Calhoun 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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Calhoun CI is a State - medium state correctional facility in Blountstown, 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 Calhoun 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.
Calhoun CI, with a capacity of 1,221, primarily houses adult male inmates and includes a satellite unit known as Calhoun Work Camp, which is temporarily closed. The institution offers various academic programs such as Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Educational Development (GED), Mavis Beacon Typing, Reading Literacy, and Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
In terms of vocational training, inmates have the opportunity to participate in programs like Construction Technology, Graphic Arts, Landscape/Turf Management, Printing, and Web Design. Substance abuse programs, including Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, are available to support inmates in their recovery journey.
Chaplaincy services at Calhoun Correctional Institution encompass Chapel Library services, Praise Team activities, Recovery Groups, Religious Education Classes, Religious Holiday Observances, and Worship services, catering to inmates' spiritual needs.
The institution also offers various institutional betterment programs aimed at enhancing inmates' well-being and preparing them for reintegration into society. These include wellness education, life principles courses, vocational certification opportunities, law library access, library services, re-entry support, mental health resources, and recreational sports activities.
These programs and services aim to address inmates' educational, vocational, spiritual, and personal development needs, ultimately facilitating their successful re-entry 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.
