FDC-Taylor Correctional Institution

State Prison

Last Updated: March 09, 2024
Address
8501 Hampton Springs Rd, Perry, FL 32348-8747
Beds
1301
County
Taylor
Phone
850-838-4000
Fax
850-838-4024
Email
TaylorCI.WardenOffice@fdc.myflorida.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623

Taylor 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 8501 Hampton Springs Rd in Perry, FL, Taylor CI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Taylor 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.

Taylor Correctional Institution, situated in Perry, serves as a pivotal state prison for adult male offenders within the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). Established in 1994, it operates with a diverse mix of security levels, accommodating individuals across minimum, medium, and close custody classifications, with a maximum capacity of 1301 prisoners.

While the adjacent Taylor Annex currently remains closed, the institution offers a comprehensive range of programs and services aimed at rehabilitation and personal development for its incarcerated population.

Academic Programs at Taylor Correctional Institution include Adult Basic Education, Basic Literacy Program, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and General Educational Development (GED) courses. These educational initiatives are designed to equip inmates with foundational literacy and academic skills necessary for successful reentry into society.

In terms of Vocational Programs, the institution offers Carpentry and Plumbing Technology courses, providing inmates with practical skills training that enhances their employability prospects upon release.

Chaplaincy Services at Taylor Correctional Institution encompass a wide array of religious and spiritual programs, including Buddhist Meditation Program, Catholic Mass, Celebrate Recovery in both English and Spanish, Jewish Studies, Islamic Jumah Prayer, and various other faith-based activities. These services aim to cater to the diverse religious needs of the inmate population and provide spiritual guidance and support.

Additionally, the institution offers an extensive range of Betterment Programs, covering areas such as anger management, financial literacy, cognitive behavioral therapy, creative writing, leadership training, parenting classes, veterans programs, and wellness education. These programs focus on promoting personal growth, behavioral change, and skill development, ultimately contributing to the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society.

Inmate Locator

Taylor 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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