Federal Correctional Institution, Petersburg Low, U.S. prison in Prince George County, Virginia
Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg Low is a low-security federal prison for men located in Prince George County, Virginia. The facility contains multiple housing units with dormitories, educational areas, medical services, and recreation spaces spread across the grounds.
The facility opened in 1932 and operates as part of the larger Petersburg Federal Correctional Complex. Over the decades it developed into an established federal prison serving the mid-Atlantic region.
Visitors can meet inmates on weekends and weekday evenings, though visiting rules and hours should be confirmed in advance. Money transfers for inmates must go through authorized services rather than being sent directly to the facility.
The facility is known among inmates for feeling laid back, with staff that tends to stay out of the way. However, older housing units suffer from roof leaks and lack air conditioning, which affects comfort during warmer months.
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