Suwannee Correctional Institution Annex

Located just west of Live Oak, Florida, the Suwannee Correctional Institution Annex operates alongside the main Suwannee Correctional Institution to house adult male inmates at a high security level. Opened in 2010, the Annex was added shortly after the main institution’s 2009 debut to expand the state’s bed space and relieve crowding in North Florida facilities. Together, the two units form one of the Florida Department of Corrections’ larger complexes in the region.

The Annex is designed to accommodate approximately 1,346 inmates, mirroring the security posture and programming offered at the main institution next door. Facilities of this size typically maintain a mix of housing units, secure perimeters, controlled movement, and access to core services such as medical care, education, chaplaincy, and limited vocational or substance-use programming that align with FDC standards.

Visitation at FDC institutions follows a statewide schedule and process. As of the latest update on the department’s Visitor Information page, regular visiting is held on:

• Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Eastern Time, with registration beginning at 8:15 a.m. Visits must be scheduled weekly by approved visitors using the online Visitation Scheduling form, available only between Monday 5:00 a.m. ET and Wednesday 5:00 p.m. ET each week.
• Approved holiday visitation dates and additional procedures are also governed centrally by FDC. For inmates in close management or special statuses, visits require direct coordination with the facility’s Classification office.

Prospective visitors should become approved through FDC’s application process before attempting to schedule, and always check the inmate’s current eligibility in the Offender Search tool. Operational conditions can change (for example, during lockdowns), so the institution may adjust confirmations.

For further information about the Suwannee Correctional Institution Annex, including inmate records search and visitation details, individuals can refer to the official website of the Florida Department of Corrections or utilize online inmate search platforms specific to the state of Florida.