FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum (Louisiana)

Overview of the Facility

The FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security federal prison camp located in Oakdale, Louisiana. It operates as a satellite facility of the Federal Detention Center (FDC) Oakdale complex. This camp houses male offenders and is designed for inmates who pose minimal risk to the community.

Contact Information

Address: 1010 East Whatley Road, Oakdale, LA 71463
Phone: (318) 335-4070
Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/oak/

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/

Visitation Information and Hours

Visiting hours are typically on weekends and federal holidays. Contact the facility directly for specific visiting hours and procedures, as they may change. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitation list.

How to Send Money

Money can be sent to inmates through the following methods:

Online: BOP's Trust Fund
Western Union Quick Collect
MoneyGram
Postal Money Order

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates have access to telephones and may make collect calls or use pre-paid phone accounts. Video visitation may be available, but you should check with the facility for current options and procedures.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including:

Educational programs
Vocational training
Substance abuse treatment
Religious services
Recreation activities

Security and Management Information

As a minimum-security camp, this facility has a lower staff-to-inmate ratio compared to higher security prisons. Inmates are housed in dormitory-style units and have more freedom of movement within the camp.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to legal counsel and can receive visits from their attorneys. They also have the right to receive visits from approved family and friends, subject to BOP regulations.

Booking and Release Process

Inmates are typically transferred to this facility from other institutions. Upon arrival, they go through an intake process. For release, inmates may be transferred to a Residential Reentry Center (halfway house) or released directly to the community, depending on their sentence and behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are typically allowed to bring a clear plastic bag with money for vending machines, identification, and essential medical items. Check with the facility for specific allowed items.

Can inmates receive packages?

Generally, inmates cannot receive packages directly from family or friends. However, they may be able to receive certain approved items through authorized vendors.

What work opportunities are available for inmates?

Inmates at the camp may have opportunities to work in various areas such as food service, maintenance, landscaping, or clerical positions within the facility.

General Visiting and Contacting Information

We provide detailed visiting and contact information for FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum. If you are have completed a FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum inmate search and have located an inmate, the information on this page will help you to stay in contact. We help you send money to jail, send & receive text messages, and provide the address for in-person visits.

Sending Money

Inmates who are currently imprisoned in FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum can receive money into their commissary account via money order, check or cash. Inmate visitors can also deposit money directly into the inmate's account at prison administrative office. Note: When sending the money via money order or check, mention the inmate id and full name on the back of the slip.

Sending a Package / Mail

You can send any mail to the inmates who are imprisoned in FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum. Please send the mail or package to the address mentioned below.

Inmate Name,

Inmate ID,

2105 East Whatley Road, Oakdale, LA, 71463

Please make sure the mail or package that you are sending comes under the list of approved items. For further clarification on the allowed items, contact the prison administration directly on 318-335-4466 .

Note: In case you want to send packages, you need to get prior approval from the prison administration. Contact the prison / jail staff for more information.

Phone calls

Inmates can call to any person outside who are on the approved members list between 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The cost of the call is beared by the receiver and the call can be of maximum 30 minutes. During rush hours, the calling time is reduced drastically to 10 minutes.

Visitation Rules

You need to get yourself registered in the visitors list before visiting any inmate in the prison. If you are visiting someone in FDC - Oakdale Satellite Prison Camp - Minimum, make sure you are in approved visitors list. Confirm with the prison authorities before coming to visit the inmate.

Listed below are the basic visitation rules which one must adhere to:

Visitor must not be a prior felon.
Visitor must have a valid government ID.
A legal guardian must be accompanied for children below 16 years of age.

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