Phone Calls & Email at FCI Oakdale II

TRULINCS calls are FCC-capped at $0.06/min. CorrLinks handles email. The inmate starts both — they add you first.

Overview

FCI Oakdale II uses TRULINCS — the BOP’s Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System — for both phone calls and email. Calls go through TRULINCS terminals inside the housing units. Email goes through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com. In both cases, the inmate must add you to their approved contact list first. Nothing can happen until that step is done.

Quick Facts

Phone calls go through TRULINCS. The inmate must add your number before they can call.
Interstate calls are capped at $0.06 per minute by the FCC.
All calls are recorded and monitored — never discuss legal matters or anything sensitive.
Email is handled through CorrLinks at corrlinks.com — text only, no attachments.
The inmate adds your email address; you'll receive an invitation to accept communication.
Messages max out at 13,000 characters. No file or photo attachments allowed.
No public video visitation is currently available at FCI Oakdale II.

Phone Calls Through TRULINCS

The Process

The inmate adds your phone number to their TRULINCS approved contact list.
BOP staff reviews and approves the contact request (a few days).
Once approved, the inmate can call your number from TRULINCS terminals in the facility.
Your phone rings like a normal incoming call — no app or account needed on your end.

Call Rates

By FCC regulation, interstate calls at federal facilities are capped at $0.06 per minute. The inmate’s Trust Fund (commissary) account covers the cost — you do not need to set up a payment account to receive calls.

What Not to Say on a Call

Every TRULINCS call at FCI Oakdale II is recorded and may be reviewed by BOP staff. Do not discuss:

Pending legal matters or court strategy (use privileged legal mail instead)
Anything related to criminal activity
Anything you wouldn’t say in front of a federal officer

Calls that touch on these topics can be used in proceedings against the inmate.

If Calls Stop Coming Through

Confirm your number is on the inmate’s currently approved list — not just submitted
Check if your mobile carrier is blocking calls from correctional facilities (common with some carriers — ask your carrier about unblocking inmate call numbers)
Call FCI Oakdale II at (318) 335-4466 if the problem persists

Email Through CorrLinks

Federal inmates use CorrLinks — not personal email apps. Set it up at corrlinks.com.

How to Get Started

Step 1 — The inmate acts first:
They log into TRULINCS, go to their contact list, and add your email address. BOP reviews and approves it.

Step 2 — You receive an invitation:
CorrLinks sends an automated email asking you to accept communication from the inmate. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it within a few days of the inmate adding you.

Step 3 — Accept and message:
Click the link in the invitation email. Create a free CorrLinks account (or log in if you have one). Accept the request. You can now exchange messages.

CorrLinks Limitations

Text only — no photos, files, PDFs, or attachments of any kind
13,000 character limit per message (~2 typed pages)
Monitored — all messages are read by BOP staff
If you don’t accept the invitation within the allowed window, it expires and the inmate has to resend it

Sending Photos via CorrLinks

You cannot attach photos to CorrLinks messages. To send physical photos to an inmate at FCI Oakdale II, use a printing service like Pigeonly that formats photos per BOP guidelines and mails them to the facility.

Video Visitation

BOP has been rolling out video visiting to federal facilities via facility-issued tablets. FCI Oakdale II may offer video visits — availability varies and can change based on institutional needs. Call the facility at (318) 335-4466 to confirm whether video visiting is currently available and how to schedule. Visitors must be on the approved visiting list. All sessions are monitored and recorded.

Families Also Ask

6 of 6 questions

How does an inmate at FCI Oakdale II call me?

The inmate adds your phone number to their TRULINCS approved contact list. Once BOP approves it, they can call from TRULINCS terminals at the facility. Your phone rings like a normal call — no app or account setup needed on your end.

Phone Calls

How much do phone calls cost at FCI Oakdale II?

Interstate calls are FCC-capped at $0.06 per minute. The inmate pays from their Trust Fund account. You do not pay to receive the call.

Phone Calls

Are calls at FCI Oakdale II monitored?

Yes. All TRULINCS calls are recorded and subject to review by BOP staff at any time. Never discuss legal strategy or sensitive matters on a TRULINCS call.

Phone Calls

How do I set up CorrLinks email with an inmate at FCI Oakdale II?

The inmate adds your email to their TRULINCS contact list. BOP approves it, then CorrLinks sends you an invitation email. Accept it through corrlinks.com to set up your account and start messaging.

Phone Calls

Can I send photos through CorrLinks at FCI Oakdale II?

No. CorrLinks is text-only. To send physical photos, use a service like Pigeonly that prints and mails photos following BOP mail guidelines.

Phone Calls

Is there video visitation at FCI Oakdale II?

BOP has been rolling out video visiting to federal facilities via tablets. FCI Oakdale II may offer video visits — call (318) 335-4466 to confirm current availability and scheduling. Visitors must be on the approved list and sessions are monitored.

Phone Calls