Federal Bureau of Prisons A-Z Topics Site Map FOIA Search Home About Us Inmates Locations Careers Business Resources Contact Us Freedom Of Information Act A powerful resource for gaining access to our public records and information. Overview Records Exemptions & Exclusions FAQs Privacy Request Information Pending Requests Impact of COVID-19 on FOIA Processing Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BOP has adjusted its normal operations to balance the needs of completing its mission as effectively and efficiently as possible while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of our staff. As a result, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgment as well as a substantive response to your FOIA request. We will be able to acknowledge requests made electronically more quickly than by mail. You may reach out to our FOIA Offices and FOIA Public Liaison if you have any questions about your request. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience. What Is FOIA? The Freedom of Information Act was enacted in 1966 to provide any person with access to Federal agency records and information. It applies only to Federal agencies, not to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies (each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records). See the U.S. Department of Justice FOIA page for more information on the Freedom of Information Act. DOJ FOIA Resources DOJ FOIA Regulations DOJ FOIA Reference Guide Contacting the Bureau's FOIA Office Who should I contact if I have a question about how to make a request? Write: FOIA/PA Section Office of General Counsel, Room 924 Federal Bureau of Prisons 320 First Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20534 Email: OGC_EFOIA@BOP.GOV Phone: Before calling, please see the How to Request Information, Track Request, or FAQs tabs. We have found well over 90% of questions we answer on the telephone are answered on our web page. If you are unable to locate the answer on our web page, our phone number is (202) 616-7750. If the automated message does not answer your question, please either leave a message or select the option to talk with someone. Please note staff are not always available to answer calls, but we strive to return all voice mails within 24 business hours. Who should I contact if I have a question about a request I made? You should contact the office processing your request. Please provide your FOIA request number when contacting us about a current or past request. Office Phone Number E-Mail Address Central Office 202-616-7750 OGC_EFOIA@BOP.GOV Southeast Region 803-637-1454 SERO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV South Central Region 972-730-8600 SCRO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV Western Region 209-956-9739 WXRO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV North Central Region 913-551-1004 NCRO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV Northeast Region 215-521-7391 NERO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV Mid-Atlantic Region 301-317-3125 MXRO-FOIA-S@BOP.GOV BOP's FOIA Public Liaison BOP's FOIA Public Liaison is available to explain the FOIA process to you, provide information about the status of your request, and to otherwise assist you in understanding how your request is being handled. BOP's Public Liaison is Mr. C. Darnell Stroble, and he can be reached at (202) 616-7750. Note: documents in Portable Document Format (PDF) require Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view, download Adobe Acrobat Reader. About Us About Our Agency About Our Facilities Historical Information Statistics Inmates Find an Inmate First Step Act Communications Custody & Care Visiting Voice a Concern Locations List of our Facilities Map of our Locations Search for a Facility Careers Life at the BOP Explore Opportunities Current Openings Application Process Our Hiring Process Business Acquisitions Solicitations & Awards Reentry Contracting Resources Policy & Forms News Stories Press Releases Publications Research & Reports Resources For ... Victims & Witnesses Employees Federal Executions Former Inmates Media Reps Contact Us FOIA No FEAR Act Privacy Policy Information Quality Website Feedback USA.gov Justice.gov Open Government NIC UNICOR . FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN USAJOBS