Find Inmates in Florida Jails and Prisons

Florida Inmate Lookup is a practical, plain-English guide to finding inmate information across the State of Florida. Built for families, friends, advocates, and researchers, this site organizes official inmate search portals, jail rosters, prison resources, and step-by-step instructions so you can locate someone in custody and understand the next steps—without guesswork.

What you’ll find here

Our pages compile direct routes to the sources that matter: county jail rosters, sheriff-operated search tools, and the Florida Department of Corrections offender database. You’ll learn how to search by name, booking number, or date of birth; how to read charge, bond, and custody status fields; and how to move from a booking record to visitation rules, court calendars, and accepted ways to send funds or mail.

How to use the site effectively

Start with location: If you know the arresting agency or county (for example, Broward, Pasco, or Okaloosa), open that county’s page for the fastest match. If not, check nearby counties and then the Florida DOC search for state prison records.

Search and verify: Use the official portal to pull up the record. Match name, birth date, and booking date to avoid confusion with similar names.

Read key fields carefully: Charges may appear as abbreviations; bond amounts and “no bond” notes are common. Custody status terms like “booked,” “released,” or “sentenced” signal next steps.

Plan your actions: From the record, follow the linked visitation rules, mail requirements, video visit vendors, and accepted deposits. When bonds are permitted, review payment instructions and any service fees before proceeding.

Track court progress: Many pages connect you to the county clerk to see upcoming hearings, case numbers, and outcomes. Always cross-reference booking details with the court’s official record.

Practical guidance and consumer protection

Scams target families seeking quick updates. Florida Inmate Lookup highlights official portals and explains how to recognize legitimate payment platforms used by sheriff’s offices or jail contractors. Never send funds through unofficial channels or to individuals claiming faster releases.

Data sources and updates

Information here points to custodians of record—Sheriffs’ Offices, Clerk of Court systems, and the Florida Department of Corrections. Availability of photos, bond figures, and housing locations varies by county and may change throughout the day as bookings update. When details differ between a jail roster and court docket, the court record typically controls.

What this site helps you do

Find a person in custody and confirm where they are held.

Understand charges, bond eligibility, and common booking terms.

Prepare for visits—on-site or video—by reviewing ID, dress code, age limits, and scheduling steps.

Send funds or mail properly using the facility’s accepted methods and formatting rules.

Follow a case from booking to first appearance, arraignment, and beyond using clerk resources.