Search the BOP Inmate Locator by name or register number, understand transfers within the Coleman complex, and know what to do when the search comes up empty.
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The BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/ is the official system for locating federal inmates, including anyone held at FCI Coleman Medium. Enter the inmate’s full name or BOP register number to find the current facility, status, and projected release date. FCI Coleman Medium is one of four separate facilities inside the larger Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, alongside USP Coleman I, USP Coleman II, and a minimum-security satellite camp, so it’s worth double-checking exactly which of the four the locator lists before you plan a visit or send money.
The BOP Inmate Locator is the authoritative system for federal inmate records. Visit bop.gov/inmateloc/ and enter:
The results show the inmate’s current facility, status, and projected release date. If the result shows Coleman, look closely at which specific facility is listed. This complex has four distinct units, and mail, money, and visiting details can differ between them.
Coleman is one of the largest federal prison complexes in the country. It houses four separate institutions on one campus:
Because all four share the same general location in Sumter County, families sometimes assume any Coleman result refers to the same unit. It doesn’t. Each facility has its own custody level, population, and in some cases distinct procedures. Always confirm the BOP Inmate Locator result specifically says “Coleman Medium” (sometimes abbreviated as COM) before assuming the details on this page apply.
Gather the BOP register number and full legal name before you search. If the inmate was recently transferred, whether between Coleman’s own units or from a different institution entirely, the BOP locator typically updates within 24 to 48 hours.
Once you find a match, the BOP Inmate Locator typically shows:
The locator does not show detailed disciplinary history, exact housing unit assignments, or the reason for a transfer, since none of that is public information.
If you cannot find the person, double-check the name spelling and BOP register number. If still empty, wait 24 hours and search again, since new commitments and transfers take time to appear. If it still doesn’t show up, call FCI Coleman Medium at 352-689-5000, or contact the U.S. Marshals Service if the person is in pretrial custody instead of serving a sentence.
Recently transferred: Federal inmates move between facilities for classification, medical, program, or bed-space reasons. The locator can take a day or two to catch up after a transfer.
Held at a different Coleman unit: If the person shows up under USP Coleman I, USP Coleman II, or the satellite camp instead of FCI Coleman Medium, that means they’re at a different facility within the same complex, with potentially different visiting, phone, and mail procedures. Confirm which specific unit applies before using this page’s information.
Pretrial or awaiting sentencing: People who haven’t been sentenced yet may be held by the U.S. Marshals Service at a different facility, including a contracted county jail, instead of a BOP institution.
State versus federal custody: If the person was sentenced in Florida state court instead of federal court, they will not appear in the BOP system. Use the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx instead.
Recently released: A released status will typically still show in the locator instead of the person disappearing entirely, though details can vary.
Confirm the person is still at FCI Coleman Medium specifically, not a different Coleman unit, before making a trip, sending a deposit, or mailing a letter. A transfer to USP Coleman I or II, even though it’s the same general campus, can mean a different mailing address and different visiting rules. Call 352-689-5000 to confirm before you act on old information.
The BOP Inmate Locator only covers federal Bureau of Prisons inmates. It does not include Florida state prison inmates, county jail bookings, or people held in other states’ systems. For Florida state prison inmates, use the FDOC Offender Search. For county jail bookings, contact the relevant county sheriff’s office directly.
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Use the BOP Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Enter the inmate's full name or BOP register number. Confirm the result specifically says FCI Coleman Medium, since Coleman is a complex with four separate facilities.
Inmate SearchNo. USP Coleman I and USP Coleman II are separate, higher-security facilities within the same Coleman federal complex. FCI Coleman Medium is the medium-security facility. Confirm which specific unit the BOP Inmate Locator lists.
Inmate SearchThe Coleman Federal Correctional Complex was built to house inmates at multiple security levels in one location for administrative efficiency. It includes FCI Coleman Medium, USP Coleman I, USP Coleman II, and a minimum-security satellite camp, each operating as its own distinct institution.
Inmate SearchNew federal commitments and transfers typically appear in the BOP Inmate Locator within 24 to 48 hours.
Inmate SearchRe-search using the BOP Inmate Locator. If the result now shows USP Coleman I, USP Coleman II, or the satellite camp instead of FCI Coleman Medium, the mailing, visiting, and phone details on this page may no longer apply. Call 352-689-5000 to confirm.
Inmate SearchThey will not appear in the BOP Inmate Locator. Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx instead.
Inmate SearchPeople in pretrial federal custody may be held by the U.S. Marshals Service at a contracted facility instead of at a BOP institution like FCI Coleman Medium. Contact the U.S. Marshals Service for pretrial detainee information.
Inmate SearchAt minimum, the person's full legal name. Their BOP register number, if you have it, will return a faster and more precise result, especially for common names.
Inmate SearchThe BOP Inmate Locator searches by full legal name. A nickname will likely return no results or the wrong person. Use the name from court records.
Inmate SearchNo. It shows current facility, status, and projected release date. Disciplinary records and exact housing unit assignments are not public information.
Inmate Search352-689-5000. The facility is at 846 NE 54th Terrace, Sumterville, FL 33521.
Inmate SearchDouble-check the spelling of the name and confirm you have the correct BOP register number. Wait 24 hours and search again if the person was recently arrested or transferred. If it's still empty, call 352-689-5000 or contact the U.S. Marshals Service if the case is still pretrial.
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