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Guide to Putnam Correctional Institution, Florida

Overview of Putnam Correctional Institution

Putnam Correctional Institution is a state-run correctional facility located in Palatka, Florida. It is part of the Florida Department of Corrections and provides custody for adult male inmates. The institution focuses on security as well as rehabilitation programs aimed at reducing recidivism and preparing inmates for reintegration into society.

Contact Information

Address: 128 Yelvington Road, East Palatka, FL 32131, USA

Phone Number: (386) 326-6800

Website: Florida Department of Corrections - Putnam

Email: Not publicly available.

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate housed at Putnam Correctional Institution, use the Florida Department of Corrections' Offender Search which allows you to search by name or inmate ID for current and released inmates.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Putnam Correctional Institution is allowed on Saturdays and Sundays, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All visitors must be approved in advance and are required to adhere to the dress code and visitation rules set by the institution. It is recommended to confirm the visitation schedule prior to any visit since times and regulations can change.

More details and visitation applications can be found on their official website.

How to Send Money

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Putnam Correctional Institution through JPay, a third-party vendor. Transfers can be made online at the JPay website, via the JPay mobile app, or at MoneyGram locations using the code provided on JPay's website.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Putnam Correctional Institution are allowed to make outgoing phone calls using the services provided by Securus Technologies. Families can set up prepaid accounts to receive calls from inmates. Also, video visitations are available via the JPay service, which requires scheduling and approval in advance.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers a variety of programs including educational opportunities, vocational training, mental health support, and religious services intended to aid in the rehabilitation process of inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I visit an inmate in Putnam Correctional Institution?

You must be approved by the institution to visit an inmate. Complete the visitation application process online and wait for approval. Visitations are generally held on weekends.

Q: What items am I allowed to bring during visitation?

Visitors are not allowed to bring any items to inmates. Personal belongings should be left outside the visitation area.

Recent News Stories

No recent news articles found for Putnam Correctional Institution within the last year.

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

6

Inmate Food Quality

10

Inmate Privacy

10

Visitation Rights

10

Treatment of Visitors

10

Phone Availability

10

Safety of Inmate Personal Property

10

Cleanliness of Facility

10

How Inmates Treat Each Other

10

How Officers Treat Inmates

10

Educational Program Quality

10

Drug Rehabilitation Programs

10

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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