Find an Inmate at FCI Oakdale II

Search the BOP Inmate Locator by name or register number. FCI Oakdale II's code is OAD. Here's what to do if someone doesn't show up.

Overview

FCI Oakdale II is a federal facility — every inmate here is searchable through the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov/inmateloc/. Because it’s federal, you don’t need to know which specific facility someone is at — just search their name or register number and BOP’s single national database will find them.

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Quick Facts

Search all federal inmates at bop.gov/inmateloc/ — by name or 8-digit register number.
FCI Oakdale II's BOP facility code is OAD. The search result will show this code.
New transfers may take 24–48 hours to appear after arrival.
The register number is the most reliable search term — name spelling varies.
If someone doesn't appear after 48 hours, call FCI Oakdale II at (318) 335-4466.
Sign up for free custody status alerts at vinelink.com.

Where to Search

BOP Inmate Locator — bop.gov/inmateloc/

The Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains one unified database for all federal inmates across every facility. Go to bop.gov/inmateloc/ and search by:

Name — use the inmate’s full committed name (from their sentencing documents)
Register number — the 8-digit BOP number (format: XXXXX-XXX)

The result will show their current facility code. FCI Oakdale II’s code is OAD. FCI Oakdale I — located on the same campus but a separate facility — shows as OAK. If you see OAD, the person is at FCI Oakdale II.

What Is the Register Number?

Every federal inmate is assigned an 8-digit register number when they enter BOP custody. You’ll need it to send money, send mail, and set up CorrLinks email. The BOP locator displays it once you find the right person by name.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

Recent transfer. The BOP locator takes 24–48 hours to update after a transfer. If you know they’ve been moved to FCI Oakdale II, wait two days before searching.
Wrong name. Search by the committed name — the legal name from sentencing, not a nickname or alias.
Pre-sentencing. Inmates awaiting sentencing may be at a detention center, not a sentenced facility, and may appear differently.
Released. If their sentence is complete, they won’t appear as currently incarcerated.

When to Call the Facility

If someone doesn’t appear in the BOP locator after 48 hours and you have reason to believe they’re at FCI Oakdale II, call (318) 335-4466. Have their full committed name and register number ready.

FCI Oakdale I vs. FCI Oakdale II

Both facilities are on the FCC Oakdale campus but have different addresses, security levels, and inmate populations:

	FCI Oakdale I	FCI Oakdale II
BOP Code	OAK	OAD
Security	Low	Medium
Address	1507 East Whatley Rd	2105 East Whatley Rd
Phone	(318) 335-4070	(318) 335-4466

The BOP locator result will clearly show which facility code applies to the inmate you’re searching.

Getting Transfer and Release Alerts

Sign up for VINE at vinelink.com to receive free alerts when an inmate’s BOP custody status changes — transfers, release, or other updates. You can choose to be notified by phone call, text, or email.

Families Also Ask

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Where do I search for a federal inmate at FCI Oakdale II?

Go to bop.gov/inmateloc/ and search by the inmate's full committed name or 8-digit register number. If they're at FCI Oakdale II, the result will show facility code OAD.

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What does OAD mean in the BOP locator?

OAD is the BOP facility code for FCI Oakdale II in Oakdale, LA. OAK is the code for FCI Oakdale I — a separate, lower-security facility on the same campus.

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What if someone doesn't appear in the BOP locator?

Wait 24–48 hours after a transfer before searching. Try alternate name spellings or the register number. If they still don't appear, call FCI Oakdale II at (318) 335-4466.

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How is FCI Oakdale II different from FCI Oakdale I?

FCI Oakdale II is a medium-security facility (BOP code OAD) at 2105 East Whatley Rd, Oakdale, LA. FCI Oakdale I is low-security (code OAK) at 1507 East Whatley Rd on the same campus. The BOP locator will tell you which facility your loved one is assigned to.

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Can I get notified when an inmate's status changes?

Yes. Sign up for free VINE notifications at vinelink.com. You'll receive alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's BOP custody status changes — including transfers or release.

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