FCI Gilmer Medium and Satellite Camp

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 22, 2024
Address
201 FCI Ln, Glenville, WV 26351
Beds
1650
County
Monroe
Phone
304-626-2500
Fax
304-626-2693
Email
gil-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 6000, Glenville, WV 26351

FCI Gilmer 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 Medium | 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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The Federal Correctional Institution, Gilmer (FCI Gilmer), situated in central West Virginia, plays a crucial role in the federal correctional system, providing medium-security housing for male inmates. Built in 2003, the facility has seen its share of challenges, including attempted escapes, riots, and assaults, yet it remains dedicated to its mission of incarceration, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Inmates at FCI Gilmer are housed in two-person and three-person cells, while those at the adjacent satellite camp reside in dormitories, reflecting the varying security levels of the facilities.

Medical and dental care at FCI Gilmer are comprehensive, covering sick calls, urgent care, medications, and routine physical exams for inmates of different age groups. The facility ensures 24-hour availability of emergency medical services to address any health concerns promptly.

FCI Gilmer also provides mental health care services, including screening, assessment, individual and group counseling, psychoeducational classes, and supportive services. The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is offered at the main facility, granting eligible participants the opportunity to earn a one-year sentence reduction upon completion.

Educational opportunities abound at FCI Gilmer, with literacy, GED, and ESL programs available, along with adult continuing education courses and a parenting program. Inmates can pursue advanced occupational education in Residential Wiring and apprenticeships in various fields, including automobile mechanic, carpentry, electrician, and welding.

The facility's leisure library offers a range of reading materials, including periodicals, newspapers, fiction, nonfiction, and reference books, while the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library provides access to legal materials for inmates to prepare legal documents.

UNICOR at FCI Gilmer plays a vital role in inmate release preparation, offering marketable job skills training to facilitate successful reentry into society. Inmates can also utilize their funds to purchase items at the institution commissary, manage their phone accounts, or contribute to their TRULINCS accounts.

Leisure activities at FCI Gilmer cater to various interests, including organized and informal games, sports, physical fitness programs, table games, hobby crafts, music programs, and intramural activities. Art and hobby craft activities allow inmates to express their creativity through painting, sketching, ceramics, woodworking, and more, while wellness programs focus on screening, assessments, goal setting, fitness, nutrition, and counseling.

In summary, FCI Gilmer strives to provide a structured environment conducive to rehabilitation and personal growth, equipping inmates with the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives and reintegrate successfully into society upon release.

Inmate Locator

FCI Gilmer Medium 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.

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Visitation Information

Gilmer Medium and Camp Minimum - 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

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