33123 Oil Well Road
Punta Gorda, Florida
33955-9701
(941) 833-2300
Suncom: 765-2300
FAX: (941) 575-5747
E-Mail: charlotteci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us
Chaplain's Office
(941) 833-2329
Directions:
From I-75, near Punta Gorda, Florida, take Exit 158 to Route 41. Go
south (left) approximately 5 miles to Oil Well Road. Go east for
approximately 3.2 miles. Turn right to Charlotte Correctional
Institution.
Historical Information:
This facility was established in 1989 to house adult male inmates.
Total Staff (on 1/07): 405
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Type of Housing Units:
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Open Bay Housing Units
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1
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Cell Housing Units
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6 |
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Room Housing Units
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0
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Total Capacity
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1,031 |
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Other Information:
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Population Gender
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Male
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Adult or Youthful
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Adult
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6 |
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Self Contained Housing Units
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Yes
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Designated Confinement Space
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Yes
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Custody Grades
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Close, Medium, Minimum, Community
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Medical Grades
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1 through 5 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 through 5
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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Yes
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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No
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Academic Programs:
- Close Management Education Program
- Special Education (Close Management)
- Volunteer Literacy Program
Vocational Programs:
Wellness Education Services:
- Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
- Wellness Education
Library Services:
- Library Program
- Major Law Collection
Substance Abuse Programs:
Chaplaincy Services:
- Chapel Library Program
- Kairos Week-ends
- Religious Education
- T.D. Jakes Satellite Location
- Worship Services
Institutional Betterment Programs:
Other Ongoing Programs:
- Pre-Release Counseling
- Corrections Distance Learning Network
- Distance Broadcast of 100 hour Transition Program