How Florida Assigns DC Numbers to Prison Inmates

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) assigns Department of Corrections Identification Numbers (DC numbers) to all inmates in its custody.

Assignment Process

• Florida-sentenced offenders: DC number assigned upon entry into FDOC custody
• Out-of-state transfers: DC number assigned when transfer finalized under FDOC control

DC Number Format & Characteristics

• 8 digits: Format DC01234567
• Sequential generation: Range 14000001 upward
• Lifetime identifier: Remains with inmate throughout incarceration
• Associated data: Linked to name, DOB, sex

Public Information Limitation

FDOC does not publicly disclose the specific assignment criteria or algorithms for DC numbers. They serve as internal tracking identifiers within the correctional system.