Find an Inmate at Blackwater River Correctional Facility

How to Search the FDOC Offender Search

Go to pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Enter the person’s last name. Click Search. To see a broader list, enter a partial last name or use %. You can also search by first name or DC number if you have it.

What the Results Show

Each result links to the inmate’s full profile. The profile shows:

• Full legal name and aliases
• DC number
• Current institution
• Custody status
• Offenses
• Photo
• Sentence information
• Projected release date

Write down the DC number. You will need it for money deposits, mail, and ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay setup.

Why Someone Might Not Appear

Recently transferred: After an inmate moves facilities, the database can take one to several days to update. Keep checking.

County jail: People not yet sentenced are in county jails, not FDOC. Contact the county sheriff’s office or use VINE at vinelink.com.

Released: Released inmates still appear with a released or discharged status.

Common names: Add a first name or partial first name to narrow the list.

What the DC Number Is and Why It Matters

The DC number is the inmate’s permanent Florida DOC ID. You need it for JPay or ConnectNetwork deposits, mail addressing, and phone setup. Enter it exactly as shown.

Confirming Facility Before Visiting

Confirm the inmate is still at Blackwater River CF before making a trip. Transfers happen with little notice. If the inmate is no longer there, update your mail and phone setup to match the new facility.

For release notifications, use VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-877-894-8463.

What to Do If the Person Is Not Found

If you searched and cannot find the person, work through these steps before calling the facility:

1. Double-check the spelling of the last name. Try a partial name instead of the full spelling.
2. Search by DC number if you already have it. This is the most reliable way to confirm a match.
3. Use % in the last name field to confirm the search tool itself is working.
4. If the person was recently sentenced, allow a few days for FDOC to receive their record from county jail.
5. If you still cannot find them, call Blackwater CF directly at (850) 983-4100.

Using the DC Number for Other Services

Once you have the DC number, it becomes the reference point for nearly everything else you need to do. Use it to confirm the facility when calling about money deposit instructions, to address any legal mail correctly, and to set up a ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay phone account or a JPay account for video and messaging. Keep it written down somewhere you can access quickly, since you will likely need to reference it more than once.

Daily Roster and Booking Limitations

FDOC does not publish a facility-specific daily booking roster the way some county jails do. This means you cannot check a real-time list of who was booked into Blackwater CF today. The FDOC Offender Search reflects the inmate’s current status as of the last database update, which is the most current public information available for state prison custody. If you need same-day confirmation of a recent transfer, calling the facility directly is more reliable than repeatedly refreshing the online search.