Jefferson Correctional Institution
 Overhead view of JEFCI | |
Interactive map of Jefferson Correctional Institution | |
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| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Minimum, medium, and close |
| Capacity | 1,503 = 1,348 (main) + 155 (satellites)[1] |
| Population | 1,411 = 1.269 (main) + 142 (satellites) (April 14, 2026) |
| Opened | 1990 |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Corrections |
| Warden | Gary Hewett[2] |
Jefferson Correctional Institution (JEFCI) is a state-operated prison for men located in unincorporated Jefferson County, Florida, with a Monticello postal address,[3] owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.[4]
Jefferson has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, and close, and houses adult male offenders. Jefferson first opened in 1990 and has a maximum capacity of 1,503 prisoners, with additional capacity for 155 prisoners in two community release centers.[5]
Notable Inmates
References
- ↑ "Physical and Mental Health Survey - Jefferson Correctional Institution" (pdf). Florida Correctional Medical Authority. June 1, 2026. p. 4. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Jefferson Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Archived from the original on August 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Jefferson Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
1050 Big Joe Road Monticello, Florida
- - Compare to the 2020 U.S. Census Map of Monticello city. The prison is outside the city limits. - ↑ "Jefferson Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
- ↑ "Florida Department of Corrections". www.fdc.myflorida.com. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Inmate Population Information Detail".
- ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
30°30′35″N 83°48′03″W / 30.509701°N 83.800921°W
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