Common questions

How do I find an inmate in Florida?

How do I find an inmate in Florida?

Each Florida county jail has an inmate search tool that interested persons may use to perform an inmate search in Florida. Generally, this search tool is hosted on the jail webpage—typically a section of the Sheriff’s Office website.

Are Florida prison records public?

Information on offenders sentenced to county jail, county probation, or any other form of supervision is not contained. The information is derived from court records provided to the Department of Corrections and is made available as a public service to interested citizens.

How do you look up someone in prison?

For information about locating, contacting, visiting and corresponding with California’s prison inmates use the Inmate Locator or call the Identification Unit at (916) 445-6713.

Is there a national prison database?

A federal inmate search can be done through a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) database search. You will need a full name and can narrow down the search by age, race, and sex.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Tampa?

Visitors can search by name or booking number. The search result provides information like an individual’s charge, bond amount, and booking photo. Alternatively, call (813) 247-8300 to reach the inmate information line and inquire about an inmate.

How do I find someone in a state prison?

The easiest way to find someone who is in prison is to visit the website Vine. VINE is a website that lets victims of crime and other concerned citizens access information about offenders. The service is available via the website, a mobile app, and a toll-free number.

How do I find recent arrests in Florida?

For statewide criminal history, information, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Public Records, (850) 410-8109 or visit their website at: https://web.fdle.state.fl.us/search/app/default.

How can I find a person by name?

Use Person Search There are plenty of tools that can help you find a person by first name and city. Some of the best include US Search, PeopleFinders, Intelius and Instant Checkmate.

Where can I find the inmate records in Florida?

The FDC maintains inmate records of individuals incarcerated in state-run and state-supervised private prisons in Florida. It provides a handy inmate locator tool on its website to help members of the public find inmates in these facilities. To locate a Florida state prison inmate, visit the search page of the Corrections Offender Network.

How many inmates does the Florida Department of Corrections have?

As Florida’s largest state agency, and the third largest state prison system in the country, FDC employs 24,000 members, incarcerates 80,000 inmates and supervises nearly 145,000 offenders in the community.

Where are the state run prisons in Florida?

In addition to its Tallahassee Central Office, the FDC has four Regional Offices. Each of these Regional Offices handles state-run and private prisons located in its geographical zone. The FDC refers to state-run prisons as Correctional Institutions. Only the Florida State Prison located in Bradford County has the word “prison” in its name.

Who are the private prison companies in Florida?

The three corporations contracted by the state government to run private prisons in Florida are GEO Group, Corrections Corporation of America, and Management and Training Corporation. In Florida, both state and private prisons hold individuals with sentences longer than a year.

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Ruth Doyle