Gadsden Re-entry, FL

Don't head to Gadsden Correctional Facility until the inmate confirms your visitation application is approved. Anyone 12 or older needs to complete an application—only one per person—and it must be signed with no blanks, or it'll be denied. Visiting hours are typically weekends 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and weekdays 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Central time). Visitor processing starts at 8:15 AM, and no one gets processed after 2:00 PM. Bring a valid photo ID if you're 16 or older. Expect searches of you and your belongings—refuse, and you'll be turned away and may lose future visiting privileges. The facility enforces a dress code and restricts certain footwear. You can bring up to $50 in approved bills for vending, prescription meds in original labeled containers, and limited infant supplies.

Staying connected with someone in a Florida prison typically includes email/e-messaging, tablet messaging, phone calls, and remote video visits—but exact services depend on the facility and vendor. Check who handles communications before signing up. Third-party providers manage messaging, photos, and video visits, each with their own features, moderation rules, and payment methods. For JPay deposits by money order, make it payable to JPay and mail it to PO Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026. The deposit form must include a valid email and mailing address, or JPay won't process it. Need help? JPay offers 24/7 toll-free support at 800-574-5729.

Gadsden Correctional Facility uses JPay for mail-in deposits. Send a money order made payable to JPay to: JPay, PO Box 260010, Hollywood, FL 33026. You don't need a JPay account to mail a money order, but you must be on the inmate's Approved Visitors List. Fill out the JPay deposit form completely—include a valid email and mailing address, or the money order won't be processed. Approved money orders take up to ten business days to process. JPay doesn't charge fees for money orders, cashier's checks, or certified bank drafts. Don't include letters or notes with your payment; they'll be thrown away. If you stop payment, you're responsible for reimbursing JPay for any bank fees. Questions? Call 800-574-5729 (available 24/7).

When searching for someone at Gadsden Correctional Facility, the DC# (department number) is your most reliable identifier. It's unique to each person and stays with them across different periods of supervision or incarceration. Florida runs multiple inmate search systems through different agencies—state DOC tools cover people sentenced to state prison or under state supervision, while other systems handle county or federal populations. Start with the person's last and first name, then add date of birth or booking number if you have it to narrow results. Use filters like booking date ranges when available. Verify matches by checking name, DOB, location, charges, booking date/time, bond status, and mugshot. Keep in mind: online rosters update frequently and can contain errors, so don't treat them as official court records.