Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Lompoc is a low-security federal prison for male inmates, located in Lompoc, California. It is part of the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex (FCC), which also includes a low-security federal prison.
The address for FCI Lompoc is:
FCI Lompoc
3600 Guard Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 736-4154
Driving directions: Google Maps
FCI Lompoc primarily houses male inmates and is known for its focus on inmate rehabilitation through educational, vocational and treatment programs. The facility also has a nearby satellite camp for minimum-security inmates.
How do I add money to an inmate’s commissary at FCI Lompoc?
Inmates at FCI Lompoc can receive funds in their commissary accounts to purchase items like food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Here’s how to add funds:
1. Online Payment Through MoneyGram or Western Union
- MoneyGram: Use the Receive Code 7932 and provide the inmate’s eight-digit registration number and full name. This is one of the fastest ways to transfer money.
- Western Union: Use the Code City: FBOP and provide the inmate’s eight-digit registration number and full name.
2. Mailing a Money Order
Funds can be sent via money order to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ national processing center:
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Insert Valid Committed Inmate Name
Insert Inmate Eight-Digit Register Number
Post Office Box 474701
Des Moines, Iowa 50947-0001
Ensure the inmate’s name and registration number are clearly written on the money order, and include a valid sender’s address.
How to find an inmate’s information
You can find information about inmates at FCI Lompoc using the Bureau of Prisons’ Inmate Locator, available on the BOP’s website. You’ll need the inmate’s full name or BOP registration number to use the locator.
Once found, you can view:
- Inmate’s age, gender, and race
- Projected release date
- Facility location
How to contact someone at FCI Lompoc
Inmates at FCI Lompoc can only make outgoing calls through the TRULINCS system, which requires funds in the inmate’s commissary account. You can help facilitate communication by ensuring funds are available for phone credits.
Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, but you can stay in touch by:
Writing letters
Ensure all correspondence includes the inmate’s full name and registration number and is addressed to:
Inmate Name,Inmate Registration Number
FCI Lompoc
3600 Guard Rd.
Lompoc, CA 93436
Sending emails
Inmates can receive emails via the TRULINCS email system. To use this service, the inmate must add your email address to their contact list, after which you’ll receive instructions to communicate electronically.
How to send mail to an inmate at FCI Lompoc
Inmates can receive letters, photos, and paperback books directly from publishers. Keep the following in mind:
- All mail should include the inmate’s full name and registration number.
- Books and magazines must come directly from an approved vendor or publisher (e.g., Amazon, Barnes & Noble).
- Packages are only allowed with prior approval from prison staff and usually pertain to legal or educational materials.
How to get help for someone in federal custody
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Published October 24, 2024.