Charlotte CI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Charlotte CI is a State - medium state correctional facility in Punta Gorda, FL, operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmates serve sentences ranging from one year to life and have access to programs including education, vocational training, and work assignments. This page covers how to locate an inmate, schedule visits, make calls, send money, and stay connected throughout their sentence at Charlotte CI.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Charlotte Correctional Institution, situated in Punta Gorda, is a level VI facility housing 1,382 adult male inmates with varying custody levels. While it does not provide substance abuse or vocational programs, it offers an array of educational courses, including Adult Basic Education, GED classes, and literacy programs. The facility participates in the P.R.I.D.E. program, allowing inmates to work on the Citrus squad. Re-entry programs are also available to prepare inmates for release and facilitate successful integration into society.
Academic Programs include Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development, Mandatory Literacy, Special Education Services, and Title 1 Services. Vocational Programs offered are Masonry and Wastewater/Drinking Water Treatment Operations.
Chaplaincy Services encompass a diverse range of religious and spiritual activities, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Catholic Bible Study, Christian Class, Financial Literacy, Hebrew Israelite Study, and more. Institutional Betterment Programs focus on various aspects of personal development, such as Anger Management, Continued Education Programs, Self-Management Skills for Re-Entry, and Volunteer Literacy Program.
Prevention Programs address addiction education, employment skills, life skills, stress and anger management, and more. Re-Entry Programs like ALPHA USA Prison Re-Entry and Wellness Education aim to support inmates' transition back into society. Substance Abuse Programs include offerings like Alumni Group, Hazelden Living in Balance, and Intensive Outpatient.
Overall, Charlotte Correctional Institution provides a comprehensive range of programs and services aimed at fostering personal growth, education, and rehabilitation among its inmate population, ultimately promoting successful reintegration into the community upon release.
The state prison is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers.
Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.
