7765 S. CR 231 P.O. Box 628 Lake Butler, Florida 32054-0628
(386) 496-6000 Suncom: 883-6000 FAX: (386) 496-3287 E-Mail: rmc@ mail.dc.state.fl.us
Chaplain's Office (386) 496-6000
Directions: From North: From I-10 take Exit 303 (US-441 South). Turn left on Hwy-10A to Hwy-100. Turn left and go east 21 miles to Lake Butler, turn right on Hwy-231 South for approximately 2 miles. From South and West: From I-75 take Exit 427 (US-90 East) through Lake City to Hwy-100. Turn east and go 21 miles to Lake Butler, turn right on 231 south for approximately 2 miles.
Historical Information: This facility was established in 1968 to house male inmates. Originally named the Reception and Medical Center, the primary functions are to process newly committed male inmates into the state correctional system and to provide primary medical care to inmates within the state system. There are two other units located at this facility (The RMC-West Unit and the RMC Hospital). The RMC-West Unit has a capacity of 999 inmates. The RMC Hospital is a licensed 153 bed hospital with 120 beds for acute care and 33 beds for psychiatric care. RMC also maintains a 28 bed unit a the Columbia Memorial Medical Center in Jacksonville.
Total Staff (on 1/07): 833
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