Fresno County, CA Jail and Prison System

Address:	33500 West California Avenue, Mendota, CA 93640
E-mail:	execassistant@bop.gov
Phone:	559-274-4000
Fax:	559-274-4223
Website:	https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/men/
Facebook:	https://www.facebook.com/pages/Federal-Correctional-Institution-Mendota/330773943683057

Mendota FCI is a Medium-security (with minimum-security prison camp) security level Federal Prison located in the city of Mendota, California. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under California state and federal laws. The Federal Prison was opened in 2012 Mendota FCI has a total population of 1,312, being the 38th largest facility in California. The facility has a capacity of 1,600 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.

Mendota FCI Federal Prison belongs to the Western Region BOP Region. The facility is part of Eastern District of California judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.

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1,312 Population

1,600 Capacity
Western Region BOP Region
Eastern District of California Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Mendota FCI ?

Locating an Inmate in Mendota FCI

The best way to locate or get information of any inmate currently incarcerated in Mendota FCI is to contact the Federal Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/.

Be Approved

Make sure an inmate you are visiting have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to Mendota FCI Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a Mendota FCI inmate contact the facility directly via 559-274-4000 phone number.

Visitation Days and Hours

For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the Federal Prison directly.

Visiting a Mendota FCI inmate on holidays:

The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.

	USP General Visiting Hours
Mon	—
Tue	—
Wed	—
Thu	—
Fri	—
Sat	8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun	8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Hol	8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Mendota FCI .

To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the Federal Prison administration at 559-274-4000. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at execassistant@bop.gov.

You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page here.

For sending a mail or a care package to an Mendota FCI Federal Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:

Inmate Mail 1	Inmate Mail 2	Freight and non-USPS parcels	Staff Mail
For inmates at the FCI: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER FCI MENDOTA FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 9 MENDOTA, CA 93640	For inmates at the Camp: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER FCI MENDOTA FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SATELLITE CAMP P.O. BOX 9 MENDOTA, CA 93640	STAFF NAME FCI MENDOTA FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ATTN: WAREHOUSE 33500 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE MENDOTA, CA 93640	STAFF NAME FCI MENDOTA FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 39 MENDOTA, CA 9364

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

Do NOT send money to an inmate using this facility's address. All funds sent through the mail must be addressed to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. This applies to all Federal inmates, regardless of where they are incarcerated.