Marianna Federal Prison FCI: A Families' Guide
FCI Marianna is a low-security FCI in the Florida Panhandle with an unusual monthly visiting point system and an on-site UNICOR E-Scrap operation. Here's what families need to know before the first visit.
FCI Marianna Facility Details
Facility Type
FCI
Security Level
LowBOP Code
MNA
Location
Marianna, Florida
Base Name
Marianna
Complex Parent
Standalone facility
Verified
09/13/2026
FCI Marianna Overview
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FCI Marianna is a low-security federal correctional institution for adult males located in Marianna, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle. It operates alongside an adjacent satellite prison camp. The camp houses female and co-ed inmates in dormitory-style two-person cubicles.
- ▸Location: Marianna, Florida (Jackson County, Florida Panhandle)
- ▸Security level: Low (FCI main) / Minimum (satellite camp)
- ▸Gender: Male (FCI) / Co-ed (camp)
- ▸Camp population: Approximately 227 inmates (dormitory housing)
- ▸Facility type: Stand-alone FCI with adjacent satellite camp
- ▸BOP code: MNA
- ▸Notable: UNICOR E-Scrap electronics/computer recycling operation on-site
FCI Marianna FAQ
What to Expect at FCI Marianna
Low security in the Florida Panhandle sounds manageable on paper, and in a lot of ways it is. The pace is slower than a medium. The yard time is more predictable. But the visiting point system is the thing nobody outside warns you about — 10 points disappears faster than you think if you're visiting both Saturday and Sunday in the same week. That's 5 points gone. Two weekends and the month is done.
The STAGES program at the camp is one of the more specific mental health resources I've seen listed at a BOP facility. If your LO is at the camp and dealing with a serious mental health condition, that program exists and case managers are supposed to refer eligible people to it. It's worth asking about directly. Don't assume it gets offered automatically.
- ▸The point-deduction visiting system is unique to Marianna — budget your visits across the month, not week by week
- ▸UNICOR E-Scrap slots are limited and competitive; getting in means higher pay and a better daily schedule
- ▸RDAP at a low is genuinely worth pursuing if he qualifies — up to 12 months off and early RRC placement
- ▸FSA credits only stack during verified program participation; gaps in programming mean gaps in credit accumulation
- ▸The education provider transition (Level closing July 2026) may affect programming availability — this is a live situation
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Programs and Education at FCI Marianna
RDAP available at this facility — completion can reduce a sentence by up to 12 months
- ▸Literacy / GED: Classes in English and Spanish
- ▸ESL: English as a Second Language
- ▸Adult Continuing Education (ACE): Parenting, Financial Management, Conversational Spanish
- ▸Vocational: Electrician Apprenticeship (one named, verified program)
- ▸RDAP: 500-hour Residential Drug Abuse Program — up to 12 months sentence reduction for eligible participants
- ▸NR-DAP: Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program
- ▸Drug Education Course, AA, and NA: Available on-site
- ▸STAGES Program: Specialized mental health program for serious mental illness and personality disorders at the satellite camp
- ▸Work assignments: Food service, facilities maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC), landscaping, orderly, laundry, education tutor, recreation aide, commissary, chapel orderly, library aide
- ▸UNICOR E-Scrap: Electronics and computer recycling factory — limited slots, competitive to get into
- ▸Recreation: Basketball, softball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce, frisbee, track, indoor gym, band room, hobby craft (drawing, painting, crochet, basket weaving)
Program completions generate FSA Earned Time Credits — 10 days per 30 days of successful programming, or 15 days per 30 for low/minimum PATTERN scores. Getting on waiting lists early matters. His case manager controls the waitlist; your LO should be asking at the first unit team meeting. If you want to see how his credits translate to a release date, run the numbers on the federal inmate time calculation.
Note: Level (learnlevel.org), the current education programming provider, is scheduled to close by July 31, 2026. New provider details were not confirmed at time of writing — your LO should confirm current education options with the education department directly.
Calculate FSA Time Credits →FCI Marianna Security Level: What It Means Inside
Low security means more movement, fewer restrictions, and more program access than a medium or high. It also means case managers expect your LO to be building a record — program completions, clean conduct, FSA credits stacking — because there is less excuse not to at this level.
