Duval County Inmate Records Lookup

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office keeps all jail roster records. Jacksonville uses a merged city-county form of rule. The Sheriff's Office gives online tools to find inmates. This guide shows how to get jail records in Duval County.

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office runs all jail tasks in Duval County. This merged agency serves city and county lands. They give full web tools for inmate searches. Their site has tools for current and recent arrests. By law, the Sheriff must follow Chapter 119 for public records.

Visit the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office web site to use search tools. The site shows arrest reports. You can see booking photos. The site also has data about the jail and visits.

The photo above shows the Sheriff's Office web site.

Note: Check the web site for current inmate data.

Duval County Inmate Search System

The Sheriff's Office gives web tools to search inmate records. You can find current inmates. You can also see recent arrests. Search by name or booking number. Results show photos and charges.

To search in Duval County, go to the Sheriff's Office site. Find the inmate search page. Type the first and last name. The tool shows matching records. The data is public under Chapter 119. Florida law needs most jail records to be shared.

Data you can get includes:

• Inmate name and photo
• Booking date and time
• Current charges
• Bond amount
• Court dates
• Facility site

The web tool updates with new arrests. Some data may take time to show. For the latest status, call the jail.

Duval County Pretrial Detention Facility

The John E. Goode Pretrial Detention Facility is Duval County's main jail. It holds inmates awaiting trial. It also holds those serving short terms. The jail runs under the Sheriff's Office. It is one of the largest jails in North Florida.

The site uses classes to house inmates safely. Medical staff give health care. Mental health staff give counseling. School and work programs help inmates get ready for release.

The jail keeps strict safety rules. All guests go through checks. Staff watch inmates at all times. The Office posts reports on jail tasks.

Note: The jail has many units with varied safety levels.

Obtaining Duval County Jail Records

Public records requests let you get jail papers. The Sheriff's Office handles these through their Records Unit. You can ask for booking reports or incident logs.

Send your request in writing. Include details about the files you need. Give your contact info. The agency replies within the time set by Florida law.

Fees apply for copies. Duval County charges standard rates. Large requests need prepayment. You can view files in person to skip copy fees.

Some data stays private.

Florida State Inmate Resources

If you cannot find someone in Duval County, check state tools. The Florida Department of Corrections keeps state prison records. This includes those sent to state custody.

The FDC Offender Search portal gives free access. Search by name or DC number. The tool shows current site and release dates.

Use this tool when looking for inmates who may have moved from Duval County.

The Florida Department of State lists all county jails. This helps you search nearby counties.

Visiting Duval County Jail Inmates

The Duval County Pretrial Detention Facility allows visits by schedule. The Sheriff's Office uses video visits. This lets remote visits from set sites.

To visit, you must be on the inmate's list. The inmate adds your name. This takes a few days. Once approved, you can book visits online or by phone.

Bring valid photo ID. The jail takes driver's licenses. Dress with care. Revealing clothes are not allowed.

All guests must follow rules. Staff watch all visits. Violations can cost visit rights. Check the web site for current hours.

Cities in Duval County

Duval County uses a merged rule with Jacksonville. All areas fall under city rule. The jail serves all towns in this merged zone.

Duval County has Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Baldwin. All areas are served by the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Duval County. If your search fails here, try these nearby jails.