Gulf 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
Gulf CI is a State - medium state correctional facility in Wewahitchka, 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 Gulf 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.
FDC-Gulf CI, with a capacity of 1,572 male adult inmates, is committed to providing a range of programs and services aimed at rehabilitation and personal development. The institution offers various academic programs, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), Aztec, Compass 100 Live/Hybrid, GED (General Educational Development), literacy courses, and correspondence programs, to empower inmates with essential knowledge and skills.
In terms of vocational training, inmates have the opportunity to participate in programs such as Environmental Services and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), equipping them with practical skills that can enhance their employability upon release.
To address substance abuse issues, FDC-Gulf Correctional Institution offers programs like Celebrate Recovery, Common Solutions Recovery (CSR), and Substance Abuse Prevention/Education, providing support and guidance to individuals striving for sobriety and recovery.
Chaplaincy services play a vital role in providing spiritual guidance and support, offering programs such as Anger Resolution, Basic Life Principles, Bondage to Freedom, and religious education sessions. Additionally, transition housing assistance and worship services are available to inmates seeking spiritual growth and personal transformation.
The institution also offers various institutional betterment programs, including 7 Habits on the Inside, active and passive sports, Alcoholics Anonymous, Anger Management, business seminars, Character Qualities, Financial Freedom, Gavel Club, Inside/Out Dads, Narcotics Anonymous, parenting classes, peer-to-peer motivational dorms, Thinking for a Change, and Victim Impact Awareness programs. These programs aim to foster positive behavior change, enhance life skills, promote personal growth, and prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society upon their 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.
