Visitation at Avon Park Prison, FL

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

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.

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Quick Facts

  • Do not visit until the inmate notifies you that your visitation application is approved.
  • Anyone 12 years old or older must complete the visitation application and submit it by e-mail or U.S. Mail.
  • Visitors 16 years of age or older must present a valid photo identification to enter the visiting area.
  • Normal visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and weekdays 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Central); entry processing begins earlier and no visitor is processed after the published cutoff.

Visitation Guides

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First Visit to Avon Park Prison? Here's Your Complete Checklist

First visits can feel nerve-wracking — small details can stop you at the door. This checklist covers everything: confirming your approval, bringing the right ID, following the dress code, packing only allowed items, and arriving with enough time to get processed.

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How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Avon Park Prison

Getting approved to visit at Avon Park Prison starts with the Florida DOC visitation application (DC6-111A). Fill it out completely and send it to the right place, and you'll avoid the most common delays and denials.

Common Questions

Do I need to be approved before visiting Avon Park Prison?

Yes. Don’t come to the facility until the inmate tells you your visitation application has been approved. Anyone 12+ must submit a fully completed application by email or U.S. Mail—false, misleading, or incomplete information can lead to denial.

When are visiting hours and when does entry processing start at Avon Park Prison?

Normal visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and weekdays 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Central). Entry processing begins at 8:15 AM (7:15 AM Central), and no visitor is processed after 2:00 PM (1:00 PM Central).

What am I allowed to bring into the visiting area at Avon Park Prison?

You can bring up to $50 in small bills for vending, plus one vehicle key and one photo ID. Limited baby items (for infants), limited feminine hygiene products, and prescription medication in the original labeled container (only the dose needed for the visit) are allowed. You and your belongings can be searched, and refusing a search can result in denial; staff won’t hold items for you.

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