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Avon Park C.I., Main Unit

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P.O. Box 1100
County Road 64 East
Avon Park, Florida
33826-1100

(863) 453-3174
FAX: (863) 453-1511

E-Mail:
avonparkci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us


Warden:
Alan Chapman

Chaplain's Office
(863) 453-3174

Florida Department of Corrections

Avon Park Correctional Institution

County: Polk

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Directions: From Florida Highway 27 turn east on Highway 64 at the city of Avon Park. Travel east 10 miles on Highway 64 until the road ends at the Avon Park Air Force Bombing Range. Avon Park C.I. correctional staff man the main gate of the facility 24 hours 7 days a week. The institution lies approximately one mile east of the main gate.

Please Note:  GPS systems and mapping sites such as Mapquest, Bing Maps, or Google Maps often provide incorrect directions to our prison facilities using the physical address.  Please use the above directions when traveling to this prison or click the map to the right of this page.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1957 to house minimum and medium custody adult males. In 1977, it began accepting close custody inmates. Avon Park Work Camp is under the supervision of Avon Park C.I.

Total Staff (on 7/11):   310

Facility Profile Information:
See the general information section for help with terms on this page and other frequently asked questions.

Type of Housing Units:
Open Bay Housing Units 3
Cell Housing Units 1
Room Housing Units 3
Maximum Capacity 956
Other Information:
Population Gender Male
Adult or Youthful Adult
Facility Level 4
Self Contained Housing Units Yes
Designated Confinement Space Yes
Custody Grades Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
Medical Grades 1 through 2
Psychological Grades 1 through 2
Wheelchair Capabilities No
Hearing Impaired Capabilities No


Academic Programs:

  • Adult Basic Education
  • General Educational Development (GED)
  • Special Education Services

Vocational Programs:

  • Welding Technology
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Cabinetmaking
  • PC Support Services
  • Printing/Graphic Arts
  • Turf Equipment Technology

Substance Abuse Programs:

  • None

Chaplaincy Services:

  • Worship Services
  • Kairos
  • Cultural Observances
  • Religious Counseling
  • Religious Studies
  • Family/Marriage Class
  • Observance of Holy Days
  • Bill Glass Crusades
  • Chapel Library Program

Institutional Betterment Programs:

  • 100 hour Transition Program
  • Aerobics
  • Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
  • Law Library Program
  • Library Program
  • Active and Passive Sports
  • Weight Training
  • Wellness Education
  • Yoga

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

  • Sanitary Maintenance & Supply
  • Tire Remanufacturing

Community Work Squads:

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