FCI Butner Medium I Inmate Search. Find Someone on BOP.gov

How to Search for Someone at FCI Butner Medium I

Go to bop.gov/inmateloc/ and enter one of the following:

• Full legal name (first and last name as it appears on court documents)
• BOP register number (format: XXXXX-XXX)

The locator returns the inmate’s current facility, projected release date, age, and register number. If your search returns no results, work through these steps:

1. Check the spelling. The BOP uses the inmate’s legal name, not a nickname or alias.
2. Try the register number if you have it.
3. If the person was recently transferred to FCI Butner Medium I, wait 1 to 2 business days for the record to update.
4. Call the facility directly at (919) 575-4541 to confirm location.

Confirm the Right Butner Institution

FCC Butner is a campus with four separate institutions. Each has its own P.O. Box and BOP code:

Institution	BOP Code	P.O. Box
FCI Butner Low	BUF	P.O. Box 999
FCI Butner Medium I	BUT	P.O. Box 1000
FCI Butner Medium II	BTF	P.O. Box 1500
FMC Butner	BUH	P.O. Box 1500

The BOP Inmate Locator result will show which institution the person is at. If it shows “FCI Butner” without specifying Medium I or II, look at the BOP code in the result or call (919) 575-4541 to confirm.

What the Register Number Is Used For

The register number is the inmate’s unique federal ID. It follows them for the entire sentence. You will need it for:

• Sending money: MoneyGram and Western Union both require the 8-digit register number (no dashes) plus the inmate’s last name on the same account field.
• CorrLinks email: You’ll need the register number to locate the inmate when they send you a connection request.
• Visitor approval: The BP-629 visitor application form requires the register number.
• Mailing letters: Include the register number on every envelope to make sure mail reaches the right person at the right institution.

Write it down. Save it in your phone. You will use it over and over.

Why Someone Might Not Show Up in the Search

There are several reasons a search might not return results:

The person is in federal pretrial custody. The BOP Inmate Locator only shows sentenced federal inmates. If they have not been sentenced yet, they may be in a U.S. Marshals holding facility and will not appear in the BOP system.

The record has not updated yet. Transfers between facilities take 1 to 2 business days to reflect in the locator.

The name is entered differently. The BOP uses committed names from legal documents. Try alternate spellings, middle names, or just the last name to see a broader list.

The person has been released. Released inmates are removed from the active locator. If someone was recently released, the BOP’s Find an Inmate page may still show a record with a past release date.

If none of these explain the missing record, call FCI Butner Medium I at (919) 575-4541.

What the Search Results Tell You

The locator result includes several pieces of information:

• Name: The committed name on file with the BOP
• Register Number: The unique 8-digit ID (formatted XXXXX-XXX)
• Age: Current age
• Race and Sex: From the intake record
• Release Date: Projected release date based on current sentence
• Located At: The institution where they are currently housed

The release date is a projection based on current sentence calculations. It can change if the inmate earns or loses good conduct time, completes RDAP, or has other sentence modifications.

If Your Loved One Is No Longer at FCI Butner Medium I

Inmates move between BOP institutions for many reasons, including program placement, medical needs, disciplinary action, or routine population management. If the locator shows a different institution, the transfer has already been processed. The result will show the new facility. Use that information to look up contact details for the new institution on bop.gov.

You can also call (919) 575-4541. The staff at FCI Butner Medium I can often confirm a recent transfer date and the receiving institution.