Federal Correctional Institution, Coleman Low
Federal Correctional Institution Coleman Low is a low-security federal prison in Sumterville, Florida. The facility houses more than 1800 male inmates across 12 different housing units, each containing multiple stories and numerous cells designed for two to three people per room.
The facility was originally constructed to hold approximately 1500 inmates but now operates with a larger population. It functions as part of the federal prison system under the Bureau of Prisons, which establishes and enforces standard guidelines across all federal institutions.
Visitors can see inmates on Sundays, Mondays, Saturdays, and holidays between 8 AM and 3 PM, with new visitors needing to arrive by 2 PM. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list and follow all facility rules, including security procedures and conduct standards.
This complex is the largest single prison facility in the entire United States and employs hundreds of staff members, making it one of the main employers in nearby Sumter County. The combination of the facility's scale and its importance to the local economy makes it a notable part of Florida's infrastructure.
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