- ▸More self-directed movement within the compound compared to medium
- ▸Dormitory or open-bay housing rather than individual cells
- ▸Regular work assignments with more variety in job options
- ▸Closer staff-to-inmate interaction on daily concerns
- ▸Incident reports hit harder here — a shot at low can push a date back fast
- ▸FSA Needs Assessments are done at this level; PATTERN score matters for credit eligibility
At a low, I watched guys lose halfway house time over a single incident report that management didn't bother to contest. That's the risk you carry.
Visiting FCI Marianna: Hours, Rules, Dress Code
Visiting at FCI Marianna in Marianna, Florida runs on a specific rotation schedule. Here's what families need to know before visiting:
This is where Marianna is genuinely different from most BOP facilities. They run a point-deduction visiting system. Every inmate gets 10 points per month. Each visit deducts points based on the day. When points run out, no more visits that month — regardless of behavior.
Visiting schedule:
- ▸Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- ▸Satellite Camp processing window: 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Point deductions per visit:
- ▸Saturday visit: 2 points deducted
- ▸Sunday or holiday visit: 3 points deducted
- ▸Maximum 5 visitors per session
- ▸10 points total per month — plan accordingly
Getting approved:
- ▸Submit a visiting request through your LO's case manager
- ▸All visitors must be on the approved visiting list before arrival
- ▸Background checks are standard; prior felony convictions may disqualify
- ▸Allow several weeks for approval processing
Dress code (what to wear):
- ▸Solid neutral colors (no orange, no camouflage, no khaki)
- ▸No underwire bras
- ▸No open-toed shoes
- ▸No revealing clothing — staff will turn you away
What to bring:
- ▸Government-issued photo ID
- ▸Car keys (locker available)
- ▸Limited cash for vending machines
- ▸Nothing else — no bags, no phones inside
What gets turned away:
- ▸Visitors in facility clothing colors
- ▸Anyone not on the approved list
- ▸Visitors who arrive after the processing cutoff
- ▸Visitors who have exhausted the monthly point allotment
How to Send Mail to FCI Marianna
Sending mail to your loved one at FCI Marianna requires the exact address format below. Here's what you need to know:
Use the correct address block. Wrong address means delayed or returned mail — and at Marianna, that week of delay is a week he doesn't hear from you.
FCI main facility:
INMATE NAME - REGISTER NUMBER
FCI Marianna
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 7007
Marianna, FL 32447
Satellite camp:
INMATE NAME - REGISTER NUMBER
FCI Marianna Satellite Camp
P.O. Box 7006
Marianna, FL 32447
- ▸Include the full register number on every piece of mail — name alone is not enough
- ▸Standard white envelopes only; no padded mailers
- ▸Photos must be standard print size, no Polaroids, no dark backgrounds
- ▸Books must ship directly from a publisher or approved retailer (Amazon qualifies)
- ▸No glitter, no stickers, no perfume on letters
- ▸Delivery typically runs 5–10 business days; holidays slow it further
- ▸Rejected mail is returned to sender when a return address is included — always include yours
Phone Calls at FCI Marianna: Cost and Setup
Phone calls at FCI Marianna go through the BOP's contracted phone system. Here's how to set up and receive calls at this facility:
- ▸Each inmate receives 300 minutes per month at no extra charge
- ▸Additional minutes available: up to 210 extra minutes at $0.06 per minute for eligible individuals
- ▸Calls are limited to 15 minutes per session
- ▸Up to 30 pre-approved phone numbers on the list
- ▸All calls are recorded and monitored
- ▸Numbers must be submitted and approved before he can call them
- ▸Calls originate from an unlisted number or a 202 area code — save the number when he first calls
- ▸Phone credits can be purchased daily after 4:30 PM
- ▸If a call drops, he can call back — it counts as a new 15-minute session against his minutes
- ▸Set up your account through the BOP-approved phone service provider before he arrives if possible
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References
Security classification verified against the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Last verified: 2026-09-13.
https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/mna/