FCI Estill, SC

FCI Estill only allows visits if you're on the inmate's approved visiting list and cleared by the Bureau of Prisons. New arrivals or transfers without an established list? Immediate family verified through the Pre‑Sentence Report may still be permitted. The BOP can approve a wide range of visitors—relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in‑laws, plus certain non‑relatives: friends or associates (up to 10), clergy, attorneys, civic members, employers, sponsors, foreign officials, and parole advisors. Follow the dress code. Staff may limit physical contact for security, though handshakes, hugs, and kisses in good taste are generally allowed at the start and end of visits. Conjugal visits aren't permitted. Inmates are legally entitled to at least four hours of visiting time per month. Check FCI Estill's visiting days and times on the BOP website before you go.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) public inmate search lets you locate someone connected to FCI Estill by SCDC number, State ID (SID), or name. An SCDC number or SID gives you the fastest, most precise match. Don't have those? Switch to the name search with phonetic matching—you can leave the first name blank if you're unsure. Once you get results, click the inmate's row to open a detailed PDF report that typically includes public information and photos. Some versions of the interface add extra filters (charges, agency, date range) or require a security check before searching. Keep in mind: release dates and housing assignments can change without notice. Confirm critical custody details directly with the facility.

For accurate contact information for FCI Estill, start with the facility's official web page or the South Carolina corrections site. Look for the phone number, email address, and any inmate-search, visit-scheduling, or deposit portals listed there. Facilities often post multiple contacts—a main line, detention/inmate services, a PREA coordinator, or victim services—so pick the one that matches your reason for calling. Before reaching out, have the inmate's full name and booking or ID number ready, along with a clear request (visitation, mail rules, deposits, or records). Double-check visiting days and scheduling on the official page since posted hours can change.

The Warden at FCI Estill must establish and maintain a law library with procedures giving inmates reasonable access to legal materials, counsel, and document preparation. The main institution library carries the required collection listed in Attachment A (satellite camps have a modified basic collection), and reporter volumes are permanent. There's a room with tables where inmates can work, and copying equipment may be available through a documented request process so materials can be used outside the library. Lost or damaged publications get replaced with institution funds. Central Office supports periodic updates and new additions, notifying facilities when funding becomes available. Supervisors inventory the collection twice a year. Personal donated law books may be declined and won't be replaced if lost.