St. Petersburg Community Release Center

Reentry & Treatment Facility

Last Updated: March 20, 2024
Address
4237 8th Ave, S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711-2000
County
Pinellas
Phone
727-893-2289
Fax
727-893-1182

St Petersburg CRC is for Reentry & Treatment Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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 Work Release 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

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You can support your loved ones at St Petersburg CRC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 727-893-2289.

The St. Petersburg Community Release Center, located at 4237 8th Ave, S in St. Petersburg, FL, is dedicated to facilitating successful transitions for offenders from incarceration to the community. Emphasizing the importance of reentry for effective crime control, the center focuses on personal development, employment, education, treatment services, family support, and community engagement to support successful reintegration. Reentry, the process of reintegrating offenders from correctional facilities into society, is a critical aspect of public safety. With more than three-quarters of state offenders being re-arrested within five years of release, successful reintegration is imperative. Evidence-based practices focus on individuals at medium to high risk of reoffending, tailoring programs to address their specific needs, thus lowering recidivism rates. Reentry and Treatment Centers play a vital role in this process by providing structured environments and various programs to aid residents in their rehabilitation and community reconnection efforts.

Aligned to reduce recidivism, the Florida Department of Corrections, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in certain cases, emphasizes comprehensive reentry services. The center prioritizes core program areas such as Education, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Workforce Development, supplemented by various other reentry-oriented programs, job placement, and health services.

Moreover, these facilities assist probation and pretrial services officers in monitoring individuals' activities to ensure compliance with release conditions and reduce violations, particularly for those deemed higher risk. Additionally, they serve as alternatives to pretrial detention, offering a solution for individuals whose appearance cannot be reasonably ensured or who may pose a danger to the community under less restrictive conditions. Judicial policies consider factors like cost-effectiveness, reducing jail overcrowding, and the suitability of RRC placement for certain defendants, balancing these against individual circumstances and needs. Ultimately, successful reentry not only benefits the individual but also contributes to enhanced public safety and more effective correctional practices. With a commitment to addressing individual needs, family dynamics, and community integration, the center aims to provide holistic support to returning citizens. By offering comprehensive services and support, the center endeavors to empower individuals to successfully reintegrate into society.

Inmate Locator

St. Petersburg Community Release Center publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Florida. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visiting hours for St Petersburg CRC are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Residents in treatment often have conflicting schedules as many have off-site employment and are not always available during visiting hours. Please reach out to 727-893-2289, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in St. Petersburg.

Ask The Inmate

Ask a former inmate questions at no charge. The inmate answering has spent considerable time in the federal prison system, state and county jails, and in a prison that was run by the private prison entity CCA. Ask your question or browse previous questions in response to comments or further questions of members of the InmateAid community.