Blackwater River Correctional Facility
County: Santa Rosa
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Directions: From I-10 near Milton take Exit 31 (FL-87 North) toward Milton/Navarre for approximately 1.2 miles to Caroline St (FL-10 E/US-90 E.) Turn right on Caroline St and go approximately 1.1 miles to Jeff Ates Rd. Turn left on Jeff Ates Rd. The facility will be on the right.
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Historical Information: Construction started on Blackwater River C.F., February 2009. The first 50 inmates were received on 10/05/10 from Graceville C.F.
Total Staff (on 7/11): 1 Department of Corrections staff
Facility Profile Information: Last updated 8/11
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Type of Housing Units:
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Open Bay Housing Units
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2 |
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Cell Housing Units
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4 |
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Room Housing Units
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0 |
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Maximum Capacity
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2,000 |
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Other Information:
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Population Gender
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Male |
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Adult or Youthful
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Adult |
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Facility Level
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5 |
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Self Contained Housing Units
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Yes |
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Designated Confinement Space
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Yes |
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Custody Grades
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Close, Medium, Minimum, Community |
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Medical Grades
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1 & 2 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 & 2 |
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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Yes |
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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No |
Academic Programs:
Vocational Programs:
- Micro Computer Class
- Desktop publishing
- CDL
Substance Abuse Programs:
- Substance Abuse Prevention/Education
- Substance Abuse Pre-Release
Chaplaincy Services:
Institutional Betterment Programs:
- Lifeskills (2 classes available)
- Law Library
- Library
Community Work Squads:
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Dept. of Transportation
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No |
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Public Work Squads
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No |
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Interagency Community Service Work Squads
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No |
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Contracted Work Squads
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No |