FDC-Avon Park Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
County Rd 64 E, Avon Park, FL 33826-1100
Beds
956
County
Polk
Phone
863-452-8801
Fax
863-452-3729
Email
avonparkci.wardenoffice@fdc.myflorida.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623

Avon Park 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

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Located at County Rd 64 E in Avon Park, FL, Avon Park CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Avon Park CI offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Avon Park CI is a Florida state prison with a capacity to house up to 956 adult male inmates. The facility offers various academic and vocational programs, as well as a range of substance abuse programs, chaplaincy services, institutional betterment programs, and re-entry programs aimed at rehabilitation, education, and successful reintegration into society.

In terms of academic offerings, Avon Park CI provides Adult Basic Education, General Educational Development (GED) preparation, mandatory literacy programs, special education services, and Title I services. Additionally, the facility offers career and technical education programs such as printing & arts graphics, residential carpentry, and welding technology. Library services, including access to a general library and a law library, are also available to inmates for educational purposes.

For those struggling with substance abuse issues, Avon Park CI offers various programs such as alumni support, intensive outpatient and outpatient programs, and prevention programs focused on topics like anger management and victim impact. These programs aim to address addiction and provide support for individuals seeking recovery.

Chaplaincy services at the facility cater to a diverse range of spiritual needs, offering religious education classes, worship services, and counseling sessions. Institutional betterment programs include initiatives like Alcoholics Anonymous, financial management classes, and peer support groups, all aimed at personal development and growth.

In preparation for re-entry into society, Avon Park CI offers comprehensive re-entry programs that cover various aspects of transition, including career scope assessments, outside agency transitional fairs, and self-study transition programs. These programs aim to equip inmates with the skills and resources necessary for successful integration back into their communities. Overall, Avon Park CI provides a multifaceted approach to inmate rehabilitation and reintegration, addressing educational, vocational, substance abuse, spiritual, and personal development needs.

Inmate Locator

Avon Park CI maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

FDC Visitation Information

Regular visiting is held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time). Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. (7:15 a.m. CST) on both days. Visitors will not be processed after 2:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. CST) unless authorized by the duty warden. Visitors will be allowed to park in designated spaces no earlier than 7:30 a.m. EST and 6:30 a.m. CST on visiting days.

Regular visiting is permitted on the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday in January)
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day (November 11th)
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving; and
  • Christmas Day

If any of the holidays listed above falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday. If any of these holidays fall on Sunday, then the following Monday will be observed as the holiday

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