- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Minnesota
- PO Box 1000, Duluth, MN 55814
- 218-722-8634
- Official Website
- Featured
Federal Prison Camp (FPC) – Duluth'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 FPC-Duluth is a federal prison located at 6902 Stebner Rd in Duluth, MN. This federal minimum 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 218-722-8634.
The Federal Prison Camp, Duluth (FPC Duluth) is a minimum-security federal prison in the north-central United States, located in Minnesota for male offenders. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the US Department of Justice.
FPC Duluth is located on the former Duluth Air Force Base near the southwestern tip of Lake Superior, halfway between Minneapolis–St. Paul and the Canada–United States border, and seven miles north of Duluth.
Notable inmates include former MLB pitcher for the Mets Jerry Koosman who served six months for tax evasion. Stuart Levine a major campaign contributor for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich; pleaded guilty to mail fraud and money laundering in 2012 and served 5 years. Stu Voigt the former tight end with the Minnesota Vikings; in February 2016, a jury found Voigt guilty of aiding and abetting bank fraud. Tony Silva World-renowned expert on rare birds; convicted of conspiracy to commit wildlife smuggling and filing a false tax return served seven years and was released in 2002.
Housing: Inmates are housed in two-person, three-person, and four-person cubicles within the five dormitories.
Health Services: Health services available to inmates include sick call, x-rays, lab, dental services, and a pharmacy. While emergency medical care is available 24 hours a day, inmates must submit a triage form to be seen by a health care provider for non-emergency needs.
Psychology Services: The FPC Duluth Psychology Services Department consists of two psychologists and five drug treatment specialists available Monday through Friday. Inmates can reach them via cop-out (inmate request to staff), open-door policy, mainline, and through a referral from staff. Individual appointments are scheduled by call-out, and inmates are required to check the call-out schedule daily for appointments. If there is an emergency, staff may be contacted at any time, and a psychologist will be contacted.
Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP): The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is available at FPC Duluth. The facility also offers a drug education program and a Non-Residential Abuse Program (NR-DAP).
Education Services: FPC Duluth provides GED and English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) programs. Incentives are provided for continued effort and excellence as well as to reward the successful completion of an educational activity. The facility also offers a parenting program and Adult Continuing Education (ACE) classes. The ACE Program offers classes in the areas of foreign languages, math, business, and real estate, although classes vary from quarter to quarter. High school diplomas and post-secondary programs are available through paid correspondence programs.
Advanced Occupational Education: FPC Duluth offers advanced occupational education courses in Construction Tech/Carpentry.
Apprenticeship: FPC Duluth offers apprenticeships in Dentistry, Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing.
Library Services: The leisure and law libraries are open daily for inmate use. The leisure library has daily newspapers, periodicals, reference books, and magazines for inmates to read and view. Inmates can also check out books. The law library is electronic and inmates have access to typewriters and a copy machine.
Commissary: Inmates can spend up to $360.00 per month in the commissary, where they can buy food, snacks, candy, sodas, drink mixes, clothing, electronics, and shoes.
Recreation Services: FPC Duluth offers a gymnasium with basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor soccer, handball, and cardiovascular conditioning equipment. A theater screens movies and an activity center houses pool tables, ping pong table, a card room, and some casual literature. A hobby craft area offers ceramics, painting, drawing, and leathercraft. Many outside activities are available for inmate use, including a softball field, soccer field, bocce courts, horseshoes, handball, and a walking track. Inmates may listen to selected CD’s using a personal radio through a system that broadcasts within the Activity Center, Gymnasium, and outdoor recreation areas.
Admissions and Orientation (A&O) Handbook – This document provides you with general information about the institution, programs, rules, and regulations that you will encounter during your confinement. Familiarizing yourself with this information and knowing your responsibilities will help you to adjustment to institution life.
Commissary List – In 1930 the Department of Justice authorized and established a Commissary at each Federal institution. The Commissary provides a bank type account for your money & for the procurement of articles not issued regularly as part of the institution administration. Funds deposited by your family, friends, or other sources are stored in your commissary account that we maintain.
Legal Activities – This document outlines the procedures for access to legal reference materials and legal counsel and the opportunities that you will be afforded to prepare legal documents while incarcerated.
visitation Info
Federal Prison Camp (FPC) – Duluth Minimum – Visiting Hours
- Monday 8:15am – 3:15pm
- Saturday 8:15am – 3:15pm
- Sunday 8:15am – 3:15pm
- Holidays 8:15am – 3:15pm
