What Happens After You Submit Your Lowell CI Visitation Application
Once you've submitted your Lowell CI visitation application, the most important thing is simple: wait. Don't try to visit until you're told you're approved. Here's what happens next, what can derail your application, and what to do in the meantime.
Don't show up at Lowell CI until the inmate tells you you've been approved. This isn't just good advice - it's printed right on the application. Even if you sent everything in weeks ago, you still need that confirmation before making the trip.
Reminder: Do not go to Lowell CI for a visit until the inmate notifies you that your visitation application is approved.
Lowell CI accepts applications by email or U.S. Mail. Either way, send it directly to the institution. For email submissions, use VisitappLowellCI@fdc.myflorida.com.
- ✓ Sign the form in the space provided.
- ✓ Don’t leave any blanks; if something doesn’t apply, write “NA (not applicable).
Two things can sink your application fast: forgetting to sign it or leaving fields blank. An unsigned application won't be processed. Blanks can get you denied. If you're unsure how to answer something, write "NA" - that's better than leaving it empty.
When you sign the application, you're agreeing to a criminal background check. That's standard - it's part of how they decide who gets approved.
The form is blunt about consequences for false information: your application can be denied. It also warns that providing false information is a second-degree misdemeanor and could permanently suspend your visitation privileges. Accuracy isn't optional - it protects your ability to visit long-term.
Warning: False information can get your application denied, and the form warns it may be a second-degree misdemeanor and could permanently suspend your visitation privileges.
How will you know if you're approved? The inmate will tell you. Until you hear from them, treat your application as pending - even if you submitted it weeks ago.
Common denial triggers are straightforward: blank fields and false information. Take your time before submitting. Fill in every field (or mark it NA) and double-check that everything is accurate.
What the paperwork doesn't tell you is just as useful: there's no stated timeline for decisions, and no formal way to check your status. Your best move is patience. Wait for the inmate's notification rather than planning a visit based on a guess.
- Review the form one last time - Make sure it’s signed and that you didn’t leave any blanks (use “NA” where needed).
- Keep a copy of what you submitted - Save the email you sent (or a copy of the pages you mailed) so you can match what you wrote if questions come up later.
- Confirm you used the right submission route - Send it by e-mail or U.S. Mail to the institution, and for Lowell’s email submission use VisitappLowellCI@fdc.myflorida.com.
- Wait for the inmate’s approval notice before visiting - Don’t make the trip until the inmate notifies you that you’re approved.
Quick check: Wait for the inmate to notify you before attempting a visit. Don't guess on answers - false information leads to denial and potentially worse consequences.
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