Visiting Someone at Jackson Work Camp

How to Get Approved to Visit

Before you can visit, the inmate must add you to their approved visitor list through the Visitation Application process. Once approved, confirm the visiting schedule with the facility, since Jackson Work Camp follows Jackson Correctional Institution’s hours.

Don’t Miss the Time Zone Difference

Jackson County, in the Florida Panhandle, runs on Central Time, while most of the state runs on Eastern Time. Visiting hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. are in CST. If you’re traveling from elsewhere in Florida, plan for the hour difference so you don’t arrive too early or too late.

What to Bring

Bring one valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Leave cash, bags, and personal electronics in your car since these are not allowed past the lobby.

Dress Code

Wear clothing that covers your chest, midriff, and thighs. Avoid clothing that resembles inmate uniforms (blue chambray or grey sweats), anything camouflage, and clothing with gang-related symbols or profanity. Underwire bras may need to be removed if they trigger the metal detector, so consider a non-underwire option.

Security Screening

Expect to pass through a metal detector and have your ID checked against the approved visitor list. Staff may conduct a pat search if the metal detector alarms. Follow all instructions from correctional officers during screening.

Visits for Minors

Children visiting must be accompanied by an approved adult visitor and may need a birth certificate or other proof of relationship. Check with the facility in advance if a minor’s other parent or guardian is not the person on the visitor list, since additional notarized permission may be required.

Getting There

The facility is located at 5607 10th Street, Hwy 71 North, Malone, FL 32445-9998, near its parent institution, Jackson Correctional Institution. From I-10, take Exit 142 (SR-71 North) to Highway 90/71, turn left, and go west to the second traffic light. Turn right and go 17 miles north on Highway 71 to Malone. FDC notes that GPS systems and mapping sites often give incorrect directions using the physical address, so confirm the route by phone if you’re unfamiliar with the area.

What’s Not Allowed

Visitors cannot bring in weapons, drugs, cell phones, cameras, or outside food and drink. Attempting to pass contraband to an inmate is a felony under Florida law and can result in a permanent visitation ban and criminal charges.