Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch to confirm custody status and get the inmate's DC number.
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The Florida Department of Corrections runs a free public inmate search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. You can look up anyone in FDOC custody by name alone. No ID number is required to start. Results show the inmate’s current facility, DC number, sentence details, and projected release date. The DC number is what you need for money deposits, mail, and phone account setup.
The Florida Department of Corrections keeps a searchable public database of every inmate in FDOC custody. Go to dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx to start.
You only need the person’s last name to begin. Enter it in the Last Name field and click Search. If the name is common or you want to see a broader list, enter a partial last name or type % to display all inmates in the system.
The search also lets you filter by first name, DC number, and race if you need to narrow down results with a common name.
Each search result is a link to the inmate’s full profile. The profile shows:
Write down the DC number. You will need it to send money through Correct Pay, to set up a phone account, and to format mail correctly.
A few situations can cause someone not to show up, even if they are in FDOC custody:
Recently transferred: When an inmate moves from one facility to another, the database may take one to several days to reflect the new location. Keep checking back if you know they were recently moved.
Recently booked: Someone who was arrested recently and has not yet been sentenced is held in a county jail, not FDOC. County jails have separate lookup systems. Contact the county sheriff’s office or use VINE at vinelink.com.
Released or discharged: If the person completed their sentence, they will still appear in the database but will show a released or discharged status.
Search result limit: If you enter a common last name and the search returns too many results, add the first name or a partial first name to narrow it down.
Every Florida state inmate is assigned a DC number when they enter FDOC custody. This is their permanent identification number throughout their sentence, even if they transfer between facilities.
You need the DC number to send money through Correct Pay, to find the right Visitation Scheduling Form for that specific inmate, and to address mail correctly. Format it as: [Full Legal Name, DC#].
Before making a trip to Lowell CI, confirm the inmate is still there through the FDOC search. Inmates can be transferred to a different facility with little notice, and you cannot always find out in advance.
The FDOC Offender Search also has a Schedule a Visit button on the inmate’s profile page. This is where you submit the weekly Visitation Scheduling Form (available Monday 5AM to Wednesday 5PM EST).
For release notifications, sign up for VINE alerts at vinelink.com. VINE sends a text, email, or phone call when the inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change.
If you searched and cannot find the person, try these steps before calling the facility:
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Go to dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx and enter the person's last name. Results show their current facility, DC number, sentence details, and release date. You can also use VINE at vinelink.com for release alerts.
Inmate SearchA DC number is the Florida DOC ID assigned to every state inmate. You need it to send money through Correct Pay, to set up a ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay phone account, and to address mail correctly. Find it on the FDOC Offender Search results page.
Inmate SearchA few things can cause this: they may have been recently transferred and the record has not updated yet (allow a few days), they may still be in a county jail and not yet in FDOC custody, or the name spelling may be off. Try a partial last name or search by DC number if you have it. Call Lowell CI at 352-690-8900 if you still cannot locate them.
Inmate SearchTransfers typically take one to several days to update in the FDOC Offender Search. If you know the person was recently moved, check back over the next few days. If the record does not update after a week, call FDOC at 850-488-5021 or the facility directly.
Inmate SearchYes. Sign up for VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-877-894-8463. VINE sends free notifications by text, email, or phone when an inmate's status changes, including transfers and releases.
Inmate SearchYes. The FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx is a free public database. You do not need to create an account or pay anything to search for an inmate.
Inmate SearchFederal inmates are not in the FDOC system. Search for federal inmates at bop.gov/inmateloc using their full name or BOP Register Number. Federal facilities in Florida include FCI Coleman, FCI Miami, FDC Miami, FCI Marianna, and FCI Tallahassee.
Inmate SearchThe main number is 352-690-8900. The facility is at 11120 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34482. For inmate search, the FDOC Offender Search online is faster and available 24 hours.
Inmate SearchLowell Correctional Institution is a women's prison. It holds adult female inmates serving Florida state sentences. It is one of the largest women's correctional facilities in Florida.
Inmate SearchThe FDOC Offender Search shows the projected release date on the inmate's profile page. Release dates can change due to gain-time, disciplinary action, or appeals. Sign up for VINE at vinelink.com to get a notification when the release happens.
Inmate SearchYes. Released inmates still appear in the FDOC Offender Search with a discharged or released status. The search also shows the date they were released and whether they are on supervision.
Inmate SearchCounty jail inmates are not in the FDOC system. Each county has its own online inmate roster. Search for the county name plus 'inmate search' to find it. Marion County, where Lowell CI is located, has a separate roster through the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Inmate SearchSat-Sun 9AM-3PM. Apply first, then schedule weekly through FDOC.
View ArticleUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Lobby kiosk and MoneyGram also available.
View ArticleConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you. Set up an account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC.
View ArticleAll FDOC mail: PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. USPS only, scanned digitally.
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