Criminal Defense · Resource
Florida Inmate Search: Find Someone in Jail
If someone you love was just arrested, start here. Below is the official jail search for every Florida county, Miami-Dade first, plus the state prison, federal and immigration locators.
First, take a breath
An arrest is hard on the whole family. You can find out where the person is, and you can do it for free.
It can take a few hours after the arrest before a name shows up in the jail search. If you do not see the person yet, wait an hour and search again.
Use the official sites below. You never have to pay a website to look someone up. Be careful with calls or messages asking you for money to get someone released.
How to search
- Pick the county where the arrest happened. If you are not sure, start with the county where the person lives or was last seen, then try the counties next to it.
- Search by last name first. Then add the first name. If nothing comes up, use fewer letters or check the spelling. Some sites need at least three letters.
- Use the date of birth to tell apart people with the same name.
- Write down the booking number. You will use it for bond, visits, phone calls and putting money on the person's account.
- Not in a county jail? Try the state prison, federal and ICE locators below the county list.
- Some sites ask you to prove you are not a robot. That is normal.
What the results mean
- Booking number
- The jail's number for this arrest. Keep it handy.
- Booking date
- When the person was brought into the jail.
- Charges
- What the person was arrested for. An arrest is not a conviction, and the charges filed later in court can be different.
- Bond
- The amount set for release, if any. “No bond” or a “hold” means the person cannot bond out yet.
- Court date
- The next hearing, when the site shows it. Courtroom and time can change, so check again before you go.
- Not listed
- The person may not be booked yet, may be in another county, or may have been released or transferred.
Every Florida county
Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe first, then A to Z. Each link opens the county's own official search.
Showing 67 of 67 counties
| County | Agency | Search by name | Recent bookings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation | Search by nameSearch by name · Miami-Dade | |
| Broward | Broward Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Broward | |
| Palm Beach | Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Palm Beach | |
| Monroe | Monroe County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Monroe | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Monroe |
| Alachua | Alachua County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Alachua | |
| Baker | Baker County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Baker | |
| Bay | Bay County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Bay | |
| Bradford | Bradford County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Bradford | |
| Brevard | Brevard County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Brevard | |
| Calhoun | Calhoun County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Calhoun | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Calhoun |
| Charlotte | Charlotte County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Charlotte | |
| Citrus | Citrus County Sheriff's Office | Recent bookings only. To search by name, call: (352) 249-2790 | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Citrus |
| Clay | Clay County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Clay | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Clay |
| Collier | Collier County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Collier | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Collier |
| Columbia | Columbia County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (386) 755-7000 | |
| DeSoto | DeSoto County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · DeSoto | |
| Dixie | Dixie County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Dixie | |
| Duval | Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Duval | |
| Escambia | Escambia County Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Escambia | |
| Flagler | Flagler County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Flagler | |
| Franklin | Franklin County Sheriff's Office | Recent bookings only. To search by name, call: (850) 670-8500 | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Franklin |
| Gadsden | Gadsden County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (850) 627-9233 | |
| Gilchrist | Gilchrist County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Gilchrist | |
| Glades | Glades County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Glades | |
| Gulf | Gulf County Sheriff's Office | Recent bookings only. To search by name, call: (850) 227-1115 | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Gulf |
| Hamilton | Hamilton County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Hamilton | |
| Hardee | Hardee County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Hardee | |
| Hendry | Hendry County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Hendry | |
| Hernando | Hernando County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Hernando | |
| Highlands | Highlands County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Highlands | |
| Hillsborough | Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Hillsborough | |
| Holmes | Holmes County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: 850-547-3681, option 2 | |
| Indian River | Indian River County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Indian River | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Indian River |
| Jackson | Jackson County Correctional Facility | No online search. Call the jail: (850) 482-9651 | |
| Jefferson | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (850) 997-2523 | |
| Lafayette | Lafayette County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (386) 294-4381 | |
| Lake | Lake County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Lake | |
| Lee | Lee County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Lee | |
| Leon | Leon County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Leon | |
| Levy | Levy County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Levy | |
| Liberty | Liberty County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (850) 756-9749 | |
| Madison | Madison County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Madison | |
| Manatee | Manatee County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Manatee | |
| Marion | Marion County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Marion | |
| Martin | Martin County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Martin | |
| Nassau | Nassau County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Nassau | |
| Okaloosa | Okaloosa County Department of Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Okaloosa | |
| Okeechobee | Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Okeechobee | |
| Orange | Orange County Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Orange | |
| Osceola | Osceola County Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Osceola | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Osceola |
| Pasco | Pasco County Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Pasco | Recent bookingsRecent bookings · Pasco |
| Pinellas | Pinellas County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Pinellas | |
| Polk | Polk County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Polk | |
| Putnam | Putnam County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Putnam | |
| St. Johns | St. Johns County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · St. Johns | |
| St. Lucie | St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · St. Lucie | |
| Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Santa Rosa | |
| Sarasota | Sarasota County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Sarasota | |
| Seminole | Seminole County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Seminole | |
| Sumter | Sumter County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Sumter | |
| Suwannee | Suwannee County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Suwannee | |
| Taylor | Taylor County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Taylor | |
| Union | Union County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (386) 496-2501 | |
| Volusia | Volusia County Corrections | Search by nameSearch by name · Volusia | |
| Wakulla | Wakulla County Sheriff's Office | No online search. Call the jail: (850) 745-7100 | |
| Walton | Walton County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Walton | |
| Washington | Washington County Sheriff's Office | Search by nameSearch by name · Washington |
No county matches. Check the spelling.
Links checked October 26, 2026. Each link goes to a government agency's site or to the search portal that agency links to from its own site. If a link stops working, call the agency.
What to do next
Bond & Nebbia hearings
How release works after an arrest, and what a source-of-funds hold is.
Read →Arrested for DUI? The first 24 hours
What to do right away, including the 10-day license deadline.
Read →Arrest & court process
First appearance, bond, and what happens next.
Read →Courthouse guide
Where the courthouses are, parking, and what to bring.
Read →Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Florida inmate search free?
Yes. The sheriff, county and government sites listed on this page are free to use.
Why can't I find the person I am looking for?
The person may not be booked yet, may be in a different county, or may have been released or transferred. Check the spelling, try only the last name, and search again in an hour.
Where do people arrested by city police in Miami-Dade go?
Arrests in Miami-Dade, including arrests by city police departments, are booked into the Miami-Dade County jail system. Start with the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation search at the top of the list.
What is a booking number?
It is the jail's number for one arrest. Write it down. You will use it to post bond, set up visits and phone calls, and put money on the person's account.
How do I find someone in state prison, federal custody or ICE detention?
Use the Florida Department of Corrections search for state prison, the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal prison, and the ICE Online Detainee Locator for immigration detention. All three are linked on this page.
What if a county has no online search?
Call the number in the table. It comes from the agency's official listing. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready.
How do I get someone out of jail?
It depends on the bond the court sets. Read our bond and Nebbia hearings page, or call us at (305) 209-0384, answered 24/7.
Someone you love was arrested?
Call (305) 209-0384, answered 24/7. English or Spanish.