Florida State Prison is a male maximum-security state prison operated by the Florida Department of Corrections in Bradford County, near Raiford. 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 were not published online and should be confirmed by phone before you travel.
City
Raiford
County
Bradford County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Operator
Florida Department of Corrections
Address
7819 NW 228th Street, Raiford, FL 32026-1000
Phone
904-368-2500
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View ArticleFDOC statewide rules apply, with stricter maximum-security screening. Call ahead to confirm the schedule.
View ArticleUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364.
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View ArticleAll FDOC personal mail goes to PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623.
View ArticleSearch by last name at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's DC number, current facility, and release date.
See the full breakdownFDOC statewide rules apply, with stricter screening common at maximum-security facilities. Submit the FDOC Visitation Application and schedule visits through the FDOC portal. Call 904-368-2500 to confirm 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 can be mailed 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 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.
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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 facility is at 7819 NW 228th Street, Raiford, FL 32026-1000, in Bradford County. The facility phone is 904-368-2500.
GeneralNo, though the two sit close together near Raiford. Florida State Prison and Union Correctional Institution are separate FDOC facilities with their own addresses, phone numbers, and inmate populations. Confirm which one holds the person you're looking for through the FDOC Offender Search before making a trip.
GeneralOfficial visiting days and hours were not confirmed during research. Florida State Prison is a maximum-security facility, so expect stricter scheduling and screening than at a lower-custody prison. Submit a Visitation Application, then schedule through the FDOC Offender Search portal. Call 904-368-2500 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's Classification Department. 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.
MailThe facility phone is 904-368-2500. Florida State Prison is in Bradford County, near Raiford.
GeneralYes. Florida State Prison houses Florida's death row population and the state's execution chamber, alongside its general maximum-security population. This does not change how the FDOC Offender Search, visitation application process, Correct Pay, ConnectNetwork, or centralized mail system work for the facility.
GeneralYes. Under FDOC statewide rules, visits are monitored by corrections staff. Do not discuss pending legal matters or case strategy.
VisitationThe facility can restrict visits due to lockdowns, disciplinary holds, medical holds, or seating limits. This can happen more often at a maximum-security facility. 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/florida-state-prison ›