FDC-Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
5850 E Milton Rd, Milton, FL 32583-7914
Beds
1614
County
Santa Rosa
Phone
850-983-5800
Fax
850-983-5907
Email
SantaRosaCI.WardenOffice@fdc.myflorida.com

Santa Rosa 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 5850 E Milton Rd in Milton, FL, Santa Rosa CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Santa Rosa 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.

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution, situated in Milton, Santa Rosa County, is a state prison owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). Established in 1996, the facility serves as a correctional center for men, featuring a diverse mix of security levels and boasting a capacity to house 1,614 inmates. Recognized as one of the "toughest" and "most dangerous" prisons in the state of Florida, it operates with a commitment to security and order within its walls.

Adjacent to the main facility is the Santa Rosa CI Annex, inaugurated in 2006, accommodating an additional 1,478 inmates across various security levels. Together, these establishments form an integral part of Florida's corrections system, providing essential services and programs aimed at rehabilitation and personal development for incarcerated individuals.

Academic Programs at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution cater to the educational needs of inmates, offering Adult Basic Education, COMPASS 180 Transition Course, General Educational Development (GED), Special Education Services, and a Volunteer Literacy Program. These initiatives aim to equip inmates with essential literacy and numeracy skills, empowering them to pursue further education and training opportunities.

Chaplaincy Services play a crucial role in addressing the spiritual needs of inmates, offering various programs such as Bible Studies, Religious Education, Worship Services, and Spiritual Counseling. These services provide avenues for spiritual growth, support, and guidance, contributing to the overall well-being of incarcerated individuals.

Institutional Betterment Programs focus on promoting personal growth and rehabilitation among inmates. Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, COMPASS 100 Transition Program, Close Management Wellness Program, and Fresh Start Smoking Cessation aim to address substance abuse issues, improve mental health, and foster positive behavioral changes.

Vocational Programs, including Farm Worker and Textile Repair Worker, provide inmates with valuable job skills and training opportunities, enhancing their prospects for successful reintegration into society upon release. These programs equip individuals with practical skills that can lead to employment and self-sufficiency post-incarceration.

Prevention Programs, such as Castles in the Sky, Living in Balance, and Thinking for a Change, focus on addressing various risk factors associated with criminal behavior and promoting pro-social attitudes and behaviors among inmates.

Overall, Santa Rosa Correctional Institution and its annex play a critical role in the rehabilitation and reentry efforts within Florida's corrections system. By offering a comprehensive range of programs and services, they strive to facilitate positive change and empower individuals to lead productive and law-abiding lives upon their return to society.

Inmate Locator

Santa Rosa 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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