My fiancee is in a maximum security federal prison in Kansas. He has a medium security level and may possibly be transferring to a Medium Facility in Arkansas. But as I understand it, the only federal facility in Arkansas is FCI Forrest City. Is this correct and does anyone have any information on this facility as far as educational, training and work programs, as well as visitations, food, etc. I truly need some information on this institution and any other federal institutions in Arkansas, if there are any.

This should probably be posted in the "Federal Prison System" Forum. It'll probably get a quicker answer over there.

I have two friends there and from what they tell me is that is the only Federal Prison there.

Forest City is the only Federal Prison in Arkansas.

Hi sgp,

My son is currently in FCI Forrest City. The prison is low-level security. Derek says the food is pretty good and they have a salad bar; which he loves.

The prison also has a TV room and CD room. The inmates get to watch movies each week. In order to watch TV or listen to music, the inmate must use a headset purchased through the commissary. They also must wear tennis shoes into both rooms.

I'm not sure about the schooling options; Derek is currently enrolled in a spanish class.

The sleeping arrangements are set up like a dorm type environment; with bunk beds and cubicles.

Visitation:
Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., then 4:25 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and All Federal Holidays: 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., then 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

You may want to wear jeans; I tried three different pants before they would let me in.

There is a new Medium open in Forrest City

I am trying to get some info. on a brother up in forrest city med. His name is Donnie Bell . My husband is at seagoville Tx. He has asked me to find out if Donnie has past away . This would have been in the last few weeks. Ant info would be wonderful . Thanks

Did you try going on the FBP webite and searching his name to see if he is still listed in that unit? Kitty

No, But I will .Thanks for the info. This is the first time I have tried to do anything on this site .So I'm still learning wish me luck It's hard being out here with know one to talk to that knows how it feels Thank's

Let me know if I can help Kitty

does anybody have a relative in forrest city med that has to take a lot of medication. and how are they being treated. thanks

I can not answer this for you but wanted to say Hello and hang in there someone will see this that has some advise for you.And you might also try the Federal Forum there might be someone on there who can help you.Kitty

Hello to you to i tell ya this is so scary and i don't know if i can handle it i know he can take care of his self but if they are just giving him his medication like he needs. i will try going to the federal forum like you said. thanks again.r's sister

Good Luck and hang in there ...prison itself is a scary ordeal for anyone,the ones inside and the ones on the outside who love the ones inside.I know it is even harder when you are worrying about them when they have e medical condition.My uncle had Lung Cancer and ended up living his last days in a Prison Hospital in Carolina about 5 years sgo.I believe he was well taken care of while there.I hope your brother is beening cared for correctly.Kitty