Midway Islands Jail
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Federal Detention Center (FDC) Honolulu
Midway Atoll is an unincorporated U.S. territory managed as a National Wildlife Refuge with no permanent population and no county jail, so people arrested there fall under federal jurisdiction and are generally held at the Federal Bureau of Prisons' FDC Honolulu in Hawaii.
- Address
- 351 Elliott Street, Honolulu, HI 96819
- Phone
- (808) 838-4200
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/hon/
- Inmate search
- https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/
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How to find an inmate
Midway Atoll has no county jail or sheriff, and federal criminal cases from the atoll are handled through the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. To check whether someone is in federal custody, search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov using the person's full name or federal register number, or call FDC Honolulu at (808) 838-4200. People held only briefly after arrest may not appear in the locator yet, so you may need to contact the U.S. Marshals Service in Honolulu or the court.
Visitation
Visits for people held at FDC Honolulu in Honolulu are governed by Federal Bureau of Prisons rules. Visitors usually must be approved in advance and placed on the inmate's visiting list. Check the FDC Honolulu page on bop.gov or call the facility to confirm current visiting schedules, identification requirements, and dress code before traveling.
Bail and bond
Because Midway cases are federal, release before trial is decided by a U.S. Magistrate Judge in Honolulu at a detention hearing, not through a county bail schedule. The judge may order release on conditions, require a bond, or order detention pending trial. Contact the defense attorney, the Federal Public Defender for the District of Hawaii, or the court clerk for the status and terms of release.
Mail and money
Mail for inmates at FDC Honolulu must include the inmate's full name and federal register number and follow Federal Bureau of Prisons mail rules. Money is deposited to a federal inmate trust fund account using the methods approved by the Bureau of Prisons. Confirm the current mailing address format, deposit options, and any restrictions on bop.gov or by calling the facility.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a jail on Midway Atoll?
No. Midway Atoll has no county jail, and people arrested there are generally held in federal custody at FDC Honolulu in Hawaii.
How do I find out if someone from Midway is in custody?
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov or call FDC Honolulu at (808) 838-4200 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of FDC Honolulu?
FDC Honolulu is at 351 Elliott Street, Honolulu, HI 96819, and the main phone number is (808) 838-4200.
How is bail handled for a Midway arrest?
Release is decided by a federal magistrate judge in the District of Hawaii at a detention hearing, so contact the defense attorney or the court clerk for the conditions of release.