South Florida Reception Center

Know somebody in South Florida Reception Center?  South Florida Reception Center is a state prison in the state prison system in Florida.  This guide tells you info about everything you might want to know about South Florida Reception Center,such as:  Learn how to locate an inmate.  How to visit South Florida Reception Center inmates.  The prison’s address and phone number.  Sending money and mail.  And lots more.

Official Name:	South Florida Reception Center
Year Opened:	1985
Type:	Male
State:	Florida
County:	Dade
DOC:	Florida Department of Corrections
Security Level:	Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
Warden Name:	Jerry Higginbotham
Warden Email:	higginbotham.jerry@mail.dc.state.fl.us

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In this section you have the mailing address and street address for South Florida Reception Center. Use the mailing address if you are mailing a package or letter to a prisoner there, and make sure to use the street address if you need to know the location of the facility.

You should read the Inmate Mail and Package Procedures information below before you send a package or letter to someone in prison so that you correctly write the address, and use the correct protocol for sending a package or letter. If you do not follow the appropriate directions, the package or letter might get sent back.

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
South Florida Reception Center
14000 NW 41st Street 
Doral FL, 33178-3003

Use the street address if you are visiting an inmate. Be sure to also read the Inmate Visitation Schedule and Inmate Visitation Procedures information on this page before you visit an inmate at South Florida Reception Center.

South Florida Reception Center
14000 NW 41st Street 
Doral FL, 33178-3003

In Dade County: Take Turnpike south, exit 41st Street, right at light and facility is about two miles on left. Or, take SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway), exit 36th Street West (which becomes 41st Street) and facility is about 6.2 miles on left.

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State prison inmates don’t have phones, so you won’t get to call the inmate, however, there are times when it may be necessary to have the phone number to the facility.

(305) 592-9567

South Florida Reception Center inmates are able to make calls with:

• Calling Cards
• Collect Calls
• Dedicated Phone Line
• Prison Calling Plan

Inmates don’t have faxes, so you won’t be able to fax an inmate, but there are some times when it may be helpful to have the fax machine number to South Florida Reception Center.

(305) 470-5628

This is the main email for South Florida Reception Center. You cannot contact inmates at this email address. If you are going to send an email to an inmate, go to the Inmate Email heading on this page.

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Total Inmates:	1315
Total Staff:	543

To send a letter via email to a prisoner you must follow an exact process to ensure that the email message is received by your inmate.

Prison inmates are not allowed to access the Internet.

There are special protocols that you have to follow when sending postal mail to a state prisoner. If you do not then the mail might not make it there.

Before you send a package or letter, be sure to read the information below:

Prison employees open and inspect and read all received general packages and mail. Received general correspondence is able to be read as frequently as is deemed necessary to ensure security and safety or watch problems confronting a certain inmate.

This is the format for how you must address mail to a state prison inmate at South Florida Reception Center:

INMATE NAME & INMATE ID NUMBER
South Florida Reception Center
14000 NW 41st Street 
Doral FL, 33178-3003

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Each prison has a Commissary that was started to provide prisoners a bank-like account for inmate funds and for buying items not issued by the Bureau of Prisons.

Friends, family, or other people can deposit funds to prisoner’s accounts using Western Union or by mail.

Via U.S. Postal Service: Inmates’ families and friends can choose to send prisoners money in the mail and have to send money to the address below and do so in accordance with the rules given below:

The funds have to be in the form of a money order that is made out to the prisoner’s full committed name and complete eight-digit register number. You should use a post office money order, since all non-postal money orders that are processed through the National Lockbox will be subject to a 15-day hold period, and during this period the prisoner will not have access to the money. The Bureau of Prisons will return any funds that do not have appropriate inmate info provided the envelope you sent it in has a valid return address. Cash and personal checks cannot be deposited to the prisoner’s account so don’t send any cash or checks.

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Inmates are frequently changed to various correctional facilities in the state, so you may have to locate the current location of an inmate using the inmate locator. Click the link here to look up an Florida prison inmate.
Inmate Search

To find other Florida state prisons: Florida State Prisons

Florida Department of Corrections Inmate Search

Before you visit South Florida Reception Center, you must know this information:

• Visitation Schedule
• Visitation Rules
• Visitation Application

Every state prison has its own policies for inmate visitation and these rules change regularly. The procedures discussed here could be different by the time you are reading this, so make sure to also check South Florida Reception Center’s site to read the latest visitation procedures.

The entrance guard ensures each visitor signs the prison visitors log when entering the visitation area and also when they leave.

Picture ID of visitors will be required. Acceptable forms of ID are Driver’s License and Social Security Card; but, a state issued picture ID is acceptable.

For all of the things shown below, check out the main prison website as 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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Details about South 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.

Section about South Florida Reception Center death row coming.

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

Information 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.

Section about getting released from South Florida Reception Center coming.

Academic Programs:

Special Education Screening (Child Find)
Vocational Programs:

None at this time
Substance Abuse Programs:

Substance Abuse Screening Assessment

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Section about what life is like at South Florida Reception Center will be posted ASAP.

• 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.

South Florida Reception Center news to be added later.

A section with photos of South Florida Reception Center to be added later.

For example, photos of:

• Cells at South Florida Reception Center
• The yard.
• What inmates wear at South Florida Reception Center.

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

Are you trying to find a prison job? Have experience? Have you worked at a correctional facility in your previous job?

If so, click here: South Florida Reception Center Jobs

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The official website: South Florida Reception Center Website

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

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.

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.

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

A South Florida Reception Center history section coming soon.

Such as:

• Famous South 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.

Information About Other Florida State Prisons: Florida State Prisons

South Florida Reception Center Links

The official website: South Florida Reception Center Website
South Florida Reception Center Jobs

Florida Department of Corrections Links

Florida Department of Corrections Main Website
Florida Department of Corrections Prison Directory
Florida Department of Corrections Prison Map
Florida Department of Corrections Prison Jobs
Florida Department of Corrections Prison Inmate Search
Florida Department of Corrections Most Wanted

Florida Department of Corrections Victim Services
Florida Department of Corrections Visitation Policies
Sending Money to a Florida State Prison Inmate
JPay Services for Florida State Prison Inmates
Sending Mail to Florida State Prison Inmates
Sending Packages to Florida State Prison Inmates
Florida State Prison Inmate Phone Calls

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Have you ever been an inmate in South Florida Reception Center? Do you know someone that spent time there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this prison?

If so, then please write your review about it. Write down your experience so other people can find out what to expect.

Things you might want to put in your comment:

• Prison conditions
• Facility layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitation
• Inmates
• Safety
• Prison gangs
• Activities and programs

If you are a prisoner at South Florida Reception Center, leave your address if you want to receive letters from people.

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