FPC Montgomery (minimum-security)
Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery (FPC Montgomery) is a minimum-security United States federal prison for male inmates located on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice. Opened in 1930, it is the oldest federal prison camp in operation.
Overview
FPC Montgomery is a minimum-security federal prison camp housing male offenders. The facility is a Medical Care Level 2 prison, meaning it can accommodate inmates with moderate medical needs. As of 2025, the facility houses approximately 358 inmates.
To qualify for FPC Montgomery, inmates must not have committed a violent crime and must have less than ten years remaining on their sentence. Approximately one-third of inmates at FPC Montgomery are white-collar criminals.
The facility's three housing units allow inmates to live in a dormitory setting in two-person cubicles instead of the traditional cell structure.
Notable Inmates
FPC Montgomery has housed several high-profile inmates, particularly white-collar offenders:
- Jeff Skilling - Former Enron CEO, served approximately 12 years of his 24-year sentence for securities fraud and conspiracy. Released in 2019.
- Michael Milken - "Junk bond king," served 22 months in the early 1990s for securities violations.
- Jim Bakker - Televangelist, served time for fraud related to his PTL ministry.
Programs and Services
Drug Treatment Programs
FPC Montgomery offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment:
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
- Drug Abuse Education Course
- Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)
Educational Programs
The facility provides:
- Literacy programs
- GED preparation
- English-as-a-Second Language (ESL)
- Parenting classes
- High school diplomas through correspondence programs
- Post-secondary degrees through paid correspondence programs
Recent Events
September 2024 Protest
In September 2024, over 700 inmates at FPC Montgomery participated in a coordinated refusal of meals, protesting inconsistencies in the calculation and application of credits under the First Step Act. Inmates reported frustration over case managers providing incorrect projected release dates.
Notes from Alumni
- Forbes (2009), CNBC (2012), and Insider Monkey (2017) have all named FPC Montgomery among the "cushiest" or "easiest" federal prisons in America, citing its location on Maxwell Air Force Base and relatively comfortable conditions for a federal facility.
- Prison consultant Christopher Zoukis noted that approximately one-third of inmates are white-collar criminals, and the facility provides work for about 400 inmates at Maxwell Air Force Base including "grass trimming, landscaping, equipment cleaning, and equipment repair."
- The facility offers the IMPACT Program (Inmates Providing Animal Care and Training), in which inmates raise puppies to become service dogs for Canine Companions for Independence.
Please remember that experiences are unique and may not reflect today's experience.
Location & Visitation
Location
Physical address: Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL 36112
FPC Montgomery is located on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 334-293-2100
- Fax: 334-293-2329
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.
See also
- Index of Federal Prison Facilities
- Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods
- Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)
- First Step Act