Union Correctional Institution

Union Correctional Institution dates back to 1913, when it was known as the Florida State Prison Farm. Over the years, it has undergone various changes and developments, including being split into different units to better manage its operations. Union Correctional Institution is the oldest and largest correctional single-compound institution in the state, covering 98 acres within its fence. It has been referred to by different names such as Raiford State Penitentiary, State Prison Farm, Raiford Prison, and Florida State Prison.

Union Correctional Institution has special responsibilities within the Florida Department of Corrections such as managing Death Row inmates and providing geriatric housing.

The Southwest Unit of UCI houses dormitories for older inmates, including a faith-based dorm, a dorm for veteran inmates, and a re-entry dorm for those nearing their release date. Inmates in this unit provide labor for various institutional operations, including manufacturing projects like the Tag Plant, Metal Furniture Factory, and Dental Lab.

The Southeast Unit consists of dorms for Administrative Confinement, Disciplinary Confinement, and Close Management inmates. The Northeast Unit, also known as Death Row, houses high-profile inmates with special security and administrative needs. The Northwest Unit is dedicated to mental health inmates, with a Crisis Stabilization Unit and a Residential Treatment Unit. The North Central Unit serves as Transitional Care Units for mental health inmates.

Lastly, the Work Camp unit houses minimum and community custody inmates who work in various PRIDE operations both inside and outside the secure perimeter. They also participate in outside work squads for different community services.

The current capacity of Union CI is 1,486 adult male inmates.