Escambia County Jail Facility & Housing Codes Explained
Escambia County Corrections uses short location codes to show where an inmate is housed. The county has published these: ESCO = main jail, CRP = Work Annex dorm, CMS = jail section of the Work Annex, INF = infirmary. Records may also show a Dorm, Pod and Cell No — for example “Facility: ECSO, Dorm: 1B, Pod: 1B, Cell No: 110”.
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Facility codes
| Code | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| ESCO (also written ECSO) | Main jail — Escambia County Correctional Facility | 3080 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32505 |
| CRP | Work Annex dormitory (county work camp) | 601 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, FL 32533 |
| CMS | Jail section of the Work Annex | 601 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, FL 32533 |
| INF | Infirmary (medical housing) | Main jail |
The county has at times also housed inmates in Santa Rosa County and Walton County jails under agreements, when space was short. Records for those inmates may show that facility. That practice was scaled back after the new 840-bed Correctional Facility opened in spring 2021, but you may still see it on older records.
Dorm, Pod and Cell numbers
Inside a facility, the housing line narrows the location:
- Dorm — the housing unit, such as 1B or B6. Each unit has its own day area, recreation yard and multi-purpose room.
- Pod — the section inside the unit (often the same as the dorm code).
- Cell No — the specific cell or bed.
- TANK — a holding area , typically used during intake and classification before someone is assigned to a regular unit. People in booking often show TANK.
A Visitation Schedule link can appear next to the housing line. Visiting times depend on the facility. See Video visitation for the current Main Jail and Work Annex schedules.
Why housing location matters to families
- Visitation times differ between the Main Jail and the Work Annex.
- Mail must include the inmate’s full name and booking number. The digital mail center routes it to the right housing. Mail rules
- Moving from TANK to a unit usually means classification is done, which can affect when the person can use the phone and commissary normally.
- INF (infirmary) means the person is under medical observation or care. The jail’s medical staff can’t share health details without the inmate’s consent (HIPAA). The medical division is 850-436-9802.
Frequently asked questions
What does ESCO mean on Escambia County Jail View?
ESCO is the facility code the county has used for the Escambia County main jail — the Correctional Facility at 3080 N. Pace Blvd. in Pensacola. You may also see it written as ECSO on some records. It tells you the person is housed at the main jail rather than the Work Annex.
What is CRP in the Escambia County jail system?
CRP is the code for the Work Annex dormitory in Cantonment, the county’s work camp (formerly the Road Prison). Eligible, minimum-security inmates there work on county road, grounds and facility projects and can join programs such as welding, farming and GED classes. Visits use the Work Annex time slots.
What does TANK mean in the housing field?
TANK usually refers to a holding area used during booking and classification, before the person is assigned to a regular housing unit. Seeing TANK on a new booking is normal. Once classification is finished, the housing line typically changes to a specific dorm, pod and cell number.
Sources: MyEscambia – Correctional Facility · MyEscambia – Work Annex · Detention contacts