3420 N.E. 168th Street
Okeechobee, Florida
34972-4824
(863) 462-5400
Suncom: 761-5400
FAX: (863) 462-5402
E-Mail: okeechobeeci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us
Chaplain's Office
(941) 462-5400
Directions:
Exit I-95 at SR-68 (northernmost exit in Ft. Pierce). Go west on SR-68
for approximately 25 miles to Highway 441. Turn left onto 441 and go
approximately three (3) miles. You will see a Shell gas station on
right. The Road to Okeechobee C.I. (N.E. 168th Street) is on the left.
Follow N.E. 168th Street to the institution.
Historical Information:
This facility was established in 1995 and houses adult male inmates.
Total Staff (on 1/07): 247
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Open Bay Housing Units
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2
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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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1,356
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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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Facility Level
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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 4 |
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Psychological Grades
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1 through 2
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Wheelchair Capabilities
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No
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Hearing Impaired Capabilities
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No
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Academic Programs:
- Adult Basic Education
- General Educational Development
- Mandatory Literacy Program
Vocational Programs:
Wellness Education Services:
- Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
- Wellness Education
- Weight Training
- Sports Leagues
Library Services:
- Library Program
- Major Law Collection
Substance Abuse Programs:
Chaplaincy Services:
- Active T.D. Jakes Satellite
- Chapel Library Program
- Kairos Week-ends
- Prison Fellowship Quarterly
- Religious Education
- Worship Services
Institutional Betterment Programs:
Other Ongoing Programs:
- Anger & Stress Management
- Band Program
- Pre-Release Counseling
- Corrections Distance Learning Network
P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:
Community Work Squads:
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Dept. of Transportation
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Yes
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Public Work Squads
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No |
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Interagency Community
Service Work Squads
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No
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Contracted Work Squads
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Yes |