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Guide for Family and Friends of Inmates at DeSoto Annex, Florida

Overview of DeSoto Annex

DeSoto Annex is a medium-security correctional facility located in Arcadia, Florida. It is part of the Florida Department of Corrections. This facility houses adult male inmates and focuses on providing vocational and educational programs to help inmates transition back into society upon release.

Contact Information

Address: 13617 SE Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266, United States

Phone Number: (863) 494-3727

No specific email or website information available for direct contact.

Locating an Inmate

To locate an inmate at DeSoto Annex, use the Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Population Information Search available at Florida DOC Inmate Search. You will need the inmate's full legal name or their DOC number.

Visitation Information

Visitation hours at DeSoto Annex are typically on weekends. To visit, you must be on the inmate’s approved visitation list. All visitors must submit an application and be approved before they can visit. Detailed visitation guidelines and hours can be found by contacting the facility's administration directly or checking their official policy at the Florida Department of Corrections' website.

Sending Money

To send money to an inmate, you can use the JPay service, which allows for funds to be sent electronically. Visit JPay to create an account and send money using the inmate’s DOC number.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at DeSoto Annex can make outgoing phone calls using the services provided through Securus Technologies. Families can set up prepaid accounts to manage expenses. Video visitation is also available via the Securus Video Visitation system. For more information, visit Securus Technologies.

Inmate Services and Programs

DeSoto Annex offers various programs including vocational training, educational courses, substance abuse programs, and mental health support. These services aim to aid in the rehabilitation and eventual reintegration of inmates into the community.

Security and Management Information

The facility is managed by the Florida Department of Corrections, adhering to strict security protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of both staff and inmates.

FAQs About DeSoto Annex

What items can I bring to a visit?

Visitors are typically only allowed to bring a clear plastic bag with up to $20 in coins for the vending machines. All other items should be left outside the visitation area.

How can I find out if someone is incarcerated at DeSoto Annex?

Use the Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Population Information Search tool with the inmate's full legal name or DOC number.

Leave a Review

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.

How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the DeSoto Annex inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

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