FCI Butner Medium II Inmate Search. Find Someone with the BOP Locator

How to Search

Go to bop.gov/inmateloc/ and enter the person’s first and last name. You can also search by their 8-digit BOP register number if you have it. The locator searches all BOP facilities nationwide, so it will return a result whether the person is at FCI Butner Medium II or has been transferred elsewhere.

What the Search Returns

The search result shows the person’s full name, their BOP register number, and their current facility assignment. If they are at FCI Butner Medium II, you will see “FCI Butner Medium II” listed as the institution. Write down the full register number from this screen.

Note on the Butner campus: FCC Butner has four separate institutions: FCI Butner Low, FCI Butner Medium I, FCI Butner Medium II, and FMC Butner. Each has its own mailing address and visiting schedule. FCI Butner Medium II and FMC Butner even share the same P.O. Box, so confirming the exact institution matters. The locator will tell you exactly which institution the person is assigned to. Do not assume they are at FCI Butner Medium II if you have not confirmed it.

What the Register Number Is Used For

The 8-digit BOP register number is how the Bureau of Prisons identifies each person in federal custody. You need it for:

• Money deposits: MoneyGram, Western Union, and USPS money orders all require the register number plus the person’s last name as the account reference.
• Mail: Put the register number on every envelope so staff can match your letter to the right person. This matters even more at FCI Butner Medium II because it shares a P.O. Box with FMC Butner.
• CorrLinks email: When the inmate adds you to their contact list from inside, they use your email address. When you set up your account at corrlinks.com, you link to them by register number.
• Visit planning: The register number is not required to visit, but confirming it helps you verify you have the right person before traveling.

If You Cannot Find the Person

A few things can explain why a search comes back empty:

• Recently booked or transferred: The BOP updates its locator regularly, but there can be a lag of one to two days after a transfer or initial commitment. Wait and try again.
• Name spelling: Try alternate spellings or enter just the last name to see all results.
• Released: If the person was released, they will no longer appear in the locator.
• Pre-trial detainee: People awaiting trial in federal court are sometimes held at contract facilities that are not in the BOP locator. Check with the U.S. Marshals Service or the holding facility directly.

If you still cannot find the person, call FCI Butner Medium II at (919) 575-8000.

After You Find Them

Use the register number to set up communication and visits:

• Send money through MoneyGram, Western Union, or USPS money order.
• Plan a visit using the 16-point monthly system on Saturday, Sunday, or a federal holiday.
• Set up phone calls and CorrLinks email so they can reach you between visits.
• Send a letter or photos to P.O. Box 1500, Butner, NC 27509.