Sumter County Inmate Search
Read Every Field Carefully: How to Interpret a Booking Entry
Verify Details With the Detention Center and Know Where to Go
Phones, Mail, and Messaging: Know the Rules Before You Reach Out
Video Visitation Hours and Special Visits
Bond Amounts and First Appearance: Timing, Limits, and How Judges Decide
Release Procedures: What Controls the Clock
Records You May Need: Arrest Reports, Booking Sheets, and More
Court Dates and Case Numbers: Where to Confirm the Docket
County Jail vs. State Prison: How to Tell Which System Applies
Planning a Visit to the Public Lobby: Directions and Parking
Build a Smarter Search Strategy (And Use the Right Keywords)
Services Inside the Jail That Affect Communication and Finances
When Your Search Turns Into Next Steps: Who to Call, What to Ask
Sumter County Florida Inmate Search — Relevant Departments (Addresses & Phones)
This guide explains how to run a Sumter County Florida inmate search, interpret the results you see, and follow up with the right county offices. You’ll learn how to use the county’s official jail roster, what each booking detail means, how to contact the detention center and records units, what to expect with bond and release, and where to turn for court or state prison information.
Use the Official JAIL View to Locate a Person in Custody
The County provides a public, searchable custody roster that lets you look up people by name or date parameters and filter by custody status. Start your search on the official JAIL View search provided by the Sheriff’s Office. The tool includes fields for last, first, and middle name, booking and release date ranges, and a toggle to show current inmates, released inmates, or both for a wider view of custody history. You can also sort by name or booking date in ascending or descending order for faster scanning of results. Use the Current Inmates Only filter when you need a real-time snapshot; switch to Released or Both to review someone’s prior county jail history and charge lists.
Visit the official JAIL View search. (Use the county portal at the Sheriff’s Office: search custody roster.)
Make your query precise without over-filtering
Start broad with a last name only; then narrow by first name or booking dates.
Account for variations (nickname vs. legal first name) when results seem incomplete.
Include date ranges if you know the approximate arrest window.
Use the “Both” status filter when you are unsure whether the individual has bonded out.
What JAIL View typically shows you
A standard record displays:
Status (e.g., In Jail or Released) and Booking Number/MNI to identify the file.
Booking Date/Time and Age on Booking Date.
Bond amounts per count, when applicable.
Housing details (facility, dorm/pod, cell) when the person is in custody.
Address given at intake and DOB.
Charge list including statute references and charge levels (e.g., misdemeanor or felony), often grouped by case number.
Read Every Field Carefully: How to Interpret a Booking Entry
Status and location
“In Jail” confirms current custody at the detention center. Housing fields (facility, dorm/pod/cell) help family or counsel prepare for on-site processes at the public lobby.
Booking number vs. MNI
You’ll usually see a Booking No. (unique to that arrest) and an MNI (master number identifying the person’s profile within the jail system). If you need to call a county office, having both on hand speeds up assistance.
Charges and statutes
Each listed charge shows a statute reference and charge level (F for felony, M for misdemeanor), often with a court case number when available. When multiple charges appear, bond may be set for some and no bond for others—for example, certain domestic-related charges require a judge’s review before any bond can be posted.
Bond information
Bond is typically set from a judicial schedule or as ordered by a judge. If a bond amount appears in the listing, it represents what must be posted (by cash or through a bonding agent) for release on that charge. If the person is held on multiple charges, all bond conditions must be satisfied before a release can occur.
Sorting and date filters
Use sorted by booking date to follow the person’s timeline. Narrow with Begin Booking Date and End Booking Date if you’re researching a specific incident period.
Verify Details With the Detention Center and Know Where to Go
For general detention questions, the Sheriff’s Office provides a detailed detention section with directions and facility details. The main detention landing page also points you to additional policies and step-by-step guidance you’ll need after running your search. Review the Detention Center overview published by the Sheriff’s Office for facility information and navigation to relevant subpages.
See the Sheriff’s Office Detention Center overview for official details. (review facility information)
Intake & Release Center: how processing works from arrest through release
The Intake & Release Center page explains booking (searching, photographing, fingerprinting, entry into the jail management system), classification, medical screening, and the release process. Central Booking processes arrestees from all agencies operating in the county; classification handles housing, reclassification, and trustee eligibility. The center houses adults (both men and women) who are held without bond, are unable to post bond, are awaiting trial, or are serving county sentences under one year.
Learn how booking and release are handled at the Intake & Release Center. (understand intake and release steps)
Practical takeaways when you call or visit
Have the full name, DOB, and booking number (if known).
Ask whether court paperwork or Clerk transmission is pending for release.
Confirm public lobby hours for deposits or paperwork delivery.
For in-person needs, go to 219 E Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513, where public parking and the lobby are on the left after following the posted route described by the Sheriff’s Office.
