Broward County, Florida Inmate Search

BrowardCounty inmate search refers to tools for accessing documents or information about individuals serving prison terms or released from Broward County correctional facilities. In Broward County, the Sheriff's Office oversees all of Broward County's jail facilities through its Department of Detention. These facilities hold individuals arrested by local law enforcement agencies such as the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD), the Hollywood Police Department (HPD), and the Coral Springs Police Department (CSPD) if such persons are not eligible for immediate release.

The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) provides access to inmate information through its Arrest Search Portal. It permits online access to information about people in custody within its jurisdiction. Information accessible through the BSO access portal includes:

• Booking records
• Mugshots
• Charges
• Bail & bond records
• Custody information
• Court-related data
• Release information.

Individuals may submit Public Records Requests to the Broward Sheriff's Office Public Information Unit to obtain information regarding current inmates in county custody. The Broward Sheriff's Office is the county's custodian of inmate records. Individuals seeking copies of documents that are not available online should contact the BSO Records/Warrants Division at:

How to Find an Inmate in Broward County Jail

Broward County jails are supervised by the Broward Sheriff's Office. Hence, the BSO is the custodian of inmate records in Broward County and provides public access to these documents according to the Florida Public Records Law. For online access to Broward County inmate records, log in to the Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search Portal and use the names of inmates to access their records.

Alternatively, send a Public Records Request to the Broward Sheriff's Office at:

Broward County inmate records may also be accessible through in-person visits to the various jail facilities at the following locations:

Main Jail Bureau (also known as the Broward County Main Jail)

How to Use the Broward County Jail Roster

Using the Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search to access inmate records is straightforward. The Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search is a name-based tool for accessing arrest information and details of individuals in local law enforcement custody. To access inmate records through the Arrest Search Portal:

• Visit the Broward Sheriff's Office website
• Click "Arrest Search" from the options
• Enter the inmate's last and first names into the name field
• Click "Search" to submit the query.

Alternatively, access Broward County inmate information through criminal case files:

• Log in to the Broward County Clerk of the Courts Case Search Portal
• Select "Appeal - Criminal", "Felony", or Traffic and Misdemeanor" from the Court Type options
• Enter the convict's name into the name field and provide the date range
• Tick the reCAPTCHA box
• Click "Search" to submit the query
• If multiple outcomes exist, streamline the result using case number, case style, filing date, and any other options on the "Search Filter" menu.

For Broward County inmate records that are not accessible online, call any of the following numbers for assistance:

What Information is Included in the Broward County Inmate Roster

The Broward Sheriff's Office provides online access to inmate records through its Arrest Search Portal. Using name as a search criterion, record seekers can use this online search tool to access inmate information, such as:

Booking Details

The date and time the individual was booked into the jail.

Personal Information

The person's full name, date of birth, and physical description (including height, weight, race, and sex)

Arrest Information

The name of the arresting agency

Charges

The specific criminal charges for which the individual was arrested

Bond Information

The type and amount of the bond set for the individual's release

Detention Status

The current status and location of the inmate within the BSO jail facilities.

Record seekers should note that, though the Florida Public Records Law grants interested individuals the right to access Broward County inmate records, there are restrictions on public disclosure of:

• Juvenile arrest and detention records
• Medical & mental health records
• Expunged or sealed records
• Personal identifiers such as Social Security Number, fingerprints, and medical IDs.

Only legally authorized entities are eligible to access Broward County's restricted inmate information.

Contact Details for Broward County Jail or Sheriff's Office

For information about Broward County inmates, call the Broward Sheriff's Office - Public Records Unit at (954) 831-8700 or the Broward Sheriff's Office - Main Jail Information Line at (954) 831-5900.Alternatively, visit Broward County's jail facilities at the following addresses:

All Broward County jail facilities use the same phone number (954) 831-5900.

Broward County does not have an online visit scheduling portal for its jail facilities. However, individuals can connect remotely with inmates through the Video Visitation Center at:

Video visits are from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily, and each inmate is assigned approximately two hours of visitation per week, with the specific days varying by inmate.

Jail Facility Overview in Broward County

The Broward Sheriff's Office Main Jail Bureau is the central detention facility in Broward County. It is a maximum security facility for adult males and houses high-risk offenders, violent offenders, and those requiring stricter supervision.

With an approximate capacity to accommodate 1,500 inmates, the Main Jail Bureau is the largest prison in Broward County. It holds pre-trial detainees and convicts serving sentences for various crimes. In addition to the Main Jail Bureau, Broward County has other jail facilities with capacities ranging from 1,000 to 1,300 bed spaces.

There is no public email listing for Broward County jails.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in the Broward County Main Bureau Jail?

There are several options for sending to the Broward County Main Jail Inmates. The Broward Sheriff's Office permits online (through approved services), mail, and in-person deposits into inmate accounts. To fund a Main Bureau Jail Inmate account (this also applies to other Broward County jails).

Online Deposit

• Use the search tool on the JPay website to locate the specific inmate
• Create a free account
• Click the send money link
• Enter payment details
• Review the transaction details and submit

Kiosks at the Facility

Make deposits through lobby kiosks within the Main Jail Bureau facility at:

Mail (Money Orders Only)

Send money orders payable to the inmate's full legal name, including the inmate's booking number, and a return address through the U.S. Postal Service to:

Note that the Broward Sheriff's Office prohibits cash and personal checks through mail, and has a daily deposit limit of $300.00 per inmate account.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Broward Sheriff's Office maintains a single roster for all the jail facilities within the county. Inmate information for the Broward Main Bureau Jail and other detention centers within Broward County is accessible through the Broward Sheriff's Office Arrest Search Portal. Nonetheless, record seekers may also access Broward County's inmate records as part of criminal case files through the Broward County Clerk of Courts Public Case Search Portal.

For offline access to Broward County inmate records or inmate information through criminal case files (by mail or in-person visits), submit a Public Records Request to the Broward Sheriff's Office or the Broward County Clerk of Courts Office Records Division at the following addresses:

Broward County transfers juvenile offenders to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) at Fort Lauderdale. Eligible record seekers can contact them at:

Note that Broward County juvenile records are not public and are only accessible to legally eligible entities.

Broward County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The following rules apply to inmate visits at Broward County jail facilities:

• Individuals must be on an inmate's approved list and pass a security screening to visit a Broward County jail
• All visitors over 18 must present valid, government-issued photo identification, and minors may need to present birth certificates.
• Visitors must dress modestly, obey staff instructions, and not bring contraband, such as phones or food, into the facilities.

In addition, each inmate receives up to two hours of visitation per week and must inform their visitors of their assigned time slots. Video (remote) visitation is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. at:

Mailing and Commissary Information

Mails to Broward County inmates must conform to strict requirements for the safety and security of the correctional facility, staff, and other inmates. Across Broward County jail facilities, the following rules apply to inmate mail:

• Must be handwritten or typed, in black or blue ink only
• Photos must not exceed 4 per envelope and should not be larger than 4x6 inches
• Greeting cards must be plain; no glitter, no pop-up parts, no electronics
• Newspapers, magazines, and books must be sent directly from the publisher or a reputable vendor
• Mails must not contain cash, checks, or money orders (send funds only through approved deposit methods)
• Polaroid photos, nude, sexually explicit, or gang-related content must not be included in the mail
• Mails must not contain contrabands, such as drugs, weapons, or tobacco
• Envelopes must not be larger than standard size or padded/colored envelopes.

Mails to inmates are subject to inspections, and legal mail must come from a verified legal office and should be marked "Attorney-Client Privileged". A typical mail to a Broward County inmate should be in the format: