How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Don't travel to Central Florida Reception Center until your visitation application is approved—wait for the inmate to notify you. Only one application per person, and anyone 12 or older must complete one. Fill it out carefully: blank fields, false information, or misleading answers can get you denied and may carry criminal consequences. Visitors 16+ need valid photo ID at entry. Expect searches of yourself and your belongings; refuse a search and you'll lose that visit plus future privileges. Dress code is strict—shirts and shoes required, no Heelys, no military-style camouflage, and skirts, dresses, or Bermuda shorts can't be more than three inches above the knee. You can bring up to $50 cash for vending only.
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Getting approved to visit starts with the Florida DOC visitation application (DC6-111A). Fill it out carefully and wait for approval before showing up—this avoids the most common reasons people get turned away.
Central Florida Reception Center follows Florida DOC dress rules strictly. Dress conservatively to avoid delays—or getting turned away at the door.
Complete the visitation application if you’re 12 or older, and submit only one form per person. Don’t leave blanks or provide false or misleading information. Wait to be notified that you’re approved before traveling to the facility.
Wear shirts and shoes, and don’t bring footwear with removable parts (including Heelys). Military-style camouflage is prohibited, and dresses, skirts, or Bermuda-length shorts more than three inches above the knee aren’t allowed.
You can bring one vehicle key, one photo ID card, and limited feminine hygiene products. Up to $50 in specified cash denominations is allowed for vending machines only—don't give money to inmates. Prescription medication must be in the original labeled container with only the dosage you need; mixed containers and needles/syringes aren't allowed. Small approved baby items are permitted for authorized children.
Phone calls are often the fastest way to stay connected, but the costs and rules can trip you up if you don't know what to expect. Here's how calling works at Central Florida Reception Center under GTL/ConnectNetwork—setting up prepaid calling, the per-minute rate, and the limits you'll run into.
Before mailing anything, confirm you're on the inmate's Approved Visitors List. JPay requires this for money orders—send funds before approval and you'll likely face delays or processing issues.
Packing for a prison visit is stressful—the rules are strict and the allowed list is short. Here's what Central Florida Reception Center lets you bring in, and what will get stopped at the door.
