Taylor Correctional Inst., FL

Wait for approval before making the trip to Taylor Correctional Institution. Submit your completed, signed application by email or U.S. Mail—missing fields or a missing signature can get your application denied. Visiting hours are typically weekends 9:00 AM–3:00 PM and other days 8:00 AM–2:00 PM. Processing starts at 8:15 AM, and staff won't process anyone after 2:00 PM. Everyone 12 and older needs to complete an application. If you're 16 or older, bring a valid photo ID and follow the dress code and footwear rules. Expect searches of you and your belongings—staff won't store anything, so leave prohibited items in your car or at home. You can bring limited cash, baby supplies, and prescription medication in original containers.

Taylor Corrections Inst. uses third-party vendors for electronic messaging, phone calls, and remote video visits. Features and payment methods vary by vendor and site. JPay lets you send messages or buy credits, while video visits typically run through a vendor app or web portal and are billed per session. Sending funds via JPay money-order coupon? The deposit form requires a valid sender email and mailing address, and you may need to be on the inmate's Approved Visitors List. Pay close attention to mailing details—different JPay coupons have shown different PO Box addresses, so use the address printed on your current form. Confirm current options and instructions with the facility or vendor before sending money or scheduling a session.

Court-ordered payments for Taylor Corrections Inst. go to a separate address: FL Court Ordered Payment, PO Box 25009, Bradenton, FL 34206-5009. Send money orders up to $999.99, or cashier's checks and certified bank drafts up to $10,000. Don't send cash, business or employer checks, or court-ordered payments through online bill-pay services. Rejected payments get returned to the sender address on the deposit form. Using JPay money order coupons? Follow the Hollywood PO box directions on your coupon (PO Box 260010 or PO Box 260130), make sure you're on the inmate's Approved Visitors List, and include a valid email and mailing address. For other deposit options, follow the vendor and deposit-form instructions carefully, and have the inmate's name and ID ready.

Visiting Taylor Corrections Inst. comes with clear conditions: follow departmental rules, procedures, orders, and staff directions while on the property. The facility keeps visitor items to a minimum—typically one vehicle key (with restrictions), one photo ID, and limited feminine hygiene products. Needles and syringes are prohibited on facility grounds. Plan on routine searches and be ready to follow staff instructions. Check the inmate handbook or facility materials for location-specific procedures before your visit.