FCI Miami Low and Satellite Camp

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 14, 2024
Address
15801 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33177
Beds
1070
County
Dade
Phone
305-259-2100
Fax
305-259-2160
Email
mia-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 779800, Miami, FL 33177

FCI Miami 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.

The phone carrier is Trulincs, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

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

Satellite View of FCI Miami Low and Satellite Camp

You can support your loved ones at FCI Miami on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 305-259-2100.

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Miami and adjacent satellite prison camp, established in 1976, holds a significant historical context as it originally sheltered refugees from Cuba, many of whom arrived with criminal records during the Mariel Boatlift. Over the years, it has housed several notable inmates, including Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, who served 17 years of a 40-year sentence and was considered a prisoner of war. Lou Pearlman, a music producer associated with popular bands like Backstreet Boys and N’SYNC, was sentenced to 25 years for orchestrating a Ponzi scheme. Additionally, there was an infamous helicopter escape attempt involving Benjamin "Barry" Kramer, a notorious drug smuggler, leading to the installation of anti-helicopter wires across the property.

In terms of housing, inmates at FCI Miami are accommodated in two-person cells, while those at the camp reside in dormitories with two-person cubicles. There are 850 inmates in the Low and about 200 in the Camp.

Health services provided at FCI Miami cover a range of medical needs, including sick call, physical examinations, prescription medication, dental and eye care, as well as testing for HIV, TB, and Hepatitis. While emergency care is accessible 24/7, routine care requires inmates to submit a sick call request.

Psychology services are available in English and Spanish, offering evaluations, crisis consultations, individual and group counseling, and referrals to health services. Program placements are arranged based on inmate requests or visits to open houses.

Both FCI Miami and the camp host a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), along with drug abuse education courses and non-residential treatment programs. Inmates who qualify for and complete will earn one year off of their sentence.

Education opportunities at FCI Miami encompass literacy, GED, GED prep, and ESL programs, with incentives for completing tests or examinations. Other courses include parenting, janitorial, pre-release preparation, college, and correspondence programs for high school diplomas and post-secondary education. Advanced occupational education focuses on Custodial Maintenance and HVAC-1, while vocational training is offered in Drafting. Apprenticeships in Electrical, HVAC, and plumbing are available at both the main building and the camp. Library services include leisure reading materials, access to legal resources through the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library, and facilities for document preparation and reproduction.

UNICOR facilities for clothing and textile production are exclusive to the FCI Miami Camp.

Inmates can spend up to $360 monthly at the commissary, with exemptions for stamps and over-the-counter medical items. Account management and balance inquiries are facilitated through TRULINCS computers and the inmate telephone system. Here is a list and prices of items sold at the commissary in FCI Miami.

Recreational activities at FCI Miami encompass a recreation yard, structured group exercises, sports, and a variety of art and hobby craft activities, fostering physical and creative outlets for inmates.

This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you adjust to institutional life:

Inmate Locator

FCI Miami 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. Your search should start with the first locator to see if your loved one is there. You will need the offender's first and last name and it must be spelled exactly. If you have a eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx)

If you cannot find your inmate in the federal search, the second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is all the inmates currently incarcerated in all prisons, jails and detention centers. You do not need to sign up to use 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

Miami Low - Visiting Hours

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

Miami Camp - Visiting Hours

  • Friday 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Holidays 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Visiting Information

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.