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13617 S.E. Highway 70
Arcadia, Florida
34266-7800
(863) 494-3727
FAX: (863) 494-1740
E-Mail:
desotoci@
mail.dc.state.fl.us
Warden:
John Tate
Chaplain's Office
(863) 494-3727
Desoto Annex
County: Desoto
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Directions: Southbound: South of Tampa on I-75, turn right on Highway 70 at Exit 217. (Northbound traffic should take Exit 217A.) Take Highway 70 to Arcadia. Continue on Highway 70 past Arcadia for approximately 12 miles. Desoto Annex is located on the right.
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Historical Information: This facility was established in 1996 to house 941 inmates and all inmates were transferred from Desoto C.I. while it is being renovated. Desoto Work Camp and Arcadia Road Prison are under the supervision of Desoto Annex.
Total Staff (on 7/11): 242
Facility Profile Information:
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| Type of Housing Units: | |
|---|---|
| Open Bay Housing Units | 6 |
| Cell Housing Units | 2 |
| Room Housing Units | 0 |
| Maximum Capacity | 1,453 |
| Other Information: | |
| Population Gender | Male |
| Adult or Youthful | Adult |
| Facility Level | 5 |
| Self Contained Housing Units | Yes |
| Designated Confinement Space | Yes |
| Custody Grades | Close, Medium, Minimum, Community |
| Medical Grades | 1 through 3 |
| Psychological Grades | 1 through 2 |
| Wheelchair Capabilities | No |
| Hearing Impaired Capabilities | No |
Academic Programs:
- Adult Basic Education
- General Educational Development (GED)
- Special Education Services
- Title I Services
Vocational Programs:
- Welding Technology
- Carpentry
- Masonry Brick and Block
Substance Abuse Programs:
- None at this time
Chaplaincy Services:
- Active T.D. Jakes Satellite
- Chapel Library Program
- Kairos Week-ends
- Prison Fellowship Quarterly
- Religious Education
- Worship Services
Institutional Betterment Programs:
- 100-hour Transition Program
- Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
- Law Library Program
- Library Program
- Active and Passive Sports
- Weight Training
- Wellness Education
P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:
- None at this time
Community Work Squads:
 |
Dept. of Transportation | No |
|
Public Work Squads | No |
|
Interagency Community Service Work Squads |
No |
|
Contracted Work Squads | No |