Avon Park Prison, FL

Wait until the inmate confirms your visitation application has been approved before traveling to Avon Park Prison. Anyone 12 or older must complete the visitor application and submit it by email or U.S. Mail—make sure it's fully filled out with accurate information, or your visit may be denied. Visitors 16 and older need valid photo ID. Everyone entering is subject to searches, including your belongings. Refuse a search? You'll be turned away. The dress code is strict: no halter tops, see-through or skin-tight clothing, shorts or skirts above the knee, or military-style camouflage. You can bring up to $50 in small bills for vending, one vehicle key, one ID, limited baby supplies and feminine products, and prescription meds only in their original labeled containers. Check the facility's published visiting hours and entry cutoffs before you go.

Avon Park Prison uses third-party vendors for communication, so you may need separate accounts for phone calls, messaging, or remote video visits. Phone accounts run through AdvancePay. Need help? Call AdvancePay customer service at (866) 732‑9098 or mail them at PO Box 911722, Denver, CO 80291‑1722. Expect transaction fees when adding money. Setting up a ConnectNetwork account? Make sure you click the activation link in your confirmation email—it won't work otherwise.

Sending mail to someone at Avon Park Prison is straightforward, but expect routine letters to be opened and inspected. Legal or privileged mail follows different handling procedures. To avoid delays, write the inmate's full name and booking/ID number clearly on the envelope and include your complete return address. Stick to plain paper and permitted envelopes—skip anything prohibited. Never mail original vital documents like birth certificates, marriage papers, or Social Security cards. Send copies instead. Mailing a JPay money order? Be careful: deposit forms show two different Hollywood, FL PO Boxes (260010 and 260130). Confirm the right one before sending money.

You can send money to an Avon Park Prison inmate by mailing a money order through JPay—but check the address first. Official forms list two different PO Boxes: PO Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026 and PO Box 260130, Hollywood, FL 33026. You don't need a JPay account; just mail a cashier's check or money order without creating a login. Many families also add funds online, at a lobby kiosk, or by phone, depending on the vendor—methods, rules, and fees vary. Write the inmate's name and ID clearly, follow the vendor's instructions, and keep a copy with any tracking details.