How to Send Mail to Someone at Tomoka Correctional Institution

Mailing Address Format

Use this exact format for all letters and cards:

[Inmate Full Legal Name, DC#]
Tomoka Correctional Institution
PO Box 23608
Tampa, FL 33623

Each line goes on its own line. Include the inmate’s DC number so the centralized mail center can route it correctly.

How Mail Is Processed

Mail sent to the Tampa address is opened, inspected, and scanned before it reaches the inmate. The inmate then receives a digital copy on a tablet or kiosk. This process adds processing time compared to mail delivered directly to a facility.

What’s Accepted

Personal letters, cards, and photos are accepted. Photos should be standard snapshot size and should not include nudity, gang symbols, or content that violates facility rules. Books, magazines, and other publications must come directly from the publisher or an approved vendor, not from a personal sender.

What’s Prohibited

Padded envelopes, boxes, bubble wrap, stickers, glitter, perfume, and anything laminated are not accepted. Packages beyond standard letters and photos should go through an approved vendor instead.

Legal and Certified Mail

Legal mail from an attorney can go directly to the facility instead of the centralized Tampa address. Mark it clearly as legal or privileged correspondence. Contact the facility at 386-323-1070 if you need to confirm the process for legal or certified mail.

What to Do With Rejected Mail

If mail is rejected, the facility should provide notice of the reason. Contact 386-323-1070 to ask about the specific rejection and whether you can resend the item in a compliant format.

Send Photos and Letters with Pigeonly

The easiest way to send photos and letters to someone at Tomoka Correctional Institution is through Pigeonly. Upload your photos or write your letter online, and Pigeonly prints and mails everything to the facility for you, following the mail rules listed above.