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Mcdowell County, NC Jail and Prison System

Address: 101 Federal Drive, Welch, WV 24801
E-mail: execassistant@bop.gov
Phone: 304-436-7300
Fax: 304-436-7318
Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mcd/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Federal-Correctional-Institution-McDowell/274537449325827

McDowell FCI is a Medium-security (with minimum-security prison camp) security level Federal Prison located in the city of Welch, North Carolina. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under North Carolina state and federal laws. The Federal Prison was opened in 2010 McDowell FCI has a total population of 1,660, being the th largest facility in North Carolina. 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.

Visit North Carolina inmate search page for statewide information.

  • 1,660 Population
  • 100 Employees
  • 298 Capacity
  • Mid-Atlantic Region BOP Region
  • Southern West Virginia Judicial District

How Do I Visit an Inmate in McDowell FCI ?

Locating an Inmate in McDowell FCI

The best way to locate or get information of 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 have placed you on their approved visiting list.

Be Prepared to McDowell FCI Visiting Rules

For information on official policy that outlines the regulations and procedures for visiting a McDowell FCI inmate contact the facility 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
Mon8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hol8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

How to Send a Mail/Care Package to an Inmate?

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

How To Send Money to an Inmate?

All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below:

Do NOT send money to an inmate using this facility's address. All funds sent through the mail must be addressed to a processing center in Des Moines, Iowa. This applies to all Federal inmates, regardless of where they are incarcerated.

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