What are the visiting hours at FCI Jesup?

Visiting hours vary by unit and rotation schedule. Contact FCI Jesup directly to confirm the current schedule before traveling.

What is the visiting schedule at FCI Jesup?

Visiting at FCI Jesup runs Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The BOP has documented past visiting suspensions at the FCI specifically. Call the facility at (912) 427-0870 before traveling to confirm visits are currently active.

How can I send money to an inmate at FCI Jesup?

Money can be sent through the BOP's designated funds service — online, by phone, or by money order through the mail. Do not send cash. Your LO's full name and register number must appear on every transaction or it will be rejected or delayed indefinitely.

What communication options are available at FCI Jesup?

Phone calls and electronic messaging (email) are both available. Your LO must add your contact information to his approved list through his unit team before either works. Calls cost $0.12 per minute under the current FCC cap, are capped at 15 minutes, and are monitored. Email through the BOP system is also monitored and supplements calls.

What is RDAP and how can an inmate apply at FCI Jesup?

RDAP is the Residential Drug Abuse Program — a 9-month intensive treatment program that can reduce a sentence by up to 12 months for eligible inmates. RDAP availability at the FCI Jesup medium unit has been inconsistent; some inmates are transferred to other facilities for residential programming. Your LO should request a RDAP evaluation from his case manager in writing and get documented confirmation about whether the program is currently active on-site or requires a transfer.

By Thatbopguy· 2026-09-13

Jesup Federal Prison FCI: A Families' Guide

FCI Jesup in Jesup, Georgia houses three custody levels on one complex — medium FCI, Federal Satellite Low, and a camp. This guide covers visiting hours, mail addresses, phone setup, and the vocational programs that affect FSA release credits.

Overview FAQ What to Expect Programs Security Visiting Mail Phone

FCI Jesup Facility Details

Facility Type

FCI

Security Level

Low

BOP Code

JES

Location

Georgia

Base Name

Jesup

Complex Parent

Standalone facility

Verified

09/14/2026

FCI Jesup Overview

For more help, estimate your loved one's release date.

FCI Jesup is a multi-component federal correctional complex in Jesup, Georgia — Wayne County, Southeast Region. It houses three distinct custody levels on the same grounds: a medium-security FCI, a Federal Satellite Low (FSL), and a minimum-security camp. Where your LO is assigned within the complex determines his housing type, programming access, and movement.

▸Location: Jesup, Georgia (Wayne County)
▸Security levels on site: Medium (FCI), Low (FSL), Minimum (Camp)
▸FSL verified capacity: 540
▸Camp verified capacity: 160–300
▸UNICOR on site: Yes — Electronics factory
▸Vocational partner: Altamaha Technical College
▸BOP region: Southeast
▸Facility type: Multi-component complex (not standalone)

FCI Jesup FAQ

What to Expect at FCI Jesup

The three-component setup at Jesup means the FSL yard runs differently than the medium next door. At the low and camp, most people are close enough to release that they're focused — on programs, on work, on not catching an incident report. That culture matters. Staff tend to interact differently with a population that isn't escalating.

The Altamaha Technical College partnership is real, and it's one of the better vocational setups I've seen at a facility this size. When I was at a similar low-security facility, the guys who walked out with a wiring or HVAC cert had something concrete to hand an employer. The Level platform adds online tracks on top of that. The programs exist — whether he gets into them depends on waitlists and how proactive he and his case manager are.

▸UNICOR Electronics is a paid work assignment that also counts toward FSA participation — better than an orderly slot for the release packet
▸The camp and FCI/FSL use different mailing addresses — wrong address means delayed or returned mail
▸RDAP at the medium FCI has been inconsistent; if residential drug treatment is in his release plan, get written confirmation from his case manager about current program status before counting on it
▸PREA compliance audit at the complex was completed April 2025 — the facility is under current BOP oversight
▸Visiting suspensions have occurred at the FCI specifically; always call before making the drive from out of town

FCI Jesup: Real Photos

Real photos of FCI Jesup from publicly available sources.

Aerial View of FCI Jesup

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Satellite imagery of FCI Jesup from Esri World Imagery. The red pin marks the facility location. Drag to pan, pinch to zoom.

