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How do I find someone at South Bay Correctional Facility?
Search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. It shows the inmate's current institution, DC number, offenses, and sentence information.
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Updated July 5, 2026
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South Bay Correctional Facility
Physical Address
600 US Highway 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493
South Bay Correctional Facility is a Florida DOC state prison in Palm Beach County, operated by The GEO Group, Inc. under contract with FDOC. This guide covers how to find an inmate 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 applies at this facility. All data verified from official FDOC sources.
South Bay Correctional Facility
City
South Bay
County
Palm Beach County
State
FL
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Operator
The GEO Group, Inc. (private operator under contract with FDOC)
Address
600 US Highway 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493
Phone
561-992-9505
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- ✓ 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. A partial name or % lists more results.
- ✓ Results show the inmate's DC number, current facility, sentence details, and release date.
- ✓ If the inmate was recently transferred, allow a few days for the record to update.
Visitation
- ✓ South Bay CF follows FDOC's statewide visiting structure since it houses FDOC-sentenced inmates under contract with The GEO Group.
- ✓ Exact weekend hours for this location were not published during research and are marked Unconfirmed.
- ✓ Submit a Visitation Application before the first visit, then schedule through FDOC each week.
- ✓ Call the facility at 561-992-9505 to confirm the current visiting day and time block.
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.
- ✓ All personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623.
- ✓ 600 US Highway 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493 is the physical facility, not the mailing address for letters.
- ✓ Mail is scanned and delivered digitally to the inmate's tablet or facility kiosk.
- ✓ USPS only. No padded envelopes, boxes, bubble wrap, or multi-layer packaging.
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Inmate Search
Find Someone at South Bay CF
Search the FDOC Offender Search to confirm custody and get the DC number.
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Visiting Hours at South Bay CF
Apply first, then schedule through FDOC each week. Call to confirm the current visiting window.
View Article Send Money
How to Send Money to South Bay CF
Use Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364.
View Article Phone Calls
Phone Calls at South Bay CF
ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. The inmate calls you.
View Article Mail
Mail Rules for South Bay CF
Personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized Tampa address, not the facility's physical address.
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know
Search by last name at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. Results show the inmate's current facility, DC number, sentence details, and release date.
See the full breakdownSouth Bay CF follows FDOC's statewide visiting process: apply first, then schedule each week through the FDOC portal. The exact weekend hours for this location were not confirmed during research. Call 561-992-9505 to verify.
See the full breakdownUse Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders by mail go to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900.
See the full breakdownCalls 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.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623, where it is scanned and delivered digitally. The facility's physical address at 600 US Highway 27 S is for visits, not personal mail.
See the full breakdownFamilies Also Ask
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What are visiting hours at South Bay CF?
South Bay CF follows FDOC's statewide visiting process, but the exact weekend hours published for this specific location were not confirmed during research. Call the facility at 561-992-9505 to confirm the current schedule before you plan a trip.
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How do I send money to someone at South Bay CF?
Use Correct Pay at CorrectPay.com/Florida or call (855) 836-3364. Money orders by mail go to FDC Inmate Deposits, PO Box 25900, Bradenton, FL 34206-5900. You need the inmate's DC number.
Send Money
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How do phone calls work at South Bay CF?
Calls go through ConnectNetwork/AdvancePay. Set up a prepaid account at web.ConnectNetwork.com/Get-Started-FDC or call (866) 732-9098. The inmate calls you. Phone hours are Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 8AM-1AM, and Sun 8AM-11PM EST.
Phone Calls
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What is the mailing address for South Bay CF?
Personal mail goes to the FDOC centralized address: [Inmate Name, DC#], PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. The facility's physical address at 600 US Highway 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493 is for visits, not personal mail.
Mail
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Is South Bay CF a state prison or a private facility?
South Bay Correctional Facility is a Florida DOC state prison operated under contract by The GEO Group, Inc. It houses FDOC-sentenced inmates and follows the same statewide FDOC systems for inmate search, phone, money, and mail as other Florida state prisons.
General
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Is South Bay Correctional Facility the same as Bay Correctional Facility?
No. South Bay Correctional Facility is in South Bay, Palm Beach County. Bay Correctional Facility is a separate, unrelated facility in Panama City, Bay County. Both are GEO Group-operated FDOC state prisons, but they are different institutions in different parts of the state.
General
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Are visits at South Bay CF monitored?
Yes. All visits are monitored by corrections staff. Do not discuss pending legal matters during a visit.
Visitation
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What happens if my visit is canceled on the day I show up?
The facility can restrict visits due to lockdowns, disciplinary holds, medical holds, or seating limits. Your approved visitor status stays active. Reschedule through the FDOC portal.
Visitation
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What is the phone number for South Bay Correctional Facility?
The main facility number is 561-992-9505. The facility is located at 600 US Highway 27 S, South Bay, FL 33493 in Palm Beach County.
General
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What ID do visitors need to bring to South Bay CF?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Call 561-992-9505 before your visit if you are unsure whether your ID will be accepted.
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