Florida Inmate Search

Find detailed records of inmates serving their sentence in Florida state prisons using Inmate Lookup. Records are maintained by the Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC).

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 FLDOC 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 (FLDOC) Inmate Lookup:

The Department of Corrections operates and manages all the state prisons in Florida. To search any inmate in FLDOC follow the steps put together by Inmate Lookup and shared below:

Step 1: Visit the Florida DOC inmate lookup 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 look up a DC ID number?

The DC ID number is assigned to each inmate who is in FLDOC 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 FLDOC 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 FLDOC 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 FLDOC database near the top of the page. When you look up an offender in the FLDOC database, you'll be provided with the following information collected in the system:

SID number (State Identification Number)
DC 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 FLDOC inmate by writing to the Florida Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-2500.

Information obtained from the database about a FLDOC 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 DOC Information:

Authority	Florida Department of Corrections (FLDOC)
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
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There are 583 prisons and jails in Florida.

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1 Sheriff Office Drive, MacClenny, FL, 32063-2206

904-259-3311