FCI Miami (low-security)
Federal Correctional Institution, Miami (FCI Miami) is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Miami, Florida. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. The facility is part of the Miami Federal Correctional Complex, which includes the adjacent FCI Miami Satellite Prison Camp.
Overview
FCI Miami is a low-security correctional institution that opened in 1976. The facility is located in southwest Miami-Dade County and houses approximately 825 inmates. Due to its location in South Florida, the facility has a significant Spanish-speaking population.
The minimum-security satellite camp adjacent to the main facility provides additional housing for lower-risk inmates.
Notable Inmates
FCI Miami has housed several high-profile inmates:
- Peter_Navarro - Former Trump White House trade advisor, served a 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Released in July 2024.
- Manuel Noriega - Former Panamanian dictator, held at FCI Miami after his 1992 conviction on drug trafficking charges.
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Location & Visitation
Location
Physical location: MIAMI, FL 33177
Mailing address: 15801 S.W. 137TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33177
Visitation
There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.
For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- FCI Miami (minimum-security camp)
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods