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Updated July 5, 2026
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Reception and Medical Center, FL

Physical Address 7765 S CR 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054-0628

Reception and Medical Center is a male FDOC facility in Union County, near Lake Butler, that serves as both a reception center for newly sentenced inmates and a medical facility within the FDOC system, per its official name. It holds both adult and youthful offenders and has two satellite units, RMC West Unit and RMC Work Camp. 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.

Reception and Medical Center
Reception and Medical Center: Inmate Search, Visiting & Contact Info

City

Lake Butler

County

Union County

State

FL

Facility Type

state prison

Gender

Male

Operator

Florida Department of Corrections

Address

7765 S CR 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054-0628

Phone

386-496-6000

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Quick Facts

Inmate Search

  • Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. It's free and shows the inmate's current facility.
  • Enter the person's last name. You can enter a partial name or use % to list all inmates.
  • Results show the inmate's DC number, current facility, sentence details, and release date.
  • RMC has its own satellite units, RMC West Unit and RMC Work Camp, so confirm the search names the exact unit.

Visitation

  • Regular visiting hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, matching the FDOC statewide schedule.
  • Submit a Visitation Application before your first visit.
  • Schedule each individual visit through the FDOC Offender Search portal.
  • Call 386-496-6000 to confirm the current visiting days and submission process before you travel.

Send Money

  • Use Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida.
  • Mobile app: Correct Pay Mobile App on Apple App Store and Google Play.
  • Toll-free phone: (855) 836-3364.
  • Money orders payable to Correct Pay may be mailed to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.

Phone & Video

  • Phone provider: ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay statewide for Florida DOC.
  • Web: web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC
  • Phone: (866) 732-9098
  • Hours: Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM EST, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM EST, Sun 8AM-11PM EST.

Mail

  • All personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623.
  • Mail is scanned and delivered digitally to the inmate's tablet or facility kiosk.
  • Use USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, bubble wrap, or multi-layer packaging.
  • Write in English, Spanish, or Creole. Other languages need prior warden approval.

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What You Need to Know


Search by last name at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's DC number, current facility, and release date.

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Regular visiting is 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST. Submit the FDOC Visitation Application and schedule visits through the FDOC portal.

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Use 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.

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Calls 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.

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All 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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Families Also Ask

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How do I find out if someone is at Reception and Medical Center?

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. RMC has satellite units, RMC West Unit and RMC Work Camp, so confirm the search names the specific unit.

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Where is Reception and Medical Center located?

The facility is at 7765 S CR 231, Lake Butler, FL 32054-0628, in Union County. The facility phone is 386-496-6000.

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What does Reception and Medical Center do, and why might someone be sent here?

FDOC uses reception centers to process and classify newly sentenced inmates before assignment to a permanent facility. As its name indicates, this facility also serves a medical function within the FDOC system. It holds both adult and youthful offenders, according to FDOC's own facility listing. A stay here can be temporary, so confirm current placement through the FDOC Offender Search before visiting, sending money, or mailing anything.

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Is there a different mailing address for legal or official business with the facility?

FDOC lists an administrative mailing address for Reception and Medical Center at Post Office Box 628, Lake Butler, FL 32054-0628, separate from the personal-mail centralized address in Tampa. Personal letters and photos still go to the Tampa PO Box; the Lake Butler PO Box is for official facility business.

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When can I visit someone at Reception and Medical Center?

Regular visiting hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, matching the FDOC statewide schedule. Submit a Visitation Application first, then schedule through the FDOC Offender Search portal. Call 386-496-6000 to confirm the current visiting days before you travel.

Visitation
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How do I get approved to visit?

Download the FDOC Visitation Application from fdc.myflorida.com. All visitors 12 and older must apply. Submit by mail to the facility's Classification Department, or call 386-496-6000 to ask about a current email submission option. Approval takes time. The inmate is notified, not the visitor.

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How do I send money to someone at Reception and Medical Center?

Use 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.

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How do phone calls work at Reception and Medical Center?

Calls 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.

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What is the mailing address for Reception and Medical Center?

All 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.

Mail
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What is the facility phone number for Reception and Medical Center?

The facility phone is 386-496-6000. The chaplain's office can be reached at 386-496-7010. The facility is in Union County, near Lake Butler.

General
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What are RMC West Unit and RMC Work Camp?

These are satellite units of Reception and Medical Center. They have separate listings in the FDOC Offender Search. Confirm which specific unit holds the person you're looking for before making a trip.

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Are visits monitored?

Yes. Under FDOC statewide rules, visits are monitored by corrections staff. Do not discuss pending legal matters or case strategy.

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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/institutions-list/209 ›

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