FCI Bastrop Low and Satellite Camp

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 18, 2024
Address
1341 Hwy 95 N, Bastrop, TX 78602
Beds
1156
County
Bastrop
Phone
512-321-3903
Fax
512-304-0117
Email
bas-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 1010, Bastrop, TX 78602

FCI Bastrop is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for Federal Low | Minimum facility.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

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You can support your loved ones at FCI Bastrop on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 512-321-3903.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into FCI Bastrop procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

Located in Texas, the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Bastrop serves as a low-security federal prison for male inmates. Managed by the FBOP, it houses an adjacent satellite prison camp for minimum-security offenders. Positioned just 8 miles north of Bastrop city and 30 miles southeast of Austin, FCI Bastrop has been operational since 1979.

In terms of notable events, FCI Bastrop witnessed an escape in 2009 when Leandro Luna and Adan Chavez, both with narcotics convictions, fled the facility in a stolen Federal Bureau of Prisons vehicle en route to Mexico. They were apprehended six days later by Mexican authorities. Additionally, the prison has housed high-profile inmates such as former NFL receiver Sam Hurd, convicted for conspiracy to possess controlled substances, and Richard Causey, the former chief accountant of Enron Corporation.

Housing arrangements at FCI Bastrop consist of inmates being housed in two-man cells within five dormitories. Health services are comprehensive, covering sick call, dental care, physical examinations, emergency medical and dental care, and prescription medications. Inmates have access to psychologists for counseling and mental health services, including individual and group therapy and substance abuse programs.

The facility offers a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) along with drug abuse education courses, Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP), and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) sessions. Education services include literacy, GED, ESL programs, Adult Continuing Education (ACE), and occupational training in various fields such as Building Trades, Culinary Arts, and Horticulture. Apprenticeships are also available in disciplines like Carpentry, Electrician, and Plumbing.

Library services comprise leisure and law libraries housed in the Education Department, providing inmates with access to legal materials and recreational reading materials. FCI Bastrop's UNICOR factory focuses on retrofitting vehicles for government agencies. Inmates can utilize funds for commissary purchases, phone accounts, and TRULINCS accounts, with spending limits and withdrawal policies in place.

Recreation amenities include indoor and outdoor facilities such as gyms, hobby craft shops, weight areas, and recreational yards, offering inmates opportunities for physical fitness and leisure activities. The satellite camp also provides fitness areas and hobby craft shops for its occupants. Through these comprehensive services and programs, FCI Bastrop aims to facilitate rehabilitation and promote positive inmate outcomes within its facility.

Inmate Locator

FCI Bastrop Low and Satellite Camp is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. To begin your search, simply input the exact first and last name of the individual you are looking for. Alternatively, if you possess an eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx), you can use that for quicker results.

If your search within the federal system proves unsuccessful, InmateAid Inmate Search provides an additional avenue. This database encompasses inmates currently incarcerated in various prisons, jails, and detention centers nationwide. Utilizing this free inmate locator doesn't require any sign-up process, ensuring convenient access for users. This free inmate locator.

If you are looking for someone who has been recently taken into custody, you may access the Arrest Record Search feature, there is a cost for this fresh information

Visitation Information

Bastrop Low and Satellite Camp - Visiting Hours

  • Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Holidays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Visiting Information

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