Lawtey Correctional Institution

Lawtey Correctional Institution
LAWCI in 2020
Interactive map of Lawtey Correctional Institution
Location
StatusOperational
Security classMinimum and medium
Capacity832
Population795 (November 2023)
Opened1973
Managed byFlorida Department of Corrections
WardenClayton Smith

Lawtey Correctional Institution (LAWCI) is a state prison for men located in Lawtey, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.[1] The facility was established in 1973 as a Community Vocational Center Housing for work release inmates. In 1977 it switched to being a major institution housing adult male inmates. As of 2023, the facility has a capacity for 832 inmates at minimum and medium security levels.[2]

Faith-based system

In 2004, Lawtey Correctional Institution was converted into a male Faith- and Character-Based Institution (FCBI), making faith and personal development central parts of its programming. The system is voluntary and open to inmates of any faith, and it includes religious services, character education, and other rehabilitative activities intended to support responsible behavior and reintegration.[3]


References

  1. ↑ "Lawtey Correctional Institution". Florida Department Of Corrections. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Physical and Mental Health Survey - Lawtey Correctional Institution" (PDF). Florida Correctional Medical Authority. December 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ Voyles, Karen (February 20, 2004). "Lawtey's faith-based prison in spotlight". Gainesville Sun. Retrieved 2026-08-01.

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