McDowell FCI is a Medium-security (with minimum-security prison camp) security level Federal Prison located in the city of Welch, West Virginia. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under West Virginia state and federal laws. The Federal Prison was opened in 2010. The facility has a capacity of 298 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
McDowell FCI Federal Prison belongs to the Mid-Atlantic Region BOP Region. The facility is part of Southern West Virginia judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Mcdowell Fci
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Mcdowell Fci is to contact the Federal Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Mcdowell Fci Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Mcdowell Fci inmate, contact the Federal Prison directly via 304-436-7300 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
McDowell FCI Federal Prison has visiting hours on Mondays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the Federal Prison directly.
Visiting a McDowell FCI inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | — |
| Fri | — |
| Sat | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Hol | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Mcdowell Fci .
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the Federal Prison administration at 304-436-7300. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at execassistant@bop.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an McDowell FCI Federal Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
For inmates at the FCI: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER FCI MCDOWELL FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O.BOX 1009 WELCH, WV 24801 | For inmates at the Camp: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER FCI MCDOWELL FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SATELLITE CAMP P.O.BOX 1009 WELCH, WV 24801 | STAFF NAME FCI MCDOWELL FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ATTN: WAREHOUSE 101 FEDERAL DRIVE WELCH, WV 24801 | STAFF NAME FCI MCDOWELL FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 1029 WELCH, WV 24801 |
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