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Sumter 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
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 - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
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
Located at 9544 County Rd 476B in Bushnell, FL, Sumter CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Sumter 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.
Sumter Correctional Institution, situated in Bushnell, Florida, stands as a significant facility within the Florida Department of Corrections' framework, providing housing for adult men and youthful offenders. Operating under various security levels, including minimum, medium, and close custody, Sumter Correctional Institution has been serving its role since its establishment in 1965. With a maximum capacity of 1,551 prisoners, it accommodates a diverse population of inmates.
One notable aspect of Sumter Correctional Institution is its distinction as the location of the state's only Basic Training Unit for Youthful Offenders within the Department of Corrections. This unit offers a rigorous 120-day program consisting of drill practice, education, physical training, and a highly regimented daily schedule. Upon completing the program, inmates are released to serve the remainder of their sentence on probation, marking a unique approach to rehabilitation and reintegration for youthful offenders.
The institution also provides a wide range of academic and vocational programs aimed at equipping inmates with essential skills for their successful transition back into society. Academic offerings include Adult Basic Education, Basic Literacy, Correspondence Courses, and GED preparation, while vocational programs cover areas such as Administrative Office Assistant, Energy Technician, and Horticulture/Landscape Management.
Chaplaincy Services at Sumter Correctional Institution play a crucial role in providing spiritual guidance and support to inmates through Chapel Library Services, Eternal Life Concept, Goal Setting/Life Skills, Gospel Echoes, Kairos, Parenting/Family programs, and Worship and Praise sessions.
Institutional Betterment Programs focus on promoting personal growth and rehabilitation, with initiatives such as Faith & Character Dorm, Peer to Peer support, Re-Entry Programs, AA/NA meetings, Compass 180 transition program, D.I.R.E.C.T. Program, Drug Awareness and Dependency sessions, F.I.T. Anger Management, Gavel Club, Life Skills workshops, Marriage & Family Counseling, Veterans Program, and Wellness Education through the Wellness Center.
Despite its efforts towards rehabilitation, Sumter Correctional Institution faced challenges, such as the federal lawsuit triggered by an alleged sexual assault against a 17-year-old inmate by six other prisoners in July 2013. Such incidents underscore the ongoing need for vigilance and improvement within the correctional system to ensure the safety and well-being of all inmates.
Sumter 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.
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
