Sending Mail to FCI Oakdale II

Mailing Address

Send all mail for FCI Oakdale II inmates to:

[Inmate Full Committed Name]
[Inmate 8-Digit Register Number]
FCI Oakdale II
2105 East Whatley Rd
Oakdale, LA 71463

Note: The address for FCI Oakdale II (medium security) is 2105 East Whatley Rd. FCI Oakdale I is at a different address on the same campus (1507 East Whatley Rd). Make sure you’re using the correct address for your loved one’s facility.

Always include the inmate’s full committed name (the legal name from sentencing) and their 8-digit register number. Mail without this information may be returned or destroyed.

Letters and Cards

Personal letters and cards are accepted. Write in ink (any color) and include your return address. Write clearly so the inmate’s name and register number are legible. All general correspondence is opened and inspected before delivery.

Books and Magazines

BOP’s publication policy applies to FCI Oakdale II:

• Books: Order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or another retailer and ship directly to the inmate’s address. Do not send books from your home — they will be rejected.
• Magazines: Purchase a gift subscription through the publisher. Publisher ships directly to the facility.
• Newspapers: Same policy — must come from the publisher or an authorized subscription service.

Publications sent from a personal address will be returned or confiscated.

Packages From Home

Home packages are prohibited at BOP federal facilities. There are two exceptions, both requiring prior written approval from the inmate’s unit team:

• Release clothing (as the inmate nears release)
• Authorized medical devices

Do not send clothing, food, personal care items, or any other packaged goods to FCI Oakdale II — they will be rejected.

Special (Legal) Mail

Mail from attorneys, federal courts, and certain officials is treated as Special Mail under BOP policy. It can only be opened in the inmate’s presence — not inspected before delivery. Mark the envelope clearly:

“Special Mail — Open Only in the Presence of the Inmate”

Sending Photos

Standard print photos can be included in regular mail at FCI Oakdale II:

• Standard prints accepted (4”x6” or similar)
• No Polaroid or instant photos
• No nudity, no explicit content, no depictions of illegal activities
• Photos with gang-related gestures or visible tattoos may be rejected
• Place photos loose in the envelope — not in a package

For convenience, Pigeonly prints and mails photos from your phone, formatted per BOP guidelines. For digital messaging, CorrLinks (corrlinks.com) is text-only and does not support attachments.

When Mail Gets Rejected

Mail may be rejected or withheld if it:

• Contains contraband or instructions for illegal activity
• Threatens the security or orderly running of the facility
• Contains sexually explicit material
• Is in a language BOP cannot screen
• Is a package from home (outside the narrow exceptions)

The inmate is notified when mail is rejected and may appeal through BOP’s administrative remedy process.