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

Okeechobee Correctional Institution: Inmate Lookup & Visiting

This page holds the inmate records we have on file for Okeechobee Correctional Institution, a Florida state prison for men at 3420 Northeast 168th Street in Okeechobee. It is a close-custody institution with a capacity of roughly 1,632, meaning it holds people whose classification calls for tighter supervision than a lower-security prison. Its inland south-central location, near the northern edge of Lake Okeechobee, places it a fair drive from the coastal metros where many families live. The records below are a historical directory of custody entries we hold for the facility — a starting point for identifying the right person and taking action — not a live count of who is inside today. For more on this facility — history, programs, and what to expect — see our full facility profile.

Finding someone at Okeechobee CI

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. The DC number stays with a person for their whole time in state custody and is required on mail, deposits, and visiting paperwork, so it is the first thing to write down once you find it. On this page you can also browse the records we hold by last name (A–Z), gender, or age to narrow a common name, then confirm the current facility and DC number through the official search. Because people move between Florida institutions as their custody level or program needs change, a record here can lag behind a recent transfer, so always verify the current location before you plan a visit or send money. If a recently sentenced person is not showing here yet, they may still be moving through a reception center, and a check-back in a few days usually clears it up.

Visiting hours and what you can bring

Regular visiting at Okeechobee CI is held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time, with registration beginning at 8:15 a.m. on both days; visitors are generally not processed after 2:00 p.m. unless the duty warden authorizes it. There are a few specifics worth knowing before you go. All visitors 12 and older must have an approved application on file, which can take up to 30 days to process, and all visitors 16 or older must present valid photo identification at registration. A maximum of five visitors, including minors, is generally allowed per inmate visit, and you may bring up to $50 in currency to buy food and drinks from the visiting-room vending machines, plus a single car key. Confirm the schedule before you travel, since visiting can be adjusted for operational reasons.

Getting approved to visit

Getting on the visiting list in Florida runs through the incarcerated person: they 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 up to 30 days or more, so it pays to start the paperwork early rather than waiting until you are ready to visit. Because Okeechobee operates at close custody, following the rules precisely matters even more than usual — access can depend on your loved one's status within the institution, and schedules can be firmer than at a lower-security prison. Once you are approved and know the current schedule, plan your trip with time to spare for screening at the gate, and bring only what is permitted into the visiting area.

Sending money for commissary

Money is sent through JPay. Money orders are 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. Since 2022 you generally must be on the person's approved visitor list to send funds, so the visiting application and the ability to send money are linked. Always include the correct DC number, and allow a few business days for a mailed deposit to post before it can be spent. Money on the books lets a person buy commissary items, phone time, and JPay tablet services, and for many families this steady, practical support is the most useful thing they can offer between visits. A small, regular balance is often more helpful than a single large deposit, since it lets your person cover essentials as needs arise.

Writing to an Okeechobee CI inmate

Incarcerated people in Florida can receive letters through the U.S. mail, and all mail is opened and inspected for contraband before delivery. Address your letter with the person's committed name and DC number, include a clear return address, and keep enclosures simple — no stickers, glitter, or adhesive that would get a letter rejected. For someone in a higher-security setting away from home, consistent mail is often the most reliable thread of connection, so a steady rhythm of letters carries real weight. Our letter service handles formatting and postage so your correspondence meets facility rules.

Phone calls and messaging

Calls are placed by the incarcerated person out to approved numbers, so set up and fund a phone account with the facility's provider ahead of time and confirm your number is on the approved list. Florida's JPay tablets add a monitored messaging option that is usually faster than paper mail for quick notes and photos. Because Okeechobee's location makes frequent in-person visits impractical for many families, phone and messaging often carry the weight of staying connected, and lower-cost calling arrangements can keep that sustainable across a long sentence.

What the records mean, and next steps

The entries on this page are compiled from public data and reflect a point in time, not a live feed from inside the prison. 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 DC number and current status through Florida's Offender Search, then take the next step: start the DC6-111A visiting process early, send funds through JPay, or mail a first letter. You can reach the institution at (863) 462-5400 to confirm details, and verify anything time-sensitive before you make the trip.

Sources: www.fdc.myflorida.com/ci/404.html, floridainmates.org/florida/state/okeechobee-c...