Federal Detention Center, Honolulu

You can support your loved ones at FDC Honolulu on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 808-838-4200.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into FDC Honolulu procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

The Federal Detention Center, Honolulu (FDC Honolulu), is a maximum security federal prison facility located adjacent to Honolulu International Airport in Hawaii. It accommodates male and female prisoners of all security levels awaiting court proceedings or serving brief sentences. FDC Honolulu houses inmates sentenced under both federal and Hawaiian law, particularly those for whom the state prison system lacks capacity.

Women in prison are often the primary or sole caregivers of children before incarceration. For offenders who will give birth during their incarceration, there are two programs offered to assist these mothers before, during, and after childbirth; these include Mothers and Infants Together (MINT) and the Residential Parenting Program (RPP). The Program Statement, Female Offender Manual, is the agency's primary policy addressing the management of incarcerated women. The agency also issued an Operations Memorandum requiring all female sites to provide five types of feminine hygiene products to inmates free of charge.

Notable inmates have included the stars of the reality TV show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," who were briefly detained in 2006 for charges related to an illegal bounty warrant issued in Mexico. However, the charges against them were later dismissed.

In terms of facilities, inmates at FDC Honolulu are housed in two-person cells. The prison offers comprehensive health services, including sick call, emergency care, medications, dental care, and preventive care. Psychological services include screening, assessment, counseling, and referral to medical treatment.

While FDC Honolulu does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), referrals can be made to institutions that do provide RDAP. A Drug Abuse Education Course and the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP) are available here, Educational opportunities encompass literacy, GED, ESL programs, with incentives provided for progress and completion. The prison also provides leisure libraries, legal materials, and opportunities for inmates to prepare legal documents.

Recreation services at FDC Honolulu include organized and informal games, sports, physical fitness activities, hobby crafts, music programs, and social events. Inmates can also participate in art and hobbycraft activities such as painting, ceramics, woodworking, and knitting.

Overall, FDC Honolulu aims to provide a supportive environment for inmates awaiting court proceedings or serving short sentences, offering a range of programs and services to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being during their confinement.