New River "O" Unit
County: Bradford
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Directions: From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. "O" Unit is on the right and beside Florida State Prison. From North: From I-10 take Exit 335 (SR-121 South) approximately 19 miles to SR-16 East. Make a left turn and go approximately 2.5 miles; "O" Unit is on the right and beside Florida State Prison. From South: Take US-301 to SR-16. Go west approximately 11 miles. The "O" Unit is located on the left and beside Florida State Prison.
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Historical Information: The New River CI "O" Unit was originally established in the early 1960's as part of Florida State Prison. In July 2003, the "O" Unit merged with New River CI and later, in 2006, it was returned to Florida State Prison, then in 2009, it again became part of New River CI. The New River C.I. O-Unit is utilized as a work camp, housing minimum and medium custody inmates.
Total Staff (on 7/09): 81
Facility Profile Information:
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Type of Housing Units:
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Open Bay Housing Units
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4 |
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Cell Housing Units
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0 |
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Room Housing Units
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0 |
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Maximum Capacity
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501 |
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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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2 |
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Self Contained Housing Units
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No |
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Designated Confinement Space
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No |
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Custody Grades
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Medium, Minimum, Community |
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Medical Grades
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1 through 3 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 through 2 |
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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No |
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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No |
Academic Programs:
Vocational Programs:
Substance Abuse Programs:
Chaplaincy Services:
- Chapel Library Program
- TBN Second Chance
- Religious Education/Worship Services
Institutional Betterment Programs:
- 100-hour Transition Program
- Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
- Law Library Program
- Library Program
- Marriage Enrichment
- Sports Leagues
- Wellness Education
P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:
Community Work Squads:
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Dept. of Transportation
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Yes |
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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 |