Bay Correctional Facility is a Florida DOC state prison in Bay County, operated by The GEO Group, Inc. under contract with FDOC. This guide covers how to find an inmate 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 applies at this facility. All data verified from official FDOC sources.
City
Panama City
County
Bay County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
985
Operator
The GEO Group, Inc. (private operator under contract with FDOC)
Address
5400 Bayline Drive, Panama City, Florida 32404-5492
Phone
(850) 769-1455
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View Article8AM-2PM CST. Submit DC6-111A and schedule through FDOC each week.
View ArticleUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364.
View ArticleConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to the FDOC centralized Tampa address, not the facility's physical address.
View ArticleSearch by last name at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's current facility, DC number, sentence details, and release date.
See the full breakdownVisiting is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST at Bay C.F. Submit the FDOC Visitation Application (DC6-111A), then schedule each visit through the FDOC Offender Search portal.
See the full breakdownUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders by mail go 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.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623, where it is scanned and delivered digitally. The facility's physical address at 5400 Bayline Drive is for visits, not personal mail.
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Search the FDOC Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. It shows the inmate's current institution, DC number, offenses, and sentence information.
Inmate SearchRegular visiting is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST. Schedule through the FDOC Offender Search portal each week and submit the Visitation Application (DC6-111A) before your first visit.
VisitationUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders by mail go to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900. You need the inmate's DC number.
Send MoneyCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. The inmate calls you. Phone hours are Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM, and Sun 8AM-11PM EST.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. The facility's physical address at 5400 Bayline Drive, Panama City, FL 32404-5492 is for visits, not personal mail.
MailBay Correctional Facility is a Florida DOC state prison operated under contract by The GEO Group, Inc. It houses FDOC-sentenced inmates and follows the same statewide FDOC systems for inmate search, phone, money, and mail as other Florida state prisons.
GeneralYes. All visits are monitored by corrections staff. Do not discuss pending legal matters during a visit.
VisitationThe facility can restrict visits due to lockdowns, disciplinary holds, medical holds, or seating limits. Your approved visitor status stays active. Reschedule through the FDOC portal.
VisitationThe main facility number is (850) 769-1455. The facility is located at 5400 Bayline Drive, Panama City, FL 32404-5492 in Bay County.
GeneralBay Correctional Facility has a capacity of approximately 985 male inmates.
GeneralContact ConnectNetwork at (866) 732-9098 or check the facility's page on relevant vendor platforms to confirm which digital communication options, including video visitation, are currently available for Bay CF.
Phone CallsBring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Call (850) 769-1455 before your visit if you are unsure whether your ID will be accepted.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 1, 2026. Official source: fdc.myflorida.com/institutions/bay-correctional-facility ›