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FL DOC Inmate Search & Florida Inmate Search
Get detailed records of inmates serving their sentence in Florida state prisons which are maintained by Florida Department of Corrections FL DOC.
County jails, police jails, city jails in Florida maintains all the inmate database records individually and one can go to their individual website for detailed information.
Detailed instructions are given below so that you can lookup inmate information from the database across all prison types.

Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC)
Website
Florida Inmate Search
Address
501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500
Phone
Find detailed records of inmates serving their sentence in Florida state prisons using Inmate Lookup. Records are maintained by the Florida Department of Corrections FL DOC.
The respective DOC maintains a centralized database of inmates that anyone can find easily.
County jails, police jails ,and city jails in Florida maintain all the inmate database records individually and one can go to their individual website for detailed information. Inmate Lookup provides you with a list of these facilities below. Each has a link to a page with more detailed information, like phone numbers, location, and procedures for visiting inmates.
Each facility’s page here at Inmate Lookup provides a link to its website.
Detailed instructions are given below so that you can look up inmate information from the FL DOC database. Further down on this page we provide a listing of city jails, county jails, and other facilities in Florida along with contact information. Again, with each listing, Inmate Lookup also provides a link to their website.
Florida Department of Corrections FL DOC Inmate Search:
The Department of Corrections operates and manages all the state prisons in Florida. To search any inmate in FL DOC follow the steps put together by Inmate Lookup and shared below:
Step 1: Visit the Florida FL DOC inmate search website.
Step 2: Enter the inmate’s name and/or ID in the required fields.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
On the results page, you can see the list of all inmates matching the specified criteria.
You can also find out information about a FLDOC inmate by contacting the Florida Department of Corrections at:
Website: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/
Florida Inmate Search: http://www.dc.state.fl.us/activeinmates/search.asp
Address: 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500
Phone: 850-488-5021
If you discover the person you’re looking for is not in a state facility, Inmate Lookup has assembled a comprehensive listing of other facilities lower down on this page
Frequently Asked Questions about Performing an Inmate Search
What is the difference between jail and prison?
This is a common question. Though both types of facilities have to do with public safety, the main differences have to do with the length of confinement and who runs them. Generally speaking, jails are used to hold persons who have been arrested and are awaiting trial in court or to detain offenders who have been convicted of minor crimes. They are operated by local governments on the city or county level. You’ll find an accurate list of these kinds of facilities in Florida below.
Prisons, on the other hand, house offenders who have been convicted of more serious offenses and who have a projected release date farther in the future. They are typically run by the state or the federal government. Examples in Florida include the Charlotte Correctional Institution and the Polk Correctional Institution. Inmate Lookup walks you through the process of finding someone in a state facility at the top of this page.
How do I lookup a FL DOC ID number?
The FL DOC ID number is assigned to each inmate who is in FL DOC custody following a conviction. If you know the number, you can use it to lookup an inmate in the system. You can find the number on the FL DOC website listed above by Inmate Lookup if you have the name or SID number of the person you are looking for.
What is a SID number?
A SID number is an abbreviation for State Identification Number. Individuals who are arrested for a crime are assigned a SID number, which is used for record-keeping and identification purposes. You can find the number on the FL DOC website listed above by Inmate Lookup. You will need to have either the name or SID number of the person you are looking for.
What kinds of information can I find out about inmates in an inmate search?
Inmate Lookup provides you with simple instructions for searching the FL DOC database near the top of the page. When you lookup an offender in the FL DOC database, you’ll be provided with the following information collected in the system:
- SID number (State Identification Number)
- FL DOC ID number (Florida Department of Corrections number)
- Name
- Race
- Gender
- Age
- Maximum sentence date
- Current facility
- Projected release date
- Parole eligibility date
- Inmate visitation eligible
- Offense history
If available, you will also see information about the scheduled release date, type, and location. A space near the bottom includes the offense history, which gives you details about their initial conviction and any additional convictions. Data includes the sentencing date and Florida county locations where offenses were committed. You’ll also see the case number and the length of each sentence. The current facility listed links to another page where you can find the address and phone number for that facility if you need to find out about how to contact or visit an inmate.
You won’t find photos (mugshots) or their date of birth.
You can also find out information about a FL DOC inmate by writing to the Florida Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500.
Information obtained from the database about a FL DOC inmate is only to be used for permitted purposes.
Inmate Lookup has provided easy instructions for how to do this near the top of this page.
Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC) Inmate Searcher
Fill out the form below and receive a detailed report on an inmate. This includes current and previous arrest records, social media handles, current and previous addresses & phone numbers.
Prisons and Jails in Florida
General Stats for Florida
137,077
Florida Total No. of Inmates
179,594
Number of people under Probation Supervision
367
Prison population rate: 100,000 residents
4,280
Parole Population
15,116
Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer
10,810
Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons
Sex
Sex
%
Total
Male
93.77
75,404
Female
6.23
5,013
Youth
Type
%
Total
Committed
63.12
1,263
Detained
27.14
543
Diverted
4.05
81