Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Coleman Low

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The FCI-Coleman-Low is a federal prison located at 846 NE 54th Terr in Coleman, FL. This federal low 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).

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Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Coleman refers to either of two separate and distinct FCIs housing male offenders, located in Sumter County, Florida, namely Federal Correctional Institution, Coleman Low or Federal Correctional Institution, Coleman Medium. Both institutions form part of the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Coleman and are operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.

FCI Coleman Low is a low-security correctional institution holding male offenders. The facility has over 1800 inmates currently, although it was originally designed to have a bed capacity of only 1536.

Notable inmates that have served time in FCI-Coleman Low are Matthew Bevan Cox a 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. Cox was set to serve a 26-year sentence, scheduled for release in 2029 but was released early to the Orlando RRM and will be free 7-26-19 (plea agreement contained a cooperation provision – Rule 35 provides that a court "may reduce a sentence" if the defendant provided "substantial assistance" also known as snitching); James Nichols was convicted in 2003 of orchestrating the Miracle cars scam, one of the largest advance fee frauds in US history, during which 4,000 people bought cars that did not exist, losing over $21 million; the story was featured on the CNBC television show American Greed is currently serving a 24-year sentence; scheduled for release in 2024; Justin Volpe is a former New York City Police officer; convicted in 1999 of torturing prisoner Abner Louima in the bathroom of the 70th Precinct stationhouse in Brooklyn, New York in 1997 in one of the most high-profile cases of police brutality in US history is serving a 30-year sentence; scheduled for release in 2025; Terry Flenory was the co-founder of the Black Mafia Family criminal organization; pleaded guilty in 2007 to leading a national drug trafficking operation based in Detroit, MI with his brother, Demetrius Flenory, who was also sentenced to 30 years, both scheduled for release in 2032.

Background: FCI Coleman Low was opened in 1995. It is part of the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex (FCC).

Housing: The prison consists of 12 different housing units. Inmates can be housed in 1 of the 3 two-story buildings that are each comprised of 4 different housing units. Each housing unit further divided into two different wings, which each have 64 cells. The cells are designed for 2 inmates, however, some cells have three beds, due to the increased population of offenders.

Health Services: FCI Coleman Low provides sick call, emergency care, intake screening, physical examinations, medications, dental services, HIV testing, eye exams, and prescription glasses. No fees are charged for health care services based on health care staff referrals, health care staff-approved follow-up treatment for a chronic condition, preventive health care services, emergency services, diagnosis or treatment of chronic infectious diseases, mental health care, or substance abuse treatment. The $2.00 co-pay is also not charged when a health care provider orders or approves any of the following services: blood pressure monitoring, glucose monitoring, insulin injections, chronic care clinics, TB testing, vaccinations, wound care, or patient education.

Psychology Services: FCI Coleman Low offers individual counseling, group counseling, psychological assessment, psychiatric consultation, crisis intervention, and AIDS counseling. Upcoming group offerings are posted in inmate housing units. Inmates must submit a cop-out in order to request program placement. Self-help programs are also available including Sexually Abusive Behavior Prevention and Intervention.

Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): FCI Coleman Low houses a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). The facility also offers the Non-Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (NR-DAP), Drug Education class, Freedom from Drugs course, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Education Services: FCI Coleman Low offers literacy, GED, and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. 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 Low offers advanced occupational education in Culinary Arts, Cook, HVAC, Electric, Custodial Maintenance, Microsoft 07, Horticulture, and the Mavis Beacon Typing program.

Apprenticeship: FCI Coleman Low offers Dental Assistant, HVAC, Landscape Tech, and Plumber apprenticeship programs.

Library Services: FCI Coleman Low has both a leisure library and a law library. Both libraries are open six days a week, excluding Sundays and holidays. The leisure library allows inmates to check out fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, and newspapers. The law library permits inmates access to the TRULINCS Electronic Law Library. A photocopy machine is also available in the leisure library.

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

Commissary: The spending limit is $360.00 per month. Inmates are issued an identification card, which must be presented when shopping in the commissary. All account balances can be checked from the AIMS machine located beside the commissary. Commissary items include food, drinks, clothing, shoes, radios, MP3 players, over-the-counter medications, and more. Commissary items are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Recreation Services: The FCI Coleman Low Recreation Department consists of both indoor and outdoor activities. The recreation yard includes a flag football/soccer field, volleyball court, handball/racquetball courts, horseshoe pits, walking/running track, softball fields, basketball courts, a multi-purpose court, bocce courts, and fitness stations. Major and minor intramural leagues are offered for soccer, softball, volleyball, handball, flag football, basketball, tennis, horseshoes, bocce, and racquetball. There is also a music room, arts and crafts program, games (e.g., board games), and fitness classes (e.g., yoga).

All inmates are required to be part of education courses and have a job. Inmates will be tested when they first arrive at the facility to see what kind of education courses would be most beneficial for them. The Education Department also requires all inmates to either have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. If an inmate does not have either, they will be placed into a GED program in order to receive this certificate. For inmates who do not speak English as a first language, the facility offers a program to help those learn the English language. Classes are taught on Monday through Friday.

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

Monday 8:00am – 3:00pm

Saturday 8:00am – 3:00pm

Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm

Holidays 8:00am – 3:00pm