How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting Lake C.I. starts with approval: anyone 12 or older must complete a visitation application and wait for notification before showing up. Submit only one application per person, and follow the instructions carefully—incomplete forms get denied. Visitors 16 and older need a valid photo ID, and everyone (plus belongings) may be searched. Dress code is enforced: shirts and shoes required, no military-style camouflage, and dresses, skirts, or shorts more than three inches above the knee aren't allowed. Bring up to $50 cash per visitor for vending only, and any prescription medication must be in its original labeled container. Giving money directly to inmates is never permitted. Staff won't hold your items, and you can only bring one vehicle key unless a keyless device gets inspected and approved.
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Planning to visit someone at Lake C.I.? The DC6-111A form is your first step. Fill it out carefully, submit it once, and wait for official approval before making the trip.
Dress code violations are one of the easiest ways to get turned away at the door. Visiting Lake C.I.? Know the rules they enforce every single time: shirts and shoes required, nothing too short, and absolutely no camouflage.
Yes. You must wait until your visitation application is approved and you’re notified before coming to Lake C.I.
Bring up to $50 cash per visitor for vending only, plus prescription medication in the original labeled container for your needed dosage. Visitors with babies may bring limited baby items. Needles, syringes, and anything intended for an inmate are prohibited—and staff won't hold items for you.
Shirts and shoes are required, and certain footwear (including Heelys) and shoes with removable parts are not allowed. Dresses, skirts, or Bermuda-length shorts more than three inches above the knee and military-style camouflage clothing are prohibited.
Staying in touch with someone at Lake C.I. means understanding how ConnectNetwork's AdvancePay system works. Here's what you need to know about free weekly calls, time limits, account setup, and getting help when you need it.
Court-ordered payments for someone at Lake C.I. don't go directly to the prison. Mail your payment to: FL Court Ordered Payment, PO Box 25009, Bradenton, FL 34206-5009.
Mailing a money order to fund someone's account at Lake C.I.? The biggest hurdle is eligibility—you have to be on their Approved Visitors List. Once that's sorted, the rest comes down to filling out the money order correctly and mailing it to JPay with the right paperwork.
