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== Notes from Alumni ==
== Notes from Alumni ==


* In May 2017, three prisoners at the camp were discovered missing at 6:30 p.m. before returning at 8:00 p.m.—an unusual incident at a minimum-security facility.
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* Former Pennsylvania State Senator Robert J. Mellow reported to FCI Williamsburg Camp in January 2013 to begin his 16-month sentence for utilizing senate staff to perform campaign work.
* The camp houses approximately 129 inmates in dormitory-style housing, serving as a less restrictive environment for those classified as minimum security.
* Located 90 miles southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, the facility offers standard medical services including sick calls, dental care, and 24-hour emergency care.


''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
''Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.''
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For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/wil/ Official BOP Page].
For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/wil/ Official BOP Page].
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
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|question = Does FCI Williamsburg allow conjugal visits?
|answer = No. FCI Williamsburg does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.
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|question = What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Williamsburg?
|answer = FCI Williamsburg allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visiting Policies and Procedures]] page.
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[[Category:Federal Prisons]]
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Latest revision as of 22:51, 29 December 2025

MALE
Gender
MINIMUM
Security Level
87
Population (Nov. 2025)
No RDAP


Notes from Alumni

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Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.


Location & Visitation

Location

Physical location: SALTERS, SC 29590

Mailing address: 8301 HIGHWAY 521, SALTERS, SC 29590

Visitation

There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our Visitation Guide.

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: Official BOP Page.

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: Does FCI Williamsburg allow conjugal visits?

No. FCI Williamsburg does not allow conjugal visits. The Federal Bureau of Prisons does not permit conjugal visits at any facility regardless of security level. This includes all minimum-security federal prison camps, low-security FCIs, medium-security facilities, and high-security USPs. Only four state prison systems (California, Connecticut, New York, and Washington) allow conjugal visits for state prisoners. Federal inmates have no access to conjugal or extended family visits anywhere in the BOP system.



Q: What types of visitation are allowed at FCI Williamsburg?

FCI Williamsburg allows contact visits during designated visiting hours, typically on weekends and holidays. Contact visits permit brief embraces at the start and end of visits, but prolonged physical contact is not allowed. All visits occur in supervised visiting rooms. Visitors must be pre-approved through a background check process and must follow dress code requirements. For full details, see the Visiting Policies and Procedures page.


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