Verified information from Federal Bureau of Prisons.
FCI Pollock follows BOP visiting rules: Saturday, Sunday, and approved federal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with last entry at 2:00 p.m. You must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list before your first visit, and the dress code is strictly enforced.
Get on the approved visitor list
Required before your first visit; the inmate initiates this with their unit team.
Mark Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday
Visiting runs 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with last entry at 2:00 PM.
Bring a valid photo ID
No copies accepted.
Follow the dress code
No see-through clothing, shorts above the knee, low-cut tops, or staff/inmate-uniform lookalikes.
Call ahead
(318) 765-4400 to confirm the current schedule before you travel.
Call (318) 765-4400 for the most up-to-date visiting schedule before you drive. Arrive early for processing. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (no copies). Bring coins for vending machines if applicable. Dress code is enforced strictly.
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Use the official Federal inmate locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/. Search by the inmate's full name. New arrivals and transfers can take 24 to 48 hours to appear. If you still cannot find them after two days, call the facility at (318) 765-4400.
Inmate SearchVisiting days are Saturday, Sunday, and approved federal holidays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last entry is at 2:00 p.m. Maximum 5 visitors. Strict dress code enforced. All visitors must be on the approved list. Always call (318) 765-4400 before driving to confirm current visiting hours, appointment requirements, and holiday closures.
VisitationSend commissary via MoneyGram (code 7932), Western Union FBOP DC, or USPS money order to BOP Des Moines. Do not send money to the facility address. If you are unsure which vendor to use, call the facility at (318) 765-4400 and ask.
CommissaryInmate calls are handled by TRULINCS/TRUFONE. The inmate must add your number to their approved list before any call can be placed. Calls are recorded and monitored and are typically limited to 15 minutes.
Phone CallsMail to: INMATE NAME & REG# / FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION / 1000 AIRBASE ROAD / POLLOCK LA 71467. Standard letters and 4x6 photos are generally accepted. Hardcover books must ship directly from Amazon or an approved retailer. No glitter, stickers, or cash. All mail is inspected.
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