Central Florida Reception Center

Do you know somebody at Central Florida Reception Center? Central Florida Reception Center is a state correctional institution in the Florida state prison system, which is part of the Florida Department of Corrections. This page tells you about anything you might need to know about Central Florida Reception Center,like: Find out who’s in prison at this facility? Visitation policies and procedures. The address and phone number. Sending money and mail. And everything else.

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Family Resources	Victim Resources
Jobs	Reviews
History	Links

General Prison Information

Official Name:	Central Florida Reception Center
Year Opened:	1988
Type:	Male
State:	Florida
County:	Orange
DOC:	Florida Department of Corrections
Security Level:	Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
Warden Name:	David McCallum
Warden Email:	McCallum.David@mail.dc.state.fl.us

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Contact Information

Here is the street address and mailing address for Central Florida Reception Center. Use the mailing address if you are going to mail a package or letter to an inmate there, and use the street address if you need to know the actual location of the prison.

Mailing Address

You should check the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures heading on this page before you mail a letter or package to a prisoner to make sure that you properly address the letter or package, and do the correct protocol for mailing a package or letter. If you do not follow the correct directions, the letter or package could get sent back.

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID NUMBER
Central Florida Reception Center
7000 H C Kelley Rd
Orlando FL, 32831-2518

Street Address / Prison Location

Address

Central Florida Reception Center
7000 H C Kelley Rd.
Orlando FL, 32831-2518

Phone Number and Fax Number

Phone Number: (407) 207-7777
Fax Number: (407) 249-6570

Map and Directions

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Use this address if you are visiting a prisoner. Make sure to read over the Inmate Visitation Procedures and Inmate Visitation Schedule headings below if you are going to visit someone in prison at Central Florida Reception Center.

Central Florida Reception Center
7000 H C Kelley Rd.
Orlando FL, 32831-2518

Directions

The facility is 10 miles east of the Orlando International Airport on SR-528 (Beeline).

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Phone Number

Central Florida Reception Center inmates don’t have phones, so you won’t get to call an inmate, however, there are times when it is helpful to know the telephone number to the prison.

(407) 207-7777

Central Florida Reception Center inmates are able to make calls using:

Calling Cards
Collect Calls
Dedicated Phone Line
Prison Calling Plan

Fax Number

Central Florida Reception Center inmates don’t have access to fax machines, so you can’t send a fax to an inmate, but there are some times when it may be helpful to have the fax number to the facility.

(407) 249-6570

Email Address

This email address is the primary email address for Central Florida Reception Center. You can’t email inmates at this address. If you need to email a prisoner, check out the Inmate Email section below.

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Inmate and Staff Statistics

Total Inmates:	1659
Total Staff:	545

Inmate Email

In order to send email to an inmate at Central Florida Reception Center you must follow an specific process to make sure that the email message gets to the inmate.

Inmate Internet Access

Prisoners are not allowed to access the web.

Inmate Mail and Package Procedures

There are certain procedures that you have to follow when sending a letter or package to a state prison inmate. If you don’t follow the procedures then the mail might be returned to you.

Before you proceed, read the information below:

Mail Monitoring

Prison officials will open and inspect and read all incoming general mail. Received general postal correspondence is able to be read as frequently as deemed necessary to ensure security and safety or monitor problems having to do with any inmates.

How to Address a Letter to an Inmate

This is the format for how you have to address a letter or package to a state prisoner at Central Florida Reception Center:

INMATE NAME AND INMATE ID
Central Florida Reception Center
7000 H C Kelley Rd
Orlando FL, 32831-2518

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Inmate Money

Every prison has a Commissary which serves to provide a bank-like account for prisoner funds and for buying things not issued regularly by the facility.

How to Send an Inmate Money

Friends, family, or other people can deposit money to inmate’s accounts by sending it by the U.S. Postal Service and Western Union.

Via U.S. Postal Service: An inmate’s family and friends can to send inmates funds in the mail and have to send the money to the address below and do so in accordance with the rules provided below:

The funds have to be a money order made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. It is best if you use a postal money order, since all non-postal money orders processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold, and during this period the inmate will not get the deposit. The Bureau of Prisons will return to the sender money orders that do not have correct prisoner info but only if the envelope has a return address. Checks and cash cannot be deposited to the inmate’s account so don’t send any checks or cash.

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Inmate Locator

State prison inmates are often changed to various correctional facilities around the state, so you may have to look up the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click on the link below to look up an Central Florida Reception Center prisoner.
Inmate Search

To find other Florida state prisons: Florida State Prisons

Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Inmate Visitation

Before you visit Central Florida Reception Center, make sure you be aware of this info:

Visitation Schedule
Visitation Rules
Visitation Application

Inmate Visitation Schedule

Inmate Visitor Procedures

Every Florida state prison has its own procedures for visitation and these rules get changed frequently. The policies below may be out of date since this was written, so make sure to also check Central Florida Reception Center’s site to get the most recent visitation rules.

Visitation Sign-In and Check-In

The entrance guard ensures each visitor signs the inmate visitors log when they enter the institution and upon leaving.

Identification Required

Photo identification of visitors is required. Acceptable forms of identification are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; however, a state issued picture I.D. is acceptable.

For all of the points shown below, check the actual correctional facility site because this info is changed all the time:

Visitation Rules
Visitation Dress Code
Things You Can and Cannot Take to Visitation
Special Rules For Children, Special Visits, Pastoral or Attorney Visits

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Prison Records

More information about Central Florida Reception Center records to be added later.

Such as:

Inmate records
Health records.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Death Row

Info about Central Florida Reception Center death row to be added later.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Parole

Details about Florida parole process coming soon.

For example:

Parole hearings.
Review boards.
Who qualifies for parole.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Release

Details about release procedures for Central Florida Reception Center will be posted ASAP.

Inmate Programs

Special Education Screening (Child Find)

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Prison Life

Info about life at Central Florida Reception Center to be added later.

Activities.
Daily schedule and routine.
Recreational facilities available.
What’s allowed, and what’s not allowed.
What the food is like.
What to expect.
Jobs and work release available.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

News

A news section coming.

Photos

A section with photos of Central Florida Reception Center coming soon.

For example, photos of:

Cells at Central Florida Reception Center
The yard.
What inmates wear at Central Florida Reception Center.

If you have any photos of Central Florida Reception Center that you would like to share, please contact us using the ‘Contact’ link at the bottom of the page.

Prison Jobs & Hiring

Trying to find a prison job? Do you have any prior experience? Have you worked at a prison facility in the past?

If so, check out: Central Florida Reception Center Jobs

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Website

The official website: Central Florida Reception Center Website

Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
Victims have the right to notification.
Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
Victims have the right to restitution.
Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

Spouses and children of all victims.
Parents and guardians of minor victims.
Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

Speak Your Mind

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Family Resources

Details about resources for family members of inmates at Central Florida Reception Center to be added later.

History

Central Florida Reception Center history coming soon.

Such as:

Famous Central Florida Reception Center inmates.
Escapes and prison breaks.
Executions.

If you have any information on these topics to share, please post a comment using the form below.

Links

Information About Other Florida State Prisons: Florida State Prisons