Phones, Mail, and Messaging: Know the Rules Before You Reach Out
The Sheriff’s Office maintains an FAQ specific to phone privileges and mail. After intake, a first phone call is permitted following processing. Phones in housing areas are available 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., excluding count times and emergencies. All calls are outgoing only, and inmates cannot call other inmates. If your phone has a collect-call block, work with your phone company to remove it. For blocking/unblocking issues related to the detention center, contact the detention center during weekday business hours. Read the county’s official guidance on the Phone Privileges & Mail page for exact rules, hours, and the mailing format used by the detention center.
Review the county rules on phone privileges and mail. (see phone and mail policy)
Mailing format and content limits
The facility permits postcards or legal material via USPS.
For pictures or longer messages, the Sheriff’s Office references an approved vendor for e-messaging and video visitation; details and registration are provided from the detention center’s site, not from third-party sources listed here.
Blocking or unblocking calls
For blocking/unblocking assistance specifically tied to detention calls, contact the detention center Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. at the phone number published by the Sheriff’s Office.
Money and subsistence fee
At booking, money on the person is deposited into an inmate account, less a $20 subsistence fee. Friends and family can deposit funds using the kiosks located in the public lobby (available 24/7) and at the visitation center (during visitation hours). Kiosks accept cash, debit, and credit and are for deposits only. The public information lobby kiosk can also accept cash bonds. (The Sheriff’s Office notes online deposit options and lists a collections address for unpaid fees after release; if you choose to use any third-party services referenced on the Sheriff’s site, always follow the Sheriff’s Office instructions exactly.)
Video Visitation Hours and Special Visits
The detention center offers remote video visitation daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office provides the rules, schedules, and provider details on its visitation pages. Special visits for extenuating circumstances may be authorized by the jail administrator or designee; direct questions to the detention center during regular business hours at the phone number published by the Sheriff’s Office. Review the county’s dedicated page for official visitation guidance and procedures.
Read the Sheriff’s Office Visitation page for hours and rules. (check official visitation guidance)
Helpful planning notes
Register before a remote session so scheduling goes smoothly.
Know the housing location (from JAIL View) to confirm eligibility for a session.
Expect content review of messages and photos consistent with facility rules.
Bond Amounts and First Appearance: Timing, Limits, and How Judges Decide
When someone is arrested, bond amounts are determined by a schedule established by the courts, or by the judge who signed the warrant. Domestic-related charges are not eligible for bond until the person appears before a judge. The detention center provides a plain-language explanation of how first appearances work: an arrestee will go before a judge within 24 hours of arrest; at that time, the judge can set or modify bond. The Sheriff’s Office cannot recommend a bonding agent—Florida law prohibits it—so plan to identify a licensed agent independently if needed.
Use the Sheriff’s Office explanation of Bond Amounts & First Appearance to set expectations. (review bond and advisory hearing info)
Practical bond checklist
Verify all charges and ensure every bond is satisfied before expecting release.
If a charge shows no bond, the person must see a judge.
Keep the Booking Number and any case number(s) visible in JAIL View when speaking with a bonds agent or court staff.
Release Procedures: What Controls the Clock
Release timing depends on what type of release is being processed (cash bond, surety bond, time served, probation, transfer, or court-ordered release). The detention center processes releases in the order received. If a judge releases someone during court, the detention center must first receive proper documentation from the Clerk of Court before release can begin. The Sheriff’s Office provides a detailed explanation of these steps, including how bonds submitted before a surrender are handled and why some releases take longer.
Read the county’s official Release Procedures to understand timing and documentation. (see release processing steps)
What you can do to prevent delays
After court, confirm that the Clerk of Court has transmitted the release paperwork to the detention center.
If bonding out, understand that processing time can vary; ensure your bonding agent has submitted everything required.
When picking someone up, bring government ID and arrive at the public lobby; allow extra time.
Records You May Need: Arrest Reports, Booking Sheets, and More
If you need copies of arrest or booking records, contact the Sheriff’s Records Division. This unit can advise on what records are available and how to request them, and the Sheriff’s Office publishes both phone and email for that division. The official division page also explains the scope of records handled by the Sheriff’s Office.
Go to the Sheriff’s Criminal Records Division for contact information and process details. (request records from the Records Division)
Tips for faster records fulfillment
Include the full name, DOB, and Booking Number.
If you have it, add the MNI and case number(s).
State whether you need certified copies and how you prefer to receive the records.
Court Dates and Case Numbers: Where to Confirm the Docket
Many questions after an inmate search involve court dates, case numbers, and what happens next. For those items, the authoritative county source is the Sumter County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. The Clerk manages court records, hearing schedules, and filings. For contact methods and office details, use the Clerk’s official contact page.
Confirm case information with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. (contact the Clerk’s Office)
When to call the Clerk
You need the next court date or courtroom assignment.
You want to verify a case number that appears in JAIL View.
You need to pay court-assessed fees or ask about felony/misdemeanor filing status.
County Jail vs. State Prison: How to Tell Which System Applies
If your JAIL View search indicates a person has been sentenced to DOC or transferred, custody may be moving from the county to the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). County jail houses those awaiting trial, unable to post bond, or serving sentences under a year; state prison is for sentences under the jurisdiction of FDC. For statewide information or public-records assistance related to offenders in the FDC system, the department maintains a citizen services contact point.
Reach the Florida DOC’s Office of Citizen Services for statewide offender information assistance. (view state contact information)
How your follow-up changes after transfer
JAIL View will no longer show local housing details once a person leaves county custody.
Court dates remain visible through county court channels, but institutional custody questions move to FDC.
Planning a Visit to the Public Lobby: Directions and Parking
The Sheriff’s Office publishes precise driving directions to the detention center at 219 E Anderson Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513:
From I-75 (Exit 314/CR-48): Travel east on CR-48 to Main Street, then south to Noble Avenue (US-301). Turn right on Noble, then right on Court Street, left on E McCollum Ave, right on Law Drive, and right on E Anderson Ave. Public parking and the lobby will be on the left.
From Orlando (via FL-50 to US-301): Go north on US-301 to Bushnell; US-301 becomes Main Street. Follow Main to Noble Avenue and turn right (east). Then right on Court Street, left on E McCollum Ave, right on Law Drive, and right on E Anderson Ave.
From Wildwood (US-301 south): Enter Bushnell and turn left (south) on Court Street, then left on E McCollum Ave, right on Law Drive, and right on E Anderson Ave.
Having these route notes handy reduces time at arrival and helps friends or counsel coordinate kiosk deposits or paperwork.
Build a Smarter Search Strategy (And Use the Right Keywords)
A comprehensive inmate search in Sumter County often pairs smart filtering with follow-through at the right offices. Consider these actionable, search-friendly approaches when you prepare:
Target by custody status first
“Sumter County current inmates”: Start with JAIL View, filter to Current.
“Sumter County released inmates [date range]”: Filter to Released and set Begin/End Booking Date.
Cross-check names proactively
If the person uses a nickname, run a second search using the legal first name.
Where the last name is common, add the DOB to distinguish between multiple records.
Align your search with the workflow
If you expect release today: Use JAIL View to confirm bond entries are satisfied, then confirm that Clerk paperwork was transmitted to the detention center.
If you see “no bond” on JAIL View: Review the First Appearance policy and call the detention center for timing guidance.
If you need proof for employers/family: Request booking or arrest records from the Records Division.
Services Inside the Jail That Affect Communication and Finances
While your primary focus is on finding and verifying custody status, several detention services impact how and when you can communicate:
Phone service windows
Housing-area phones generally operate 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. daily (excluding counts/emergencies).
Calls are outgoing only; inmates cannot call other inmates.
Mail and e-messaging guardrails
The facility restricts USPS mail to postcards or legal material.
Electronic messaging and video visitation are available via the provider referenced by the Sheriff’s Office; all messages and photos are subject to review under facility rules.
Commissary and indigent status
If an inmate lacks funds for seven consecutive days and meets facility criteria, they may be placed on the indigent list.
Commissary delivery schedules vary by housing location.
Fees and post-release obligations
A $20 subsistence fee is assessed at booking.
Unpaid medical visits and subsistence fees after release are billed to the collections address listed by the Sheriff’s Office; follow the Sheriff’s instructions on where to send payment (do not send payments to the detention center if the Sheriff’s Office instructs otherwise).
When Your Search Turns Into Next Steps: Who to Call, What to Ask
For custody confirmation or visitation logistics
Have the Booking No., DOB, and full name ready.
Ask for housing and eligibility for video visitation.
Confirm kiosk availability and payment methods if you need to deposit funds.
For bond timing or court-ordered release
After court, verify that the Clerk of Court has transmitted the release documentation to the detention center.
If using a bonding agent, remember the Sheriff’s Office cannot recommend specific agents, and release processing is completed in the order received.
For records or official copies
Contact the Records Division with identifying details and delivery preferences.
Specify whether you need certified or uncertified copies.
Sumter County Florida Inmate Search — Relevant Departments (Addresses & Phones)
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office — 7361 Powell Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785 — (352) 569-1600
Sumter County Detention Center — 219 E Anderson Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 — (352) 569-1700
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office – Records Division — (352) 569-1667
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office – Evidence/Property Division — 250 E McCollum Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513 — Phone/fax not publicly listed
Sumter County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — (352) 569-6600
Sumter County Board of County Commissioners – Public Records — (352) 689-4400
Florida Department of Corrections – Office of Citizen Services — (850) 717-9774