Find an Inmate at Reception and Medical Center

How to Search the FDOC Offender Search

Go to dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Enter the person’s last name. Click Search. To see a broader list, use a partial last name or %. You can also search by first name, DC number, and race if needed.

What the Results Show

Each result links to the inmate’s full profile. The profile shows:

• Full legal name and aliases
• DC number
• Current facility
• Custody status
• Sentence information
• Projected release date

Write down the DC number. You will need it for Correct Pay, mail addressing, and ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay setup.

What Each Field Means

DC number: The inmate’s permanent Florida DOC identification number. This stays with them for their entire time in FDOC custody, even across transfers.

Custody status: Shows whether the person is currently incarcerated, released, or on some form of supervised status. A released status does not always mean the person left that day, so check the release date field too.

Current facility: This updates when an inmate transfers, but not always instantly. If someone was recently booked into custody, allow a few business days for the profile to show Reception and Medical Center.

Sentence information: Shows the offense and sentence length as recorded by FDOC. This is public record.

Why Someone Might Not Appear, or Might Show Here Temporarily

Newly sentenced: RMC processes newly sentenced inmates for classification before they are assigned to a permanent facility. A record can show this facility for a period of time and then update to a different one once classification is complete.

Medical needs: Because RMC also serves a medical function within FDOC, an inmate could be transferred here temporarily for care and then transferred back to their assigned facility. Confirm current placement instead of assuming a listing at RMC is permanent.

Recently transferred: The database can take one to several days to update after any transfer.

County jail: People not yet sentenced are in county jails, not FDOC custody. Contact the county sheriff’s office or use VINE if the person is pre-trial.

Released: Released inmates still appear with a released or discharged status. They do not disappear from the system.

Common names: Add a first name or partial first name to narrow results.

What the DC Number Is and Why It Matters

The DC number is the inmate’s permanent Florida DOC ID. You need it for money deposits, mail formatting, and phone setup. Keep it in a safe place, since customer service lines for these vendors will ask for it before they can help you.

RMC’s Satellite Units

Reception and Medical Center has two satellite units, RMC West Unit and RMC Work Camp, each with its own listing in the FDOC Offender Search. When you search for someone, confirm the result names the exact unit, since a family member could be at RMC itself, RMC West Unit, or RMC Work Camp.

Daily Roster Details

FDOC does not publish a separate daily arrival roster for state facilities the way some county jails do. The Offender Search database itself functions as the ongoing roster, updated as records change. There is no separate daily bulletin to check for this facility.

Confirming Before You Visit or Send Money

Because this facility handles both classification and medical needs, confirm the inmate is still here before making a trip, sending a deposit, or mailing a letter. Transfers to a permanent facility, or to and from medical care, can happen with little notice. If they transfer, update your mail and phone setup to match the new facility.

Search Tool Limitations

The FDOC Offender Search only covers Florida state prison inmates. It does not include county jail bookings, federal inmates, or people held in other states. It also will not show detailed disciplinary history, exact housing unit assignments, or medical information, none of which are public.

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