Petersburg Low FCI is a Low and medium-security (with minimum-security prison camp) security level Federal Prison located in the city of Hopewell, Virginia. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Virginia state and federal laws. The Federal Prison was opened in 1932. The facility has a capacity of 1,202 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
Petersburg Low FCI Federal Prison belongs to the Mid-Atlantic Region BOP Region. The facility is part of Eastern Virginia judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Petersburg Low Fci
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Petersburg Low 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 Petersburg Low Fci Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Petersburg Low Fci inmate, contact the Federal Prison directly via 804-733-7881 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Petersburg Low FCI Federal Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the Federal Prison directly.
Visiting a Petersburg Low 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 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Tue | — |
| Wed | — |
| Thu | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| 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 Petersburg Low 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 804-733-7881. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at execassistant@bop.gov.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Petersburg Low 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 PETERSBURG LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 1000 PETERSBURG, VA 23804 | For inmates at the Camp: INMATE NAME & REGISTER NUMBER FCI PETERSBURG LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SATELLITE CAMP P.O. BOX 1000 PETERSBURG, VA 23804 | STAFF NAME FCI PETERSBURG LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION ATTN: WAREHOUSE 1060 RIVER ROAD HOPEWELL, VA 23860 | STAFF NAME FCI PETERSBURG LOW FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION P.O. BOX 90026 PETERSBURG, VA 23804 |
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