Apalachee Correctional Institution, West Unit is a male state prison operated by the Florida Department of Corrections in Jackson County. This guide covers how to find someone in custody through the FDOC Offender Search, how to get approved to visit, how to send money through Correct Pay, how phone calls work through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, and how Florida's centralized mail system works. Address, phone, and vendor details are verified from official FDOC sources. Specific visiting days and hours for the West Unit were not published online and should be confirmed by phone before you travel.
City
Sneads
County
Jackson County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Operator
Florida Department of Corrections
Address
52 West Union Drive, Sneads, FL 32460-4165
Phone
(850) 593-9501
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Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us to confirm custody and get the DC number.
View ArticleFDOC statewide rules apply. Apply first, then schedule through FDOC. Call ahead to confirm the current schedule.
View ArticleDeposit online at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders accepted by mail.
View ArticleCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you. Set up an account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098.
View ArticleAll FDOC personal mail goes to PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. USPS only, scanned digitally.
View ArticleSearch by last name at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's DC number, current facility, sentence details, and release date.
See the full breakdownFDOC statewide rules apply. Apply for a Visitation Application first, then schedule each week through the FDOC portal. Call (850) 593-9501 to confirm the West Unit's current visiting days and hours.
See the full breakdownUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. You need the inmate's DC number. Money orders are accepted by mail to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. Phone hours are Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM EST, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM EST, Sun 8AM-11PM EST.
See the full breakdownAll personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. Mail is scanned and delivered digitally to the inmate's tablet. Use USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, or bubble wrap.
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Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Enter the person's last name. Results show their current facility, DC number, and release date. If they were recently transferred, allow a few days for the record to update.
Inmate SearchThe West Unit is at 52 West Union Drive, Sneads, FL 32460-4165, in Jackson County. The facility phone is (850) 593-9501.
GeneralOfficial visiting days and hours for the West Unit were not confirmed during research. FDOC statewide visiting rules apply as the baseline. Submit a Visitation Application, then schedule through the FDOC Offender Search portal. Call (850) 593-9501 to confirm the current visiting schedule before you travel.
VisitationDownload the FDOC Visitation Application from fdc.myflorida.com. All visitors 12 and older must apply. Submit by mail to the facility Classification Department or by email using the address listed in the official VisitApp/Mailbox List PDF. Approval takes time. The inmate is notified, not the visitor.
VisitationUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. You need the inmate's DC number. Money orders are accepted by mail to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.
Send MoneyCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. Phone hours are Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM EST, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM EST, Sun 8AM-11PM EST. All calls are monitored.
Phone CallsAll personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Full Legal Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. Mail is scanned and delivered digitally. Send by USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, or bubble wrap.
MailThe facility phone is (850) 593-9501. Apalachee C.I., West Unit is in Jackson County. For inmate search, use the FDOC Offender Search online.
GeneralA specific warden name could not be verified from official FDOC sources during research. Call the facility at (850) 593-9501 for current staffing information.
GeneralThe facility can restrict visits due to lockdowns, disciplinary action, medical holds, or seating limits. Your approved visitor status stays active. Reschedule through the FDOC portal.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 4, 2026. Official source: fdc.myflorida.com/institutions/apalachee-correctional-institution ›