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P. O. Box 158
3269 NW 105th Street
Lowell, Florida
32663-0158

(352) 401-6400
FAX: (352) 840-5657

E-Mail:
marion.ci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us

Warden:
Edward Griffin

Chaplain's Office
(352) 401-6400

Marion Correctional Institution

County: Marion

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Directions: Drive 9.5 miles north of Ocala on SR-25A. Or, from I-75, take Exit 358 (SR-326 East) to first traffic light, turn north and drive approximately 4 miles. The facility is located on the east side of SR-25A.

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Historical Information: This facility was established in 1959 and was designated as Florida Correctional Institution Men's Unit designed as a support unit for Florida C.I.-Main Unit, a female facility. In 1976 it became a separate facility to house 1,051 adult male inmates named Marion C.I. In 1998 it was combined with Florida C.I. In 1999 it was renamed Lowell C.I./Men's Unit and in 2000 to Marion C.I. Marion Work Camp and Reentry of Ocala WRC are under the supervision of Marion C.I.

Total Staff (on 7/11):  318

Facility Profile Information:
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Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Educational Development (GED)
• Special Education Services
• Title I Services
• Volunteer Literacy Program

Vocational Programs:

• Cabinetmaking
• Drafting Mechanical
• Electricity
• Wastewater/Water Treatment Technologies

Substance Abuse Programs:

• None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

• Worship Services
• Religious Education
• Faith Based 12-Step programs
• FCBI Phase 2 Program
• Chapel Library Program
• Holy Day Observance
• Religious Satellite TV Reception
• Special Events
• Weekend Seminars

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• 100-hour Transition Program
• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Band Program
• Community Preparedness
• Guides to Better Living
• Law Library Program
• Library Program
• Active and Passive Sports
• Weight Training
• Wellness Education

P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:

• Garment (Marion CI and Marion WC)
• Corrugated Boxes

Community Work Squads:

	Dept. of Transportation	No
	Public Work Squads	No
	Interagency Community Service Work Squads	No
	Contracted Work Squads	No