FDC-Okeechobee Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
3420 NE 168th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972-4824
Beds
1632
County
Okeechobee
Phone
863-462-5400
Fax
863-462-5402
Email
OkeechobeeCI.WardenOffice@fdc.myflorida.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623

Okeechobee 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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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

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FDC-Okeechobee Correctional Institution's basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmates while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number is 863-462-5400

Located at 3420 NE 168th St in Okeechobee, FL, Okeechobee CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Okeechobee 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.

Okeechobee CI stands as a cornerstone within Florida's corrections framework, providing accommodation for up to 1,632 male adult inmates while offering an extensive range of rehabilitation and personal development programs overseen by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). This institution plays a pivotal role in preparing felons serving sentences exceeding a year for their eventual reintegration into society.

Alongside its primary facility, Okeechobee Correctional relies upon satellite units such as the Sago Palm Reentry Center and the Okeechobee Work Camp which cater to inmates nearing the completion of their sentences. These units focus on facilitating successful transitions back into the community by providing essential management and support services.

Under the supervision of the Florida DOC, Okeechobee Correctional Institution ensures the quality and efficacy of its programs, which encompass various academic, substance abuse, chaplaincy, and institutional betterment initiatives.

Academic programs offered at the institution include adult basic education, GED preparation, civics education, and pre-GED classes, aiming to equip inmates with foundational knowledge and skills essential for personal and professional development.

Substance abuse programs, such as intensive outpatient services and pre-treatment motivation programs, address the complex issue of addiction, providing inmates with the support and resources needed to overcome substance dependency and lead healthier lives.

Chaplaincy services play a crucial role in addressing inmates' spiritual needs, offering programs like Christ Fellowship, multi-faith worship services, KAIROS weekends, and religious education to support inmates in their journey toward redemption and personal growth.

Institutional betterment programs focus on enhancing inmates' personal development and life skills, covering areas such as anger and stress management, job readiness, marriage and parenting, mental health discussions, and participation in organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous and Toastmasters Gavel Club.

Through its holistic approach to rehabilitation and personal development, Okeechobee Correctional Institution endeavors to empower inmates with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to successfully reintegrate into society, thereby contributing to safer communities and reduced recidivism rates.

Inmate Locator

Okeechobee 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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