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How do I find someone at Blackwater River Correctional Facility?
Search the FDOC Offender Search at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. It shows current institution and DC number.
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Updated July 1, 2026
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Blackwater River Correctional Facility
Physical Address
5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, Florida 32583-0000
Blackwater River Correctional Facility is a Florida DOC state prison in Santa Rosa County operated by The GEO Group under contract. Search inmates through the FDOC Offender Search, schedule visits through the FDOC portal, phone calls through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, JPay video calling and messaging are confirmed, and send money requires direct contact because Blackwater CF is on the FDOC private-facility exception list.
Blackwater River Correctional Facility
City
Milton
County
Santa Rosa County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison private operator
Gender
Male
Operator
The GEO Group, Inc. (private operator under contract with FDOC)
Address
5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, Florida 32583-0000
Phone
(850) 983-4100
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- ✓ FDOC Offender Search: pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx
- ✓ Search by last name, first name, or DC number
- ✓ Results show current location, DC number, offenses, photo, and sentence info
Visitation
- ✓ Regular visiting: Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
- ✓ Schedule weekly: Monday 5:00 AM to Wednesday 5:00 PM EST through FDOC Offender Search portal
- ✓ Visitation application: DC6-111A. Submit by mail to the facility or by email.
- ✓ All visitors 16 and older must have valid photo ID.
- ✓ Blackwater CF is listed by FDC as one of a limited number of private facilities where visitors may still bring cash in small denominations into the visiting park; most FDC facilities use cashless vending only.
Send Money
- ✓ This private facility is on the FDOC exception list for money deposits.
- ✓ Official FDOC rule states: contact the facility directly for deposit instructions.
- ✓ Statewide Correct Pay does NOT automatically apply to Blackwater CF.
- ✓ Money vendor/deposit address: UNCONFIRMED until facility confirms.
Phone & Video
- ✓ Phone provider: ConnectNetwork by GTL/ViaPath
- ✓ Setup: ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098
- ✓ Calls are inmate-initiated only; family cannot call in directly.
- ✓ JPay Video Connect is confirmed for this facility via the official JPay facility page.
- ✓ JPay messaging/email confirmed via official JPay facility page.
- ✓ FDOC statewide central mail processing applies unless this private facility accepts direct mail.
- ✓ Routine mail may use the FDOC centralized address if Blackwater CF does not accept direct personal mail.
- ✓ Legal mail must go directly to the facility, not central processing.
- ✓ USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, or bubble wrap.
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Find Someone at Blackwater River C.F.
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View Article Visitation
Visiting Hours at Blackwater River C.F.
Sat-Sun 8AM-2PM EST. Submit DC6-111A and schedule through FDOC.
View Article Send Money
How to Send Money to Blackwater River C.F.
Private-facility exception: contact Blackwater CF directly instead of using Correct Pay automatically.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone and Video at Blackwater River C.F.
ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay for phone. JPay Video Connect confirmed.
View Article Mail
Mail Rules for Blackwater River C.F.
FDOC mail policy applies; confirm whether Blackwater CF accepts direct personal mail.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
Search by last name at pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's DC number, current institution, offenses, photo, and sentence information.
See the full breakdownVisiting is Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Submit DC6-111A Visitation Application, then schedule each visit weekly through FDOC Offender Search.
See the full breakdownBlackwater CF is on the FDOC private-facility exception list for money deposits. Contact the facility directly at (850) 983-4100 for deposit instructions. Do not assume Correct Pay applies.
See the full breakdownPhone provider is ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay statewide. JPay Video Connect and messaging are confirmed via the official JPay facility page.
See the full breakdownFDOC central mail processing applies unless Blackwater CF accepts direct personal mail. USPS only. Legal mail must go directly to the facility.
See the full breakdownFamilies Also Ask
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What are visiting hours?
Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST. Schedule through the FDOC Offender Search portal each week Tuesday through Wednesday 5:00 PM EST. Submit Visitation Application DC6-111A before the first visit.
Visitation
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How do I send money?
Blackwater CF is listed as a private-facility exception on the FDOC funds page. Do NOT assume Correct Pay applies. Call Blackwater CF at (850) 983-4100 for deposit instructions before sending dollars.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work?
Phone provider is likely ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, which is the statewide FDOC provider. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone Calls
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Is video calling available?
Yes. JPay Video Connect is confirmed via the official JPay facility page for Blackwater River Correctional Facility.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address?
Confirm whether Blackwater CF accepts direct personal mail. If not, use FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Full Legal Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. Legal mail should go directly to the facility.
Mail
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What ID do I need?
Bring a valid photo ID with photograph, current address, date of birth, and physical characteristics.
Visitation
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Are visits monitored?
Yes. All visitors are searched and visits are monitored. Discussing pending legal matters is prohibited.
Visitation
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What is the warden's name?
Warden name was UNCONFIRMED during research. Check the official FDOC facility page for current staffing.
General
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What is the capacity?
Capacity is approximately 2,000 in adult general population.
General
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Is Blackwater CF an FDOC prison or a private jail?
Blackwater CF is a state prison operated under contract by The GEO Group, Inc. for the FDOC. It is in FDOC's inmate system, has an FDOC DC search, and follows FDOC scheduling forms, but money deposits to this private facility require direct contact with the facility.
General
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Does Blackwater CF offer video visitation?
JPay Video Connect is confirmed for Blackwater River Correctional Facility through the official JPay facility page. Set up an account at jpay.com to access video calling and messaging.
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