Everglades Correctional Institution is a male state prison operated by the Florida Department of Corrections in Miami-Dade County, holding inmates from minimum to closed custody levels. 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. All data verified from official FDOC sources.
City
Miami
County
Miami-Dade County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Operator
Florida Department of Corrections
Address
1599 Southwest 187th Avenue, Miami, FL 33194
Phone
305-228-2000
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Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us to confirm custody and get the DC number.
View ArticleApply first, then schedule through FDOC each week. Call to confirm the current visiting window.
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 breakdownEverglades C.I. follows FDOC's statewide visiting process: apply first, then schedule each week through the FDOC portal. The exact weekend hours for this location were not confirmed during research. Call 305-228-2000 to verify.
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 SearchEverglades C.I. follows FDOC's statewide visiting structure, but the exact weekend hours published for this specific location were not confirmed during research. Call the facility at 305-228-2000 to confirm the current schedule before you plan a trip.
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 if the facility publishes a visit-app mailbox. Approval takes time. The inmate will be notified.
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 305-228-2000. Everglades C.I. is in Miami-Dade 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 305-228-2000 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 5, 2026. Official source: fdc.myflorida.com/institutions/everglades-correctional-institution ›