FCI Miami (minimum-security camp)
FCI Miami Satellite Prison Camp is a minimum-security United States federal prison camp for male inmates located adjacent to FCI Miami in Miami, Florida. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.
Overview
The FCI Miami camp is a minimum-security satellite facility that provides housing for low-risk inmates. As a federal prison camp, it features dormitory-style housing, limited perimeter barriers, and a strong emphasis on work programs. Many inmates at the camp provide labor for the adjacent low-security facility and surrounding federal installations.
The camp is part of the Miami Federal Correctional Complex and houses approximately 250 inmates.
Notable Inmates
FCI Miami Camp 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.
- Sam Mangel - Insurance executive turned prison consultant, served approximately 20 months for wire fraud. Now advises high-profile defendants including Steve Bannon and Sam Bankman-Fried.
- Manuel Noriega - Former Panamanian dictator, served time at the Miami complex after his 1992 conviction.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does FCI Miami allow conjugal visits?
No. FCI Miami does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
Q: What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Miami?
FCI Miami allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- FCI Miami (low-security)
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)