Florida State Prison – West Unit
Prisons and penitentiaries – Bradford County, Florida, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Florida Department of Corrections |
| Address | Northwest 228th Street 7819, 32026-3000 Raiford |
| City / locality | Bradford County |
| Region / state | Florida |
| Country | United States |
| Phone | +1 904 368 3104 |
| Coordinates | 30.06286, -82.18340 |
Florida State Prison – West Unit: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Florida State Prison – West Unit is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Bradford County, Florida, United States. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Florida Department of Corrections.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Florida State Prison – West Unit is Northwest 228th Street 7819, 32026-3000 Raiford, in Bradford County (Florida, United States). The approximate coordinates are 30.0629, -82.1834.
Within the directory, Bradford County has 4 facilities; Florida has 137 facilities across 84 localities, and United States has 2,738 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from Florida State Prison – West Unit, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- New River Correctional Institution East — about <1 km away (Bradford County)
- Florida State Prison — about <1 km away (Bradford County)
- Union Correctional Institution — about <1 km away (Union County)
- Lawtey Correctional Institution — about 11 km away (Bradford County)
- Baker Correctional Institution — about 25 km away (Sanderson)
Other facilities in Bradford County:
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Florida:
- Gainesville State Work Camp (Alachua County)
- Bay Correctional Facility (Bay County)
- Holmes Correctional Institution (Bonifay)
- Osceola County Corrections Department (Buenaventura Lakes)
- Calhoun Correctional Institution (Calhoun County)
What type of facility this is
Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.
In the United States, prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (federal prisons), each state's department of corrections, and county sheriffs' offices and local governments (jails).
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Phone, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Email, Website, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Florida State Prison – West Unit. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Florida State Prison – West Unit offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Florida State Prison – West Unit
Where is Florida State Prison – West Unit?
Florida State Prison – West Unit is located in Bradford County, Florida, United States. The recorded address is Northwest 228th Street 7819, 32026-3000 Raiford.
What type of facility is Florida State Prison – West Unit?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.
What is the phone number or website of Florida State Prison – West Unit?
The contact details on record are: +1 904 368 3104.
What is the capacity of Florida State Prison – West Unit?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Florida State Prison – West Unit?
The closest facility listed in the directory is New River Correctional Institution East, about <1 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Florida State Prison – West Unit?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.
