Holmes Correctional Institution: inmate search, address, visiting and mail
Official contact details for families, plus how Florida sentence credits work. From FDC sources.
Address and phone
Holmes Correctional Institution
3142 Thomas Drive, Bonifay, Florida, 32425-0190
(850) 547-8600
From the official FDC page. [Source]
Facility facts
| Type | Adult institution |
|---|---|
| Population | Male |
| Capacity | 1,185 |
Education and programs
- Adult Basic Education (Main Unit & Work Camp)
- ATLO Software Learning Lab
- General Educational Development (GED) (Main Unit & Work Camp)
- Special Education Services
- Title I Services
- Career & Technical Education (CTE) / Workforce Development Programs
- Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC)
- Welding Technology
- College/University Partnership Programs
- Art Therapy (FSU)
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business (NWF State College)
- Job Assignment Credentialing (JAC) Programs
- Construction Worker (JAC)
From the FDC facility page. [FDC]
Visiting
Visiting hours listed by FDC: [FDC]
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. CST
- 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 (850) 547-8600 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 Holmes Correctional Institution?
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 Holmes Correctional Institution?
3142 Thomas Drive, Bonifay, Florida, 32425-0190. Phone: (850) 547-8600. Source: the FDC facility page.
How do I send mail to someone at Holmes Correctional Institution?
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.
Sources: FDC facility page · FDC visiting · FDC mail · Last verified: · Corrections