator, you can use the BOP register number (#####-### format) to narrow results.
- Statuses like 'Released' or 'Not in BOP Custody' in BOP results indicate the person is no longer in federal custody.
- FPC Alderson’s Reentry Services Division can be contacted at BOP-RSD-NRB-FSA@BOP.GOV for additional program information.
Common Questions
How do I look up an inmate at FPC Alderson?
Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator to search for federal inmates at FPC Alderson. The BOP also publishes facility-level data and population breakdowns for federal facilities, including FPC Alderson.
Does the BOP inmate locator cover historic federal records?
Yes. The BOP inmate locator covers federal records from 1982 to the present.
What do statuses like 'Released' or 'Not in BOP Custody' mean in the BOP search results?
“Released” or “Not in BOP Custody” means the person is no longer in federal custody and may be in another system or on supervised release. An “UNKNOWN” release date often means the person is pretrial or not yet sentenced.
How do I contact Reentry Services at FPC Alderson for program information?
Email the Reentry Services Division at BOP-RSD-NRB-FSA@BOP.GOV for additional program information.
Where can I find FPC Alderson’s phone number, mailing address, or fax?
Check FPC Alderson’s official facility page or the state bureau contact page for the phone number, mailing address, and fax details.
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