How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Sumter C.I.: Step-by-Step Application + Checklist
Don't travel until you're approved. Wait for the inmate to confirm your visitation application has been approved before making the trip to Sumter C.I.
Show up without approval and you'll be turned away. The best way to avoid delays? Submit a complete, accurate application from the start. Florida DOC denies applications with false or misleading information - no exceptions.
Anyone age 12 or older who wants to visit Sumter C.I. must complete the visitation application. Planning a family visit? Don't assume only adults need to apply - every visitor 12 and up needs their own form.
- Fill in every field - Do not leave blanks; blank spaces can cause your application to be denied.
- Write “NA” when something doesn’t apply - If a question truly doesn’t fit your situation, put “NA” (not applicable) instead of leaving it empty.
- Double-check for accuracy - The information you provide needs to match reality; the form warns that false or misleading information leads to denial.
- Sign in the space provided - If you don’t sign the application where it asks for your signature, it will not be processed.
Watch out for these denial traps: Blank fields, false information, or a missing signature can get your application denied - or it won't be processed at all.
Submit your completed form directly to Sumter C.I. You can send it by e-mail or U.S. Mail - pick one and get it in.
One form per person - that's Florida DOC's rule. Each visitor submits their own application. Don't combine people on one form, and don't send duplicates unless the facility asks you to resubmit.
Now you wait. Don't attempt a visit until the inmate tells you you're approved. Use the waiting time to read through the visitor policies - knowing the rules ahead of time helps you avoid surprises on visit day.
Printable Pre Submission Checklist
- ✓ Everyone age 12+ who plans to visit completed their own application
- ✓ No blanks anywhere on the form (use “NA” when something doesn’t apply)
- ✓ The form is signed in the space provided
- ✓ Only one application form was submitted per person
Before you go: Send your completed application by e-mail or U.S. Mail to Sumter C.I. Then wait for the inmate to confirm you're approved before traveling.
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