Programs and Education at FCI Jesup

RDAP available at this facility — completion can reduce a sentence by up to 12 months

▸GED and Adult Continuing Education — mandatory for those without a diploma
▸Altamaha Technical College — Commercial Wiring certificate
▸Altamaha Technical College — HVAC / Air Conditioning Technology certificate
▸Altamaha Technical College — Information Technology certificate
▸Altamaha Technical College — Electrical Construction Maintenance certificate
▸Altamaha Technical College — Microsoft Office Applications Professional certificate
▸Level platform — entrepreneurship, computer science, and job training tracks
▸UNICOR Electronics factory — paid work assignment, federal contract production
▸Non-residential substance abuse treatment — available on-site
▸RDAP — 9-month residential program; availability at the medium FCI has been inconsistent across reports; FSL and camp inmates may be transferred for residential programming
▸Reentry planning — unit team manages RRC (halfway house) and home confinement referrals under the First Step Act
▸Recreation — gym, track, sports courts, hobby craft, intramural leagues, religious programming

The Altamaha Technical College certificates are the standout here. Completing an approved needs-based program earns 10 days of FSA Earned Time Credit per 30-day period — but those credits only count if the case manager logs them in SENTRY. Your LO should request a program transcript from education staff regularly and compare it against what his case manager shows in the system. Use the federal inmate time calculation to cross-check what should be credited.

Calculate FSA Time Credits →

FCI Jesup Security Level: What It Means Inside

At the FSL and camp, your LO has more self-movement, dormitory-style housing, and broader access to programming than he would at the medium FCI on the same grounds. That access to programming is what drives FSA Earned Time Credit accumulation — and that's what moves the release date.

▸Low / FSL: Dormitory housing, open movement within facility schedule, regular work and program participation
▸Camp: Minimum security, least restrictive environment, typically no perimeter fence
▸Medium FCI: Cell-based housing, controlled movement, stricter count schedule
▸All levels: 4–6 formal counts per day, monitored phone and electronic messaging
▸FSA credits: Available at all levels; low and camp participation in approved programs earns 10 days of Earned Time Credit per 30-day period

Visiting FCI Jesup: Hours, Rules, Dress Code

Visiting at FCI Jesup in Georgia runs on a specific rotation schedule. Here's what families need to know before visiting:

Visiting at FCI Jesup runs Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The BOP has documented past suspensions specifically at the FCI — call before you drive.

Getting approved:

▸Submit a visitor application through your LO's unit team
▸Allow 4–6 weeks for background check processing
▸Each visitor is individually approved; approval does not transfer between facilities
▸Reapply if your LO transfers between the FCI, FSL, or camp components

Dress code:

▸No underwire bras, no open-toed shoes
▸No clothing that matches inmate colors (khaki, olive green)
▸Solid neutral colors are safest; no camouflage
▸Children must also comply with dress code

What to bring:

▸Government-issued photo ID
▸Cash in a clear bag for vending machines (no credit or debit cards)
▸Car keys only (check current policy on remote start fobs)

What gets turned away:

▸Cell phones or any smart devices
▸Outside food or beverages
▸Bags or purses beyond what is approved at the checkpoint
▸Anyone not on the pre-approved visitor list

How to Send Mail to FCI Jesup

Sending mail to your loved one at FCI Jesup requires the exact address format below. Here's what you need to know:

Send mail to the correct address for the component where your LO is housed — the FCI/FSL and camp have different addresses.

FCI / FSL:
INMATE FULL NAME, Register Number
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
2680 301 SOUTH
JESUP, GA 31599

CAMP:
INMATE FULL NAME, Register Number
FEDERAL PRISON CAMP
2650 301 SOUTH
JESUP, GA 31599

▸All mail is opened and inspected before delivery
▸No glitter, stickers, or perfume on letters
▸Photos must be non-Polaroid, standard print size, no nudity
▸Books and magazines must ship directly from a publisher or retailer (Amazon, Barnes & Noble) — not from home
▸Soft-cover books only at most levels; hardcovers may be rejected
▸Delivery typically takes 5–10 business days
▸Mail rejected for content is returned to sender or destroyed; your LO is notified

Phone Calls at FCI Jesup: Cost and Setup

Phone calls at FCI Jesup go through the BOP's contracted phone system. Here's how to set up and receive calls at this facility:

▸Your LO adds your number to his approved phone list through his unit team — this must happen before any call goes through
▸You set up a prepaid account through the BOP's designated phone vendor to receive calls
▸Current rate: $0.12 per minute for domestic calls (FCC cap, set in 2024)
▸Calls are capped at approximately 15 minutes per session; he can call back after a brief interval
▸Calling hours follow the facility schedule — outside of work, count, and program times
▸All calls are recorded and monitored; designated legal lines for attorney calls are separate
▸If a call drops, he can redial immediately — dropped calls are not counted as a completed session
▸Electronic messaging (email) through the BOP system is also available and supplements calls