FL DOC - Everglades Correctional Institution — Inmate Records & Recent Arrests

Everglades Correctional Institution: Inmate Lookup & Visiting

This page holds the inmate records we have on file for Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI), a Florida state prison in Miami-Dade County at 1599 SW 187th Avenue. ECI houses roughly 1,663 adult men at custody levels ranging from minimum to closed, and it is notable for a deep menu of faith-based and substance-abuse programming. The records below are a directory of custody entries we hold — a way to identify the right person and take action — not a live population count, so confirm anything current through the state's official tools. ECI functions as a higher-level-security institution within the Florida system while still supporting a strong slate of programs, which gives it a distinctive character among the state's prisons and shapes both daily routine and visiting logistics for the people held here. For more on this facility — history, programs, and what to expect — see our full facility profile.

Finding someone at ECI

Florida runs a free public Offender Search through the Department of Corrections, where you look someone up by name or by their six-digit DC number and see their current facility, custody level, and release date. On this page you can browse the records we hold by last name (A–Z), gender, or age to narrow a search, then confirm the person's current facility and DC number through the official search. As with any Florida institution, people are moved between prisons as their custody level or program participation changes, so a record here may lag behind a recent transfer — always verify before you travel or send money.

Programs that define daily life at Everglades

ECI stands out for the breadth of its rehabilitative programming. It offers a wide array of substance-abuse services, including intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment, pre-treatment motivation, and prevention programming, alongside education and vocational training. The institution is also known for faith- and character-based programs. If your loved one is enrolled in one of these tracks, their daily schedule may revolve around group sessions and classes, and their participation can matter for their growth and reentry — encouragement from home genuinely helps sustain it.

Visiting Everglades Correctional Institution

Visitation at ECI is held on Saturdays, Sundays, and approved holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with visitor registration beginning around 8:15 a.m. and processing of new arrivals stopping at 2:00 p.m., so arrive with time to spare. Visitors 12 and older must have an approved application on file, and Getting on the visiting list in Florida is a process that runs through the incarcerated person: they must request Form DC6-111A (Visiting Privilege Request) from their classification officer and mail it to you, and you complete it and mail it back to the classification department at their facility. Background checks commonly take 30 to 60 days, so start early. All visits are by appointment, and you complete an inmate search to reach the visitation scheduling form the week before each visit. Bring valid photo identification and follow the dress code and screening rules.

Sending money

Money is sent through JPay. Money orders must be made payable to JPay and mailed with a deposit slip to JPay, P.O. Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026, and a small state processing fee applies; note that since 2022 you generally must be on the person's approved visitor list to send funds. Money on the books lets a person buy commissary items, phone time, and JPay tablet services. Include the correct DC number on every deposit so it reaches the right person, and remember that funds stay with the account if your loved one is later transferred to another Florida facility. Allow a few business days for a mailed money order to post before your person can use it, and keep your deposit slip or confirmation until you see the balance update.

Writing to an ECI inmate

Incarcerated people in Florida can receive letters through the U.S. mail, and all mail is opened and inspected for contraband. Address your letter with the person's committed name and DC number, add a clear return address, and keep enclosures simple to avoid rejection — no stickers, glitter, or adhesive. Consistent mail is one of the most dependable ways to stay connected between visits, and for someone working through a treatment or faith program, steady encouragement from home can be a real source of motivation.

Phone calls and messaging

Calls are placed by the incarcerated person out to approved numbers, so set up and fund a phone account in advance so their calls connect. Florida's JPay tablets provide a monitored messaging option that is usually faster than paper mail for quick notes. For families who talk often, lower-cost calling arrangements can meaningfully reduce the cost of staying in regular contact.

Programs, reentry, and why staying involved matters

Everglades is known not only for its custody role but for a rehabilitative culture, and there is a related Everglades Re-Entry Center focused on preparing people for release. That orientation shapes how families can help: encouraging a loved one to enroll in and stick with substance-abuse treatment, education, vocational training, or a faith-based program is genuinely valuable, both for their time inside and for their prospects afterward. Reentry is smoother when someone leaves with a completed program, a plan for housing and identification, and a support network waiting — and families are central to all three. Acknowledging your person's effort in letters and calls, and helping line up the practical pieces of release, turns encouragement into real momentum.

What the records mean, and next steps

The entries on this page are compiled from public data and reflect a point in time rather than a live feed. A record can lag behind a transfer or release, and some fields may be incomplete — a limit of the source, not a statement about the person. Everyone listed is presumed innocent or is serving a sentence after conviction. Confirm the person's current status through Florida's Offender Search, then take the next step: begin the DC6-111A visiting process, send funds through JPay, or mail a first letter. You can reach ECI at (305) 228-2000 to confirm details, and verify anything time-sensitive before you travel.

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