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Guide for Family Members: Dade Correctional Institution, Florida

Overview of Dade Correctional Institution

Dade Correctional Institution is a state prison located in Homestead, Florida. This facility is managed by the Florida Department of Corrections and primarily houses male inmates. It includes close, medium, minimum, and community custody levels.

Contact Information

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate at Dade Correctional Institution, visit the Florida Department of Corrections website and use their Offender Search Tool. This service allows you to search by inmate's name or DC number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation days at Dade Correctional Institution are Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All visitors must be approved and registered in advance. You can find more details and register for visitation via the Florida Department of Corrections website.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates via JPay or by mailing a money order. To send money online, visit www.jpay.com.

Phone Calls and Video Visitation Options

Inmates at Dade Correctional Institution can make phone calls using the service provided by Securus Technologies. Video visitation is also available through Securus. You can set up an account and schedule visits at Securus Technologies.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers various programs including vocational training, educational programs, substance abuse programs, and mental health care.

Security and Management

Dade Correctional Institution is equipped with high-level security features, including controlled movement, security cameras, and a secured perimeter. The institution is managed by the Florida Department of Corrections.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates have the right to receive visits and legal counsel as mandated by law. Family members can consult the facility's administration or their website for detailed rights and responsibilities during visitation.

Booking and Release Process

The booking process includes an intake assessment and allocation based on the level of custody. The release process involves coordination with various departments to ensure a smooth transition post-incarceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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Family Member

Why does hardly anybody answer the phine this is totaly un called for.

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If you are a current or former inmate, employee, family member or a friend of someone who is in prison, please share your feedback so others can get better understanding how the institution works. The survey is completely anonymous and your personal information will never be shared or publicly shown.

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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

Prisons and Jails in Florida