Lowell Correctional Institution is operated by the Florida Department of Corrections in Ocala, Marion County. It is one of Florida's largest women's prisons. This guide covers how to find someone in custody through the FDOC Offender Search, how to get approved to visit and schedule a weekend 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
Ocala
County
Marion County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Female
Operator
Florida Department of Corrections
Address
11120 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone
352-690-8900
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Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us to confirm the inmate's current facility and DC number.
View ArticleWeekends 9AM-3PM EST. Apply first, then schedule through FDOC each week. No walk-ups.
View ArticleDeposit online at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. MoneyGram and lobby kiosk also accepted.
View ArticleThe inmate calls you. Set up a prepaid 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. Scanned digitally to tablet.
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 projected release date. If the person was recently transferred, the record may take a few days to update.
See the full breakdownVisiting is Saturday and Sunday 9AM-3PM EST. All visitors 12 and older must submit a Visitation Application and receive approval (about 30 days). Each week you must schedule your visit through the FDOC Offender Search portal between Monday 5AM and Wednesday 5PM. No walk-up appointments.
See the full breakdownUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. You need the inmate's DC number. MoneyGram is accepted at retail locations including Walmart and CVS. A cash kiosk is in the facility lobby. Money orders are accepted by mail.
See the full breakdownCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, the statewide FDOC phone system. The inmate calls you. You cannot call them directly. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. Hours are Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM, Sun 8AM-11PM EST. All calls are monitored and recorded.
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, bubble wrap, or multi-layer packaging. Write in English, Spanish, or Creole.
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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 SearchRegular visiting is Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. Registration ends at 2:00 PM. You must schedule your visit through the FDOC Offender Search page between Monday 5 AM and Wednesday 5 PM each week. No walk-up visits are allowed.
VisitationComplete a Visitation Application Form (available at fdc.myflorida.com/ci/visit/000.pdf). All visitors 12 and older must apply. Submit by mail to Lowell CI's Classification Department or by email. The approval process takes about 30 days. The inmate will be notified of the decision.
VisitationUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. You'll need the inmate's DC number. MoneyGram is also accepted at locations like Walmart and CVS. A kiosk in the facility lobby accepts cash, debit, and credit cards. Money orders are accepted by mail.
Send MoneyCalls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay, the statewide FDOC phone system. 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, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM, and Sun 8AM-11PM EST. All calls are monitored and recorded.
Phone CallsAll personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. This mail is scanned and delivered digitally. Send by USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, or bubble wrap.
MailThe main facility number is 352-690-8900. The facility is located at 11120 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34482. For inmate search, use the FDOC Offender Search online at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx.
GeneralYes. Lowell Correctional Institution is one of Florida's largest women's prisons, operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. It holds adult female inmates and offers Faith and Character Based programming at the adjoining work camp.
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