Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman's comprehensive information to help guide you through the federal prison process, specifically on how to remain connected to your inmate while they are incarcerated.

The FCI-Coleman is a federal prison located at 846 NE 54th Terr in Coleman, FL. This federal medium security prison is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to hold inmates who have been convicted to and sentenced for a federal crime through the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

Locate all federal inmates here. If you would like to speak with a case manager or counselor, call 352-689-5000.

Security Level: Main: Medium-males. FCI Coleman Medium is located in central Florida, south of the town of Coleman, off Highway 301 on State Road 470 in Sumter County; about 50 miles northwest of Orlando, 60 miles northeast of Tampa, and 35 miles south of Ocala. FCI Coleman Medium was opened in 1996. It is part of the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex (FCC).

Housing: Inmates are housed in two-person cells. There are a total of twelve housing units.

Health Services: FCI Coleman Medium provides sick-call, first-aid, dental sick call, emergency, and routine treatment, and follow-up care. It includes a pharmacy for prescription medications (over-the-counter medications are available through the commissary). Services also include health care staff referrals, health care staff-approved follow-up treatment for a chronic condition, preventive health care services, emergency services, diagnosis and treatment of chronic infectious diseases, and mental health care. Emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day at FCI Coleman Medium. Notable inmates include Conrad Black, a media baron and member of Britain's House of Lords, did several years in Coleman as punishment for defrauding investors; Corrine Brown, former United States Representative; convicted in 2017 of using a sham charity as a personal slush fund; Matthew Bevan Cox, Former mortgage broker, and US Secret Service Most Wanted fugitive; pleaded guilty in 2007 to masterminding a mortgage fraud scheme, stealing $15 million from 100 victims in eight states; the story was featured on the CNBC television program American Greed.

Psychology Services: In addition to conducting routine initial intake screenings for all inmates admitted to the facility, Psychology Services staff provides crisis intervention services, brief counseling, individual and group therapy, and psycho-educational groups. The Skills Program is available for inmates with intellectual disabilities and social deficiencies. At the camp, the STAGES Program is available for inmates with serious mental illness and personality disorders. Inmates must either submit a request to staff or visit Psychology Services open house to sign up for available programs.

Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): FCI Coleman Medium does not house a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). A drug education class, as well as the Non-Residential Transitional Services, is available for inmates. The Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP) is also available.

Education Services: FCI Coleman Medium offers literacy, GEC, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs in English and Spanish. An Adult Basic Education (ABE) program is available for inmates without a high school diploma or GED. Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes and a parenting program are also available. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.

Advanced Occupational Education: FCI Coleman Medium offers advanced occupational education in Culinary Arts, HVAC, and Electrical, while the camp offers Cosmetology, Horticulture, HVAC, and Custodial Maintenance.

Vocational Training: Vocational training programs at FCI Coleman Medium are designed to meet the changing needs of the community workforce. Business Education (Computer Training), Culinary Arts, Home Health Care, Typing, Baking, Heating/Air Conditioning, Landscaping, and Electrical are offered at the prison.

Apprenticeship: FCI Coleman Medium and the camp offer apprenticeships in Electrician, HVAC, Landscape Tech, and Plumbing.

Library Services: Seven days a week inmates can access the law and leisure libraries at both the main prison and the camp. The leisure library offers books, newspapers, and magazines to the inmate population. In the law library inmates can access the Electronic Law Library, copy machine, and typewriters.

UNICOR: The FCI Coleman Medium UNICOR facility produces office furniture.

Commissary: Inmates are permitted to spend up to $360.00 per month in the main prison and in the camp. The following items do not affect the spending limit: postage stamps (limit one book per week), Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patches, Kosher/Halal shelf-stable entrees for inmates who are FRP Refuse, copy cards, and copy paper. Commissary items include candy, cookies, ice cream, instant coffee, fresh fruit, and toiletries. The shopping schedule rotates quarterly and can be found posted on the commissary bulletin board.

Recreation Services: The FCI Coleman Medium prison and camp provide a recreation yard, hobbycraft center, leisure center, and sports leagues. Both the main prison and camp recreation yards offer basketball, bocce ball, handball, racquetball, horseshoe pits, softball and a jogging track. The main prison also has a music center, a cards and games room, and a fitness area.

Important links

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium – Admissions & Orientation Handbook
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium – Commissary List
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium – Legal Activities
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium – Directions

visitation Info

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Medium – Visiting Hours

• Monday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm