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Welcome to Blackwater River Correctional Facility Information Guide

Overview of Blackwater River Correctional Facility

The Blackwater River Correctional Facility (BRCF) is a private state prison for men located in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida. The facility is owned and operated by the GEO Group under contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. BRCF focuses on providing a safe, secure environment while also emphasizing rehabilitation and reintegration programs for inmates.

Contact Information

Address: 5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, FL 32583, United States

Phone Number: +1 850-983-4100

Website: GEO Group Official Website

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Blackwater River Correctional Facility, you can use the Florida Department of Corrections Offender Search. Enter the inmate's full name or correctional ID to find their details.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Blackwater River Correctional Facility is held on Saturdays and Sundays. It is advised to call the visitation office at +1 850-983-4100 for the current visitation schedule and to pre-register. Visitors must comply with the dress code and other visitation rules set by the facility.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via JPay, a service used by the facility for money transfers.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at BRCF can make outgoing phone calls via services provided by Securus Technologies. Family members can set up a prepaid account to receive calls. Video visitation is also available and can be scheduled through the Securus website.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers a variety of educational and vocational training programs, as well as mental health and substance abuse treatment programs to help inmates in their rehabilitation process.

Security and Management Information

Blackwater River Correctional Facility is a medium-security facility managed by the GEO Group, known for its structured environment and emphasis on security and inmate management.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at BRCF are entitled to legal representation and are afforded all rights consistent with the United States Constitution. Visitations are considered a privilege and can be rescinded based on facility necessities or inmate conduct.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process at BRCF involves documentation, a health screening, and assignment to a housing unit. Release processes vary depending on the inmate's circumstances and are coordinated with the Florida Department of Corrections.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Facility

What items can I bring to visitation?

Visitors are only allowed to bring necessary items, such as a photo ID and essential keys. Other personal items must be left outside the visitation area.

How can I contact an inmate by mail?

To contact an inmate by mail, address your letters to BRCF, 5914 Jeff Ates Road, Milton, FL 32583, USA, including the inmate's full name and ID number.

For more comprehensive information, please contact Blackwater River Correctional Facility directly or visit their official website.

What do Former Inmates Think?

In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the experiences within this prison, we present a compilation of ratings and reviews from former/current inmates. These ratings and reviews offer valuable insights into their perceptions of the facility, its programs, and the impact it has had on their lives.

Categories

Inmate Safety

3

Inmate Food Quality

3

Inmate Privacy

3

Visitation Rights

6

Treatment of Visitors

6

Commissary Items and Prices

4

Phone Availability

7

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

5

Cleanliness of Facility

10

How Inmates Treat Each Other

5

How Officers Treat Inmates

5

Educational Program Quality

1

Recreational Program Choices

1

Warden

8

Library Quality

6

Mental Health Programs

1

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

1

Reviews

I

Former Inmate

Released April 27th during covid outbreak. Its air conditioned. That makes up for the bad food, horrible education programn, and violence

What Do Inmate Families/Friends Think?

Inmate Families and Friends feedback is a very significant role in understanting the prison culture, how some institution works as sometimes they are the only ones that can share the experience with others.

Categories

Inmate Safety

2.25

Inmate Food Quality

0.75

Inmate Privacy

1.75

Visitation Rights

3

Treatment of Visitors

0.75

Commissary Items and Prices

3.75

Phone Availability

4

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

2.5

Cleanliness of Facility

2.25

How Inmates Treat Each Other

4

How Officers Treat Inmates

2.25

Educational Program Quality

2.25

Recreational Program Choices

1.75

Warden

3.25

Library Quality

2.25

Mental Health Programs

1.5

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

1.25

Reviews

F

Family Member

It takes 2 or 3 weeks for my son to get his money we send him. He is out of everything he needs from the commissary!! Plus, I ordered him some books from Amazon and he received some of them in June and he hasn't got them yet either! What is the deal? I'm going to contact the higher ups and pronto!! In fact tomorrow, I am calling the warden! His name is William Montgomery and his number is 934536. My name is Rita Shoemaker.

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General Stats for Florida

Florida Total Number of Inmates

137,077

Florida Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

179,594

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

367

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

4,280

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

15,116

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

10,810

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

93.77

75,404

Female

6.23

5,013

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

63.12

1,263

Detained

27.14

543

Diverted

4.05

81