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Florida has one of the largest state correctional systems in the country. Knowing which system holds your person tells you exactly where to search.
Each Florida county operates its own jail, run by the elected county sheriff. County jails hold people awaiting trial, people serving misdemeanor sentences up to one year, and pretrial felony defendants. Every county publishes an online roster under the Florida Sunshine Law. This site links to all 67.
FDC operates approximately 49 major state institutions plus work camps and re-entry centers, housing around 85,000 inmates. Anyone convicted of a state felony with a sentence over one year is transferred from the county jail to FDC custody. Search the FDC inmate locator at fdc.myflorida.com.
Federal crimes result in federal custody under the Bureau of Prisons. Florida has several federal facilities including FCI Coleman (one of the largest federal complexes in the country), FDC Miami, and FCI Marianna. Search the federal BOP inmate locator at bop.gov/inmateloc.
Immigration arrests result in ICE detention at facilities separate from county jails. Florida's main ICE detention centers include Krome Service Processing Center in Miami, Broward Transitional Center, and Glades County Detention Center. Search the ICE Online Detainee Locator at locator.ice.gov using the A-Number or name.
Not sure which system to search? Start with county jails, most arrests result in county booking first.
Once you have confirmed your person is in custody, time matters. Here are the four most important things to do immediately.
Most Florida counties set misdemeanor and low-level felony bonds automatically under a standard bond schedule immediately after booking. For any offense not on the schedule (or any felony above a certain severity level), bond is set at first appearance. A Florida-licensed bail bond agent charges 10 percent of the bond as a non-refundable premium, per Florida Department of Financial Services rules.
Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130, first appearance must happen within 24 hours of arrest, much faster than most states. At first appearance the judge confirms probable cause, reads the charges, advises the defendant of their rights, and sets or adjusts bond. Having an attorney present can mean a reduced bond or release on recognizance on day one.
The first 24 hours after arrest are the most critical window for legal intervention. A defense attorney can attend first appearance, argue for lower bond, preserve evidence, and advise the defendant not to speak to investigators. If cost is a concern, the Public Defender's office serves defendants who qualify financially, applications are filed at first appearance.
Register with the facility's phone vendor (Securus, GTL ViaPath, or ICSolutions, depending on the county) before the first outbound call, otherwise the call will not complete. Also register with Florida VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com for free automatic alerts when the person is released, transferred, or a court date is scheduled.
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Florida requires first appearance within 24 hours of arrest. We help you find the exact time, courtroom, and circuit handling the case.
If someone was just arrested, county booking systems usually update within 2 to 6 hours. We know which counties have real-time rosters and which have delays.
Not sure if your person is in a county jail or Florida Department of Corrections custody? We cover both, FDC state facilities and all 67 county jails.
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Search Inmates →Start with the county jail roster for the county where the arrest occurred. Use the county selector above or our all-counties directory. Most Florida sheriff rosters update within 2 to 6 hours of booking. Because the Florida Sunshine Law (Chapter 119, Fla. Stat.) makes booking records public, every county posts an online roster. If the person is not yet visible in the online system, call the jail's booking line directly or call our free line to have someone check multiple counties for you.
Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 requires first appearance before a judge within 24 hours of arrest, one of the fastest timelines in the country. At first appearance the judge confirms probable cause, advises the defendant of the charges and rights, and sets or modifies bond. A defense attorney present at first appearance can argue for reduced bond or release on recognizance the same day.
Start with the county where the person lives or was last known to be. If not found, check neighboring counties. Also consider whether they might be in FDC state custody (search fdc.myflorida.com), federal custody (bop.gov/inmateloc), or ICE detention (locator.ice.gov). Our free phone line can check multiple Florida county systems simultaneously, which is the fastest approach when you are uncertain.
The bond is the total amount required to release the defendant before trial. In Florida, a licensed bail bond agent charges a 10 percent premium of the bond as a non-refundable fee under Florida Department of Financial Services rules. A $10,000 bond costs $1,000 through a bondsman. You can also post a cash bond directly with the court, which is fully refundable after the case closes, regardless of outcome, minus any court-ordered deductions.
No. All official Florida county sheriff inmate search systems are free, as required by the Florida Sunshine Law. This site is free. Our phone line is free. Third-party sites that charge for inmate searches are reselling the same free public records that every Florida sheriff publishes directly.
The Baker Act, Fla. Stat. § 394.463, is Florida's involuntary mental health examination law. A person may be held up to 72 hours at a designated receiving facility for psychiatric evaluation. Initiation can come from a law enforcement officer, a qualified professional (physician, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, licensed clinical social worker, or licensed mental health counselor), or a court through an ex parte order. Extended inpatient placement beyond 72 hours requires a petition to the circuit court. See our Baker Act guide for full procedure.
The Marchman Act, Chapter 397 of the Florida Statutes (officially the Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993), is Florida's involuntary substance abuse treatment law. A spouse, relative, guardian, licensed service provider, or three unrelated adults with personal knowledge can file a petition with the circuit court. Court-ordered assessment can last up to 5 days, and treatment up to 60 days (extendable to 90 in some circuits). Marchman Act cases are civil, confidential, and do not create a criminal record.
No. Florida county jails do not accept inbound calls to inmates. Inmates place outbound calls through the facility's contracted phone vendor. Florida counties most commonly use Securus Technologies (securustech.net), GTL ViaPath (connectnetwork.com), or ICSolutions. Register with the correct vendor and fund a prepaid account before the first call, otherwise the call will not complete. See your county's page for the specific provider.
Register free with Florida VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINELink is Florida's statewide victim notification system. It sends automatic alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, escaped, or has a court date scheduled. You can register by phone, email, or text. Registration is free and can be anonymous to the inmate.
Sealing (Fla. Stat. § 943.059) keeps the record in the system but removes public access. Expungement (Fla. Stat. § 943.0585) physically destroys the record, only a court order can reveal it existed. A sealed record can be expunged after 10 years. Both require an FDLE Certificate of Eligibility first, then a petition to the court. Florida allows one seal/expunge per lifetime with narrow exceptions. See our sealing & expungement guide for the full process.