Florida Prison & Jail Facilities
Florida has 586 correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, and reentry centers. Browse the full list from the facility table below, or use the search box to find a specific prison by name.
Florida has an imprisonment rate of 371 per 100,000 people. A total of 1,37,687 people are currently incarcerated in Florida, with 1,79,594 on probation and 4,280 on parole. View recent arrests in Florida or search the US inmate locator for individual records.
Florida Prison & Jail System Overview
Florida operates 262 correctional facilities under the state Department of Corrections. These facilities include state prisons, county jails, reentry centers, and probation offices. The state also hosts 12 federal facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The state has 228 regional and city jails, which serve as pre-trial detention centers for individuals awaiting arraignment, bail hearings, or transfer to a state institution.
Florida operates 3 reentry and transitional facilities — also known as halfway houses or residential reentry centers — that provide supervised housing and services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.
An additional 76 facilities in Florida serve administrative, probation, or specialized supervision roles.
Searching for Inmates in Florida
The Florida Department of Justice maintains a public offender search tool at their official state inmate locator. You can search by the person's full name, inmate ID number, or register number. The tool typically returns results including the inmate's name, current facility, gender, race, offense, and projected release date.
For a comprehensive search that covers all facilities and includes inmates who may have transferred across state lines, use our nationwide inmate locator, which covers 2.65 million+ federal inmate records. You can also run a full background check that searches across court records, arrest records, and public data from all 50 states.
Florida directory snapshot
Visual breakdown of facilities in this listing—how they roll up into broad categories (derived from security-level labels), plus the most common security classifications recorded in our database for Florida.
Facility mix
581 facilities classified from security-level tags (same rules as the table below).
Segment width scales with the number of facilities in each category.
Top security classifications
Counts are distinct Security_Level values in Florida.
Prison Population in Florida by Incarceration Status
The chart and table below show the distribution of the Florida correctional population by supervision status. 1,37,687 people are currently incarcerated, with 1,79,594 on probation and 4,280 on parole.
| Supervision Status | Population |
|---|---|
| Probation | 1,79,594 |
| Parole | 4,280 |
| Life Sentence | 15,116 |
| Total Incarcerated | 1,37,687 |
Prison Population by Gender in Florida
The incarcerated population in Florida is predominantly male. 76,012 male and 5,015 female individuals are currently incarcerated. Female incarceration has grown significantly over the past three decades, driven largely by drug-related offenses and mandatory minimum sentencing.
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 76,012 |
| Female | 5,015 |
How to Use the Florida Prison Search Tool
Finding a prison facility in Florida is easy with AllJailSearch.us. We have 586 facilities listed in Florida. Use the search box at the top of the page to find any prison by name, or browse the complete facility table below.
Each facility page provides the following information:
- Visiting Hours — Scheduled days and times for in-person visits
- Visitation Rules — Dress code, ID requirements, and prohibited items
- Phone Number — Direct line to facility administration
- Email & Fax — For correspondence and document submission
- Physical Address — With a driving directions map
- Inmate Locator — Search inmates currently held at the facility
- Send Money Instructions — State-approved methods for commissary deposits
- Phone Call Setup — Carrier information and account setup instructions
How to Contact, Visit, and Send Money to an Inmate in Florida
Visiting an inmate in Florida requires advance approval. You must be added to the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving at any facility. Most facilities allow one or two visits per week during scheduled visiting hours.
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID on every visit. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is accepted at most facilities.
- Review the facility's dress code before arriving. No revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, and no clothing resembling inmate uniforms are permitted.
- Arrive on time — late arrivals are often turned away. Some facilities require check-in up to 30 minutes before the visit begins.
- Book your visit in advance — walk-in visits are not permitted at most state prisons. Contact the facility directly to schedule.
- Respect facility staff and rules — any violation may result in immediate termination of the visit and possible loss of future visiting privileges.
- Complete the visitor application if you have not visited before. Download the Florida visitor application.
Read our complete guide to visiting an inmate in prison before your first visit.
Sending Money to an Inmate in Florida
The Florida Department of Corrections allows family members and friends to deposit money into an inmate's commissary trust account. Inmates use these funds to purchase hygiene products, food, phone credits, and other approved items from the facility store. Use the following approved methods to send money to an inmate in Florida:
The Florida Department of Corrections uses JPay as its primary service for depositing money into an inmate's trust account. Your loved one can use these funds to buy commissary products, phone credits, and other approved items. Multiple deposit methods are available for your convenience.
Method 1 — JPay (Online & Mobile, Recommended)
- Visit JPay Florida or JPay.com and sign in or create a free account.
- Search your inmate by DC number (Florida DOC ID) or name, enter the deposit amount, and pay by debit or credit card.
- Download the JPay mobile app: Android iOS
- Funds post within 24–48 hours on business days after confirmation.
Method 2 — JPay Phone Deposit
- Call JPay's 24/7 customer service line at 1-800-574-5729.
- Deposits can be made by debit or credit card over the phone at any time.
- A per-transaction service fee applies — the agent will disclose this before processing.
Method 3 — JPay Kiosks (In-Person)
- Most Florida DOC facilities have JPay kiosks in the lobby or near the visitation area.
- Kiosks accept debit and credit cards. Funds post immediately in most cases.
- Money order deposits via kiosk are also accepted at select locations.
Method 4 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)
- Make the money order payable to the inmate's full committed name and write the DC number on the memo line.
- Include a completed deposit slip. Download the Florida deposit form from the JPay site before mailing.
- Send via USPS only to:
JPay
PO Box 531370
Miami Shores, FL 33153 - Allow 7–10 business days for processing after the envelope is received.
Information Required
- Inmate's full committed name
- DC number (Florida Department of Corrections inmate ID)
- Facility name
Always double-check the inmate's ID number before submitting a deposit. Read our full inmate money transfer guide for more instructions.
Read our full guide to sending money to an inmate for step-by-step instructions on every method.
Calling an Inmate in Florida
Phone calls from Florida correctional facilities are managed through the facility's approved phone carrier. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with the carrier before any calls can be placed. All calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Read our inmate phone call setup guide for full instructions.
Types of Prisons & Jails in Florida
The 586 facilities in Florida span a wide range of security levels and facility types — from minimum-security federal camps to maximum-security state penitentiaries. The table below shows the breakdown by facility type and security classification.
Complete List of Florida Prison & Jail Facilities
This is the complete list of Florida correctional facilities. Results are paginated at 20 per page. Select any facility name to view its full profile, including visiting hours, inmate locator, phone number, address, and driving directions.
Browse Prisons by County in Florida
Florida has 78 counties with correctional facilities. Select a county below to view recent arrests and facility information for that area.
Helpful Guides for Inmates & Families
Whether you are looking for an inmate, planning a visit, or trying to support a loved one through incarceration, our guides cover every step of the process.
- How to Call an Inmate — Set up a prepaid account and make your first call.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved deposit methods for every state.
- Complete Visitation Guide — Rules, dress code, and what to expect.
- How to Get Bail — Understanding bail bonds and the pre-trial release process.
- How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — What to look for and how to find representation.
- Financial Help for Prisoner Families — Government benefits, nonprofits, and emergency aid.
- Life After Prison — Reentry Guide — Employment, housing, and reintegration resources.