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Desoto Annex: inmate search, address, visiting and mail

Official contact details for families, plus how Florida sentence credits work. From FDC sources.

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Address and phone

Desoto Annex
13617 S.E. Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266-7800
(863) 494-3727

From the official FDC page. [Source]

Facility facts

Facts about Desoto Annex
TypeAdult institution
PopulationMale
Capacity1,453

Education and programs

  • Adult Basic Education
  • General Educational Development (GED)
  • Special Education Services
  • Title I Services
  • Mandatory Literacy
  • Welding Technology
  • Building Construction Technology
  • Substance Abuse Programs
  • Alcoholics Anonymous

From the FDC facility page. [FDC]

Visiting

Visiting hours listed by FDC: [FDC]

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
  • Everyone 12 or older must send the Visitation Application (DC6-111A) to Classification at the person's current facility, by mail or email. Processing takes about 30 days. [FDC visiting]
  • You cannot apply while the person is still in reception.
  • Once approved, fill out the Visitation Scheduling form each week, between Monday 5:00 AM and Wednesday 5:00 PM ET.
  • Regular visiting is Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Schedules change. Call (863) 494-3727 or check FDC before every trip.

Mail and phone

  • Routine mail goes to the central scanning center, not the prison: Inmate's last name, first name, DC#, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. It is delivered electronically. [FDC mail]
  • Legal and privileged mail still goes to the institution. Since September 15, 2025, legal mail needs an attorney registration number and tracking number.

How sentence credits work here

Credit rules come from Florida law and are the same at every FDC facility. Read Florida's current good-time and earned-time rules, with sources.

FAQ

How do I find someone at Desoto Annex?

Use the official FDC Inmate Search. Search by name or FDC number. The record shows the person's current facility.

What is the address of Desoto Annex?

13617 S.E. Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266-7800. Phone: (863) 494-3727. Source: the FDC facility page.

How do I send mail to someone at Desoto Annex?

Routine mail goes to the central scanning center, not the prison: Inmate's last name, first name, DC#, PO Box 23608, Tampa, FL 33623. It is delivered electronically